Astaxanthin - Pink & Red Carotenoid

Flamingos standing in shallow water

Astaxanthin a reddish pigment  belonging to a chemical group of carotenoids which is a  powerful antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Carotenoids are pigmented phytochemicals found in plants, bacteria, algae that makes astaxanthin. Carotenoids offer the most diverse amazing pigment colours in nature, responsible for oranges, yellows, and pinks in fruits and plants.

A fat-soluble terpenes, compounds also known as a tetraterpenoid

Your body cannot produce astaxanthin

Astaxanthin Food

Naturally found in seafood as it gives things like the pink or red colour in salmon and lobster their red colour. (even the pink in Flamingos)

Astaxanthin Research

Astaxanthin effectiveness in preventing multiple sclerosis in animal model.

Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Effects of Astaxanthin on the Proliferation and Migration of Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro

 

Resources

General guidance and further reading. These links have not been checked against the individual claims on this page.

  1. NHS: The vegan diet

    Public health guidance on planning a vegan diet and getting essential nutrients.

  2. British Dietetic Association: Vegetarian, vegan and plant-based diet

    Dietitian guidance on plant-based eating. The fact sheet is currently under review by the BDA.

  3. NHS: The Eatwell Guide

    Guidance on food groups and the balance of foods across a day or week.

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