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	Astaxanthin for Health
		Astaxanthin is unique as a natural antioxidant in that it doesn't simply rid the body of an antioxidant by donating an electron to neutralize it.
		Because astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier, it is found to reduce the effects of free radicals in the brain cause progressive cell damage and neurological dysfunction.
		Astaxanthin seems to be a rare substance that, without side effects, has the potential to be extremely helpful for anyone looking to improve their overall health and functioning of many body systems.
	www.beta-glucan-info.com /astaxanthin_facts.htm (1266 words)

	Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin is one of the most versatile natural antioxidants in the body.
		Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful biological antioxidant.
		Astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects against lipid peroxidation and oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cell membranes, cells, and tissues.
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		Astaxanthin is a red pigment occurring naturally in a wide variety of living organisms.
		Although the word astaxanthin may not be commonly encountered in everyday speech, the pigment itself is found in many human foods, and you are quite likely to be consuming it in your diet already.
		The coloration of fish is often due to astaxanthin; the pink flesh of a healthy wild salmon is a conspicuous example.
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	Comprehensive Nutrient Review: Astaxanthin Research Abstracts
		Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with antioxidant properties, synthesised by plants and algae, and distributed in marine seafood.
		Astaxanthin treatment was started at 6 weeks of age and its effects were evaluated at 10, 14, and 18 weeks of age by non-fasting blood glucose levels, intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test including insulin secretion, and beta-cell histology.
		Astaxanthin and peridinin, two typical carotenoids of marine microalgae, and lycopene were incorporated in phosphatidylcholine multilamellar liposomes and tested as inhibitors of lipid oxidation.
	www.lef.org /abstracts/codex/astaxanthin_abstracts.htm (10065 words)

	Biochemical Properties of Astaxanthin
		Although the word astaxanthin may not be commonly encountered in everyday speech, the pigment itself is found in many human foods, and you are quite likely to be consuming it in your diet already.
		Astaxanthin is one of a group of natural pigments known as carotenoids.
		While the positive effects of astaxanthin on farmed fish and crustaceans have been recognized for years, the potential benefits of this powerful antioxidant to human health are only now being revealed.
	www.astaxanthin.org /astax.htm (472 words)

	Astaxanthin - Frequently Asked Questions
		Astaxanthin is then extracted from the microalgae to further increase the concentration to 10.0% or 100,000 ppm.
		Astaxanthin found in the yeast, Pfaffia is in the opposite form, and synthetic astaxanthin is a mixture of both forms.
		Astaxanthin may also increase gap junctional communication between cells, which is a mechanism in the body thought to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
	www.beta-glucan-info.com /astaxanthin-questions-answers.htm (1327 words)

	Pioneering Astaxanthin
		We compared the relative antioxidant strength of astaxanthin to fellow carotenoids alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene, as well as to vitamin E, which is considered one of the strongest antioxidants and thus a good comparative measure.
		Stemming from astaxanthin's antioxidant actions are studies—mostly in vitro and animal—suggesting dietary supplement applications against cancer, ultraviolet damage to the skin and macula of the eye, and cardiovascular conditions.
		Astaxanthin also has the ability to efficiently trap peroxyl radicals, thus inhibiting that pathway of lipid peroxidation and suppressing the deleterious effects of peroxyl radicals.
	www.newhope.com /nutritionsciencenews/NSN_backs/Feb_01/astaxanthin.cfm (1935 words)

	Whole Foods Market : Health Info : Ingredients : Astaxanthin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Astaxanthin is a red-orange pigment that occurs in the natural diets of many aquatic species, including salmon, trout, and shrimp.
		Astaxanthin is added to the feed for salmon, trout, red seabream or shrimp to improve the pigmentation of the flesh or the skin.
		As a result, astaxanthin is now also used by some to enhance the immune response of fish and shrimp and to ensure maximum survival and growth.
	www.wholefoods.com /healthinfo/astaxanthin.html (412 words)

