Natural Astaxanthin
Natural Astaxanthin is derived from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis.
Astaxanthin is a red colored carotenoid pigment that naturally occurs in most marine crustaceans and some species of fish. It is responsible for the reddish tinge that usually accompanies these animals, a prominent example being the pink colored flesh of the salmon fish. Salmon has been associated with numerous health benefits; in turn some of these have been traced to astaxanthin. Some of those mentioned benefits are in the areas of eye health, joint health and heart health.
- Astaxanthin has an antioxidant action up to 500 times that of vitamin E, which has led some experts to term it as “Super Vitamin E”.
- Astaxanthin is the most stable antioxidant. Typically, an antioxidant becomes unstable after quenching a free radical, and in the process becomes a free radical itself. However, astaxanthin due to its unique molecular structure that allows it to span the cell's lipid bi-layer and also because of its long double-bonded chain, can stabilize free radicals by adding them to its structure, rather than sacrificing an atom or electron. This makes it a better antioxidant than others.
- Astaxanthin’s low molecular weight and unique structure combine in allowing it to cross the "Blood Brain Barrier", and the "Blood Retina Barrier", making it available to the eye, brain and central nervous system. This helps alleviate oxidative stress that has been shown to contribute to ocular and neurodegenerative diseases such as Glaucoma and Alzheimer's.
- Astaxanthin exhibits three types of isomerism. They are the 3S,3'S, 3R,3'S, and 3R,3'R stereoisomer’s. Of the three, the 3S, 3’S isomers are the most stable and is believed to be an adaptive feature to be able to store astaxanthin in tissues without excessive oxidation.
- The 3S, 3’S stereoisomer is the main form found in Haematococcus pluvialis, synthetic astaxanthin contains the 3R 3’S isomer, which is not convertible to the more common and natural 3S 3’S form. Therefore, Haematococcus pluvialis is the best source of astaxanthin for human applications
- Astaxanthin has been studied to have very powerful anti-inflammatory properties, hence enhancing its function in eye, heart and joint health.
Natural Astaxanthin is derived from the microalga Haematococcus Pluvialis. The microalga is cultivated in a carefully monitored process to maintain Carotenoids stability. Location of the facility in a remote environment, untouched by any form of pollution, aids in cultivation of very high quality Micro-Algae rich in Astaxanthin.
Natural Astaxanthin is available in the following forms
- Powder
- 1.5% Powder (Haematococcus pluvialis cracked cells)
- 1.5% CWD Powder (Beverage and food application)
- 1.5% DC Powder (Tablets and capsules)
- Oleoresin
- 2.5% to 5.0%
- Zanthin 7% to 10%
- Beadlets
- Zanthin 2.5%
Packing
Natural Astaxanthin in powder are packed in 1Kg, 5Kg or 25Kg food grade aluminium bags, which are nitrogen flushed, heat sealed and then packed in a fiber drum.
Natural Astaxanthin in oil is packed in 1kg, 5Kg or 25Kg food grade aluminum containers further packed in corrugated cartons.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and light. Keep sealed under nitrogen when not in use. In the case of oil the product can settle down at the bottom of the container during storage. It is recommended that the product be stirred vigorously before removal from the container for analysis.
Shelf Life
2 Years if stored under ideal storage conditions.