ASTAXANTHIN 8 mg

• PROMOTES EYE HEALTH
• STRONG ANTIOXIDANT ACTION 
• PROTECTS SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE

Naturetica ASTAXANTHIN is a high-quality astaxanthin supplement supplying 8 mg of astaxanthin. It features natural astaxanthin from a type of red microalgae—Haematococcus pluvialis and Lutein from Marigold, with a protective action for eyes. The formula also contains Vitamin C that helps inhibit oxidative stress.

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By virtue of its antioxidant power, astaxanthin is also a molecule capable of reducing or canceling the clinical manifestations of photosensitivity. It has been shown that Astaxanthin treatment prevents the deleterious effects of UV.The most recent and innovative studies shift the interest of  this molecule to its ability to prevent the increasingly common neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and disorders such as brain and spinal cord injury, neuropathic pain, depression and autism. Increasing evidence suggests that astaxanthin may therefore exert preventive actions against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its ability to limit oxidative stress, by promoting lipid and glucose metabolism and glucose metabolism [6]. Lutein (from Tagetes) Lutein is a naturally occurring substance known for its antioxidant and protective properties on eyes. Chemically, lutein belongs to the group of xanthophylls, natural fat-soluble pigments. Once taken through the diet, this substance is concentrated in the macula, that is, in the central area of the retina of the eye, where it goes to absorb natural blue light, protecting it from harmful UV rays [11]. In the formulation of supplements, lutein is often associated with other antioxidant to enhance its effect. [1] H. D. Martin / C. Ruck / M. Schmidt / S. Sell / S. Beutner / B. Mayer / R. Walsh, Chemistry of carotenoid oxidation and free radical reactions, Pure and Applied Chemistry. Volume 71, Issue 12, Pages 2253–2262, ISSN (Online) 1365-3075, ISSN (Print) 0033-4545, DOI: 10.1351/pac199971122253, January 2009, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry presso University of Duesseldorf, D-40225 Duesseldorf, Germany, e Department of Chemistry, University of Reading, UK; pubblicato anche su 1999 IUPAC, Pure Appl. Chem. 71, 2253±2262, Great Britain [2] Quantitative assessment of antioxidantproperties of natural colorants andphytochemicals: carotenoids, flavonoids,phenols and indigoids. The role ofb-carotene inantioxidant functions, su Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, J Sci Food Agric 81:559±568 (online: 2001), 2001 Society of Chemical Industry. J Sci Food Agric 0022±5142/2001/: <> [6] Potential Anti-Atherosclerotic Properties of Astaxanthin (2016) Yoshimi Kishimoto,1 Hiroshi Yoshida,2,* and Kazuo Kondo1,3 Keith B. Glaser, Academic Editor 1Endowed Research Department “Food for Health”, Ochanomizu University, 2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610, Japan; pj.ca.ahco@imihsoy.otomihsik (Y.K.); pj.ca.ahco@ouzak.odnok (K.K.) 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital, 163-1 Kashiwashita, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8567, Japan 3Institute of Life Innovation Studies, Toyo University, 1-1-1 Izumino, Itakura-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma 374-0193, Japan *Correspondence: pj.ca.iekij@adihsoyh; Tel.: +81-4-7164-1111 (ext. 2270); Fax: +81-4-7164-1126 [11] Lutein and Zeaxanthin-Food Sources, Bioavailability and Dietary Variety in Age-Related Macular, Degeneration Protection. Eisenhauer B1, Natoli S2, Liew G3, Flood VM4,5. 1Food and Nutrition Australia, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. beisenhauer@foodnut.com.au. 2Food and Nutrition Australia, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. snatoli@foodnut.com.au. 3Centre for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Westmead Millennium Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2145, Australia. gerald.liew@sydney.edu.au. 4Faculty of Health Science, The University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2141, Australia. vicki.flood@sydney.edu.au. 5Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District, Westmead, Sydney NSW 2145, Australia. vicki.flood@sydney.edu.au.