Detailed Product Description

^Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid pigment. It is similar in structure to beta-carotene. The small difference in the structure cause large differences in the chemical properties. It is produced from various sources including microscopic small plants known as micro-alga Haematococcus pluvialis etc. 
 
SPECIFICATIONS: 
 
Astaxanthin:
Synonyms : 3,3-Dihydroxy-?,?-carotene-4,4-dione
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) : C40H52O4
Molecular Weight : 596.84
Assay : e 78%
 
Astaxanthin (for HPLC):
Synonyms : 3,3-Dihydroxy-?,?-carotene-4,4-dione
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) : C40H52O4
Molecular Weight : 596.84
Assay : e 92%
 
Hash BioTechs Astaxanthin is obtained from microalga Haematococcus Pluviali
 
BENEFITS:
It is a powerful antioxidant, as compared to other antioxidants. It may be beneficial for cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
It protects lipids from peroxidