Astaxanthin - "The
new super vitamin E"
Astaxanthin from the
yeast Phaffia rhodozyma is a natural source of astaxanthin.
It is manufactured by natural fermentation in a carefully monitored
environment using a proprietary technology developed by Igene.
The result is a product high in astaxanthin. In contrast to other
natural sources, such as algae, the astaxanthin from Phaffia
is present in free form, thus not esterified with fatty acids
(eg. Palmitic acid).
Astaxanthin has proven
to be an extremely potent natural antioxidant. Studies have shown
that astaxanthin's antioxidant activity may be as high as hundred
times stronger than that of vitamin E. The primary use of astaxanthin
today is as a colorant and antioxidant in the fish feed industry.
However due to it's powerful antioxidant qualities, interest in
the use of astaxanthin for its beneficial health effects in humans
has continued to grow. Please find more detailed information about
the product at the links below.
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Link: Astaxanthin for Nutraceuticals, Technical Bulletin
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Link: Astaxanthin scientific review by Njaal Meland,
M.D.
For further information
and specifications on Astaxanthin, please
contact our sales department.
