Health Effects of Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant found in foods such as shrimp (particularly their shells), lobsters, trout, salmon, crab, and salmon roe. Astaxanthin is a pink-orange pigment, which is apparent in these foods. It is primarily sourced in microalgae, which saturates the tissues of animals as they eat them.

Health Benefits of Astaxanthin:

  • Powerful Antioxidant, which brings a host of benefits and facilitates the other benefits here. Antioxidants improve metabolism, protect mitochondria and the brain, reduce pain and inflammation, etc.
  • Anti-Inflammatory, which has shown to be particularly beneficial for joint and muscle pains, such as arthritis.
  • Anti-Aging, benefiting the skin’s appearance, protecting skin against UV, and improving skin moisture.
  • Bone Health, improving bone density and reducing bone loss from a variety of factors like aging, chronic inflammation, and malnutrition.