	PhysicianFormulas.com: Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid that is closely related to beta-carotene and Lutein.
		Astaxanthin is a natural concentrate of marine algae Haematococcus pulvialis, which is cultivated in the warm waters of Hawaii.
		Astaxanthin is a carotenoid made by plants and algae and found in marine seafood such as salmon.
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	Astaxanthin - Clinical Studies Splash Page 22 \| AHD International, LLC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Synthesis of astaxanthin, phoenicoxanthin, hydroxyechinenone, and the corresponding diosphenols.
		Astaxanthin ester as a prosthetic group: a carotenoprotein from the hermit crab.
		THE OCCURRENCE OF ASTAXANTHIN IN THE EUGLENOID TRACHELOMONAS VOLVOCINA.
	www.ahdintl.com /AstaxanthinSplash_22.html (339 words)

	Astaxanthin - a natural antioxidant \| Algatech
		ASTAXANTHIN is present in many types of seafood, including salmon, trout, red sea bream, shrimp and lobster, as well as in birds such as flamingo and quail.
		ASTAXANTHIN is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier in mammals (6), a unique and important property in the realm of antioxidants.
		This characteristic allows ASTAXANTHIN to extend its superior antioxidant activity to the central nervous system, which, being rich in unsaturated fatty acids is highly susceptible to oxidative damage by ROS (7).
	www.algatech.com /astax.htm (2175 words)

	Top Ocean Inc. - KingKrill® - Products (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Astaxanthine is present in free form or sterified to either one or two fatty acids.
		In contrast, synthetic astaxanthine, which is widely used in aquafeeds, is exclusively found in a non-sterified form.
		The sterified form of astaxanthine must be converted to the free form prior to being absorbed from the gut.
	www.kingkrill.com /products03_v2.htm (307 words)

	PhysicianFormulas.com: Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid that is closely related to beta-carotene and Lutein.
		Astaxanthin is a natural concentrate of marine algae Haematococcus pulvialis, which is cultivated in the warm waters of Hawaii.
		Astaxanthin is a carotenoid made by plants and algae and found in marine seafood such as salmon.
	www.physicianformulas.com /store/scripts/prodview.asp?idproduct=212&idaff=36415 (292 words)

	Comprehensive Nutrient Review: Astaxanthin Overview
		Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble, oxygenated pigment called a xanthophyll and a member of the carotenoid family.
		Current research shows that due to astaxanthin’s potent antioxidant activity, it may be beneficial in cardiovascular, immune, anti-inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases.
		Astaxanthin has 100-500 times the antioxidant capacity of Vitamin E and 10 times the antioxidant capacity of beta-carotene.
	www.lef.org /abstracts/codex/astaxanthin_index.htm (151 words)

	::O-Fish: Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin merupakan suatu pigmen merah yang terdapat secara alamiah pada berbagai jenis mahluk hidup.
		Astaxanthin termasuk dalam golongan pigmen alami yang dikenal sebagai karotenoid.
		Astaxanthin sendiri diproduksi secara komersial dengan mengekstrak bahan tersebut dari alga renik Haematococus pluvialis yang dikenal mempunyai kandungan astaxathin tinggi.
	www.o-fish.com /Spesies/Astaxanthin.php (756 words)

	Astaxanthin
		In fact, the distinctive orange/red color in lobsters and the healthy pink color of wild salmon and shrimp is due to the astaxanthin in their systems.
		Astaxanthin is one of the leading and versatile carotenoids available.
		The results of a study several years ago suggested astaxanthin was one of those important carotenoids and might be beneficial for nerve damage associated with age-related macular degeneration.
	www.personalconsult.com /articles/astaxanthin.html (876 words)

	ThirdAge: Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin, a substance in the carotenoid family, provides the pink color of salmon and many other sea creatures.
		Another study tested astaxanthin combined with the carotenoid lutein as a possible supplement for enhancing recovery from exercise.
		Weak evidence additionally hints that astaxanthin might reduce blood pressure, help prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol, protect the lens of the eye against cataracts, protect the stomach against ulcers, and reduce risk of macular degeneration.
	www.thirdage.com /healthgate/files/160132.html (653 words)

