Natural Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant ever discovered in nature and its antioxidant activity far exceeds that of existing antioxidants. Its ability to scavenge free radicals is 1,000 times greater than natural VE, 10 times greater than natural beta-carotene, 17 times greater than grape seed, 200 times greater than luteinising hormone, 150 times greater than proanthocyanidin OPC, 60 times greater than coenzyme Q10, 200 times greater than tea polyphenols and 7 times greater than lycopene. It has functions such as antioxidation, anti-aging, anti-tumor, and prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Benefits of Natural Astaxanthin
Coloring and Antioxidant
Astaxanthin is beneficial to coloring and antioxidant, it can enhance immunity, improve anti-stress ability, promote growth, reproduction and development.
Anticancer
Astaxanthin also has a strong inhibitory effect on the proliferation of cancer cells, and high concentration of astaxanthin can kill tumor cells.
Application:
Health food
Medical food
Nutrition supplement
High-end Cosmetics
Feed additives: For aquaculture (salmon, shrimp farming, etc.), poultry, ornamental fish, livestock, pet, etc. to improve the color of appearance, strengthen immunity, increase the survival rate and growth rate and increase product’s nutritional value.
Product Features
Our natural Astaxanthin is fermented by Yarrowia Lipolytica, a worldwide recognized safe strain for food application. It feathers in strong antioxidant, high purity and with superior absorption. It has the advantage of lower cost, stronger antioxidant activity, higher yield, stable and continuous supply, and being unaffected by environment and climate.
We also offer Astaxanthin extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis.
Comparison of Astaxanthin from different sources:
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Astaxanthin Sources |
Yarrowia lipolytica |
Haematococcus pluvialis |
Phaffia rhodozyma |
Chemical synthesis |
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Structure |
3S, 3'S |
3S, 3'S |
3R, 3'R |
(3S, 3'S), (3R, 3'S)(3R, 3'R) |
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Function |
Colorant, strong antioxidant, nutritional supplements and cosmetic ingredients |
Colorant, strong antioxidant, nutritional supplements and cosmetic ingredients |
Colorants |
25% (3S, 3'S), 25% (3R, 3'S), 50% racemic structure |
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Astaxanthin content |
1-3% |
1-5% |
0.5% |
10% |
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Availability |
Continuous and stable supply |
Limited supply due to environmental factors |
Continuous and stable supply |
Continuous and stable supply |
Specification:
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Use |
Form |
Content |
Application |
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For human |
Oil |
≥5%; ≥10% |
Soft capsules, soft drinks, nanoemulsions, lipsticks, etc. |
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Powder |
≥5%; ≥10%; ≥50% |
Hard capsules, beverages, tablets, soft candies, meal replacement powders, etc. |
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Microcapsule powder |
≥2%; ≥5% |
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For aquaculture etc. animals |
Powder |
2% |
Soft pellet, expanded feed |
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Emulsified Liquid |
0.08% |
Mixed feed additive |