	BioSuperfood 100% natural anti-aging formulas for longer, healthier vibrant life. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)*
		Astaxanthin cannot be synthesized by animals and must be provided in the diet, as is the case with other carotenoids.
		The Astaxanthin molecule is similar to that of the familiar carotenoid beta-carotene, but the small differences in structure confer large differences in the chemical and biological properties of the two molecules.
		Astaxanthin is that same red-orange carotenoid pigment found in aquatic animals or in the feathers of the more exotic bird variety.
	www.biosuperfood.com /e-astaxanthin.html (1603 words)

	Fuji Bulk Astaxanthin Products: AstaREAL, AstaCAROX, & AstaTROL
		Natural Astaxanthin from the microalgae, haematococcus pluvialis, is a natural carotenoid found in abundance from arctic marine environments to common fresh water rock pools throughout the world.
		Astaxanthin has been found to be a very potent lipid soluble antioxidant through in vitro and ex vivo studies.
		Astaxanthin is also superior to many other antioxidants because of the unique role it may play in protecting the cell membrane because of its unique chemical structure and orientation within the living cell.
	www.fujihealthscience.com /astaxanthin.html (695 words)

	Astaxanthin - PHYTONUTRIENT ANTIOXIDANT - Thread
		Astaxanthin absorbs this energy and dissipates it as heat, and in the process returns the singlet oxygen to a grounded state.
		Studies comparing astaxanthin to other carotenoids have shown it to possess antioxidant activity up to 10 times stronger than that of beta carotene, canthaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin.4 A study published in 1990 conducted by Kurashige and associates compared the effectiveness of vitamin E and astaxanthin for the prevention of lipid peroxidation.
		Astaxanthin in algae provides protection against the effects of ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, and studies are showing that this protective effect is also imparted with dietary astaxanthin.
	vitanetonline.com /forums/1/Thread/794 (871 words)

	Astaxanthin : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., benefits
		Astaxanthin, which is found as a common pigment in algae, fish, and birds, is a carotenoid with significant potential for antioxidative activity.
		Alpha-tocopherol and astaxanthin decrease macrophage infiltration, apoptosis and vulnerability in atheroma of hyperlipidaemic rabbits.
		Astaxanthin, a natural red pigment and a powerful antioxidant, supports eye health, skincare health, CNS disorders, etc. The largest producer of natural astaxanthin for human consumption, Algatechnologies is located in Israel's Arava desert, an optimal location for algae cultivation due to the high light intensity in the area all year round.
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	Astavita: The Super Antioxidant AstaREAL Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin can be found all over the world, from African lakes to Arctic snowfields, giving a bright red hue to a number of algae species.
		Astaxanthin is special because it is active in many parts of the body, so it provides a more complete shield of antioxidant armor.
		Astaxanthin has been found to be very safe.
	www.astavita.com /faq.html (597 words)

	Cyanotech — Astaxanthin FAQs
		Astaxanthin is a member of the carotenoid family.
		The differences in the polyene and ring structures are what varies the carotenoids and their corresponding colors due to different light absorbencies.
		Astaxanthin is a red pigment and the predominant carotenoid of most crustacean species.
	www.cyanotech.com /html/asta/natu/faqs.html (371 words)

	NOW Foods - Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin is a red-colored carotenoid (orange-red antioxidant plant pigment) that is derived naturally from Haematococcus algae grown in a protected environment in Hawaii.
		Astaxanthin belongs to the same family of fat-soluble carotenoid molecules as the yellow/orange colored Beta-carotene.
		Salmon eggs are naturally loaded with Astaxanthin by design, in order to protect the developing life inside from UV light and oxidation caused by the environment of the waters they hatch in.
	www.nowfoods.com /?cat_id=3934 (514 words)

	Salmon Colored With Astaxanthin
		The reason for farmed salmon’s natural absence of redness is a lack of astaxanthin, an anti-oxidant that wild salmon and trout absorb from their diet of lobster, shrimp, krill, plankton and algae.
		Astaxanthin (the primary carotene found in wild salmon) is in the same family as beta-carotene, the chief anti-oxidant (and principal pigment provider) found in carrots, apricots, squash and sweet potatoes.
		Astaxanthin does not change the skin color of farmed salmon and trout, nor does it change the flesh color of humans or other fish.
	www.kashrut.com /articles/SalmonColoredWithAstaxanthin (792 words)

	Astaxanthin
		Astaxanthin is a cutting edge antioxidant from the carotenoid family and is 100 times more potent than Vitamin E and 4 times more potent than lutein in antioxidant assays.
		Astaxanthin is one of a few antioxidants potentially able to cross the retinal and blood brain barriers.
		Astaxanthin has been studied for its positive effects in the support of healthy eye function, cardiovascular health, improvement of muscle endurance and immune support.
	www.wellfx.com /Shop/Static/astaxanthin.htm (82 words)

	Article \| Astaxanthin as Pigment Source and Vitamin for Penaeus Prawn
		Astaxanthin was shown to be the principal pigment in the carapace and internal organs of seven different crustacean species, accounting for 86-98% of the total carotenoids, and was shown to be responsible for the desirable body color of prawns upon cooking (Tanaka et al., 1976, Okada et al., 1994).
		The majority of the astaxanthin within the epidermal tissue is in the mono-esterified form, meaning that one of the hydroxyl groups is esterified to a fatty acid.
		Survival was higher in prawns fed the astaxanthin diet, and a positive correlation between survival and pigment concentration of tissues suggested that the carotenoids functioned as an intracellular oxygen reserve.
	www.brineshrimpdirect.com /article-prawn-pigment-c85.html (2163 words)

	AstaFactor: Astaxanthin in Nature
		Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in a number of aquatic animals.
		In most cases, astaxanthin has a bright red-orange to pinkish tinge, but in some live crustaceans, the astaxanthin molecule is bound to a protein.
		Because astaxanthin is commonly found in some of our favorite and most healthy foods, such as salmon or other types of seafood, it naturally occurs in small amounts in the human diet.
	www.astafactor.com /in-nature.htm (400 words)

	Astaxanthin - A Powerful Natural Antioxidant
		Astaxanthin's ability to scavenge free radicals has lead many to believe it may help protect human skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation and allow users to stay out in the sun longer than is advised using normal SPF creams.
		The function of astaxanthin appears to be to protect the algae from adverse environment changes, such as increased UV-light photoxidation and evaporation of the water pools in which it lives.
		The results of this study suggest that Astaxanthin could be useful for prevention and treatment of neuronal damage associated with age-related macular degeneration, and that it may also be effective at treating ischemic reperfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, and other types of central nervous system injuries.
	www.bodykind.com /rss/articles/astaxanthin-supplements.asp (501 words)

	Fuji bags astaxanthin inflammation patent
		The astaxanthin market is carved up among those who hold usage patents, with Fuji holding the most; it now has five, while Fuji competitors Cyanotech and Valensa have three and one respectively.
		Astaxanthin is produced by the microalgae haematacoccus pluvialis when water supplies in its habitat dry up to protect itself against the effects of UV radiation.
		Annual growth of the global market for astaxanthin for human use is thought to be at least 15 per cent, with current estimates valuing the market at $15-20m per year.
	nutraingredients-usa.com /news/ng.asp?n=69356-fuji-health-science-astaxanthin... (585 words)

	Astaxanthin : Buy Astaxanthin Astazanthin Products on Discount Offer!
		Astaxanthin is found in many human foods and you are likely being consumed in the every day diet.
		Astaxanthin is one of those important carotenoids and might be beneficial for nerve damage associated with age-related macular degeneration.
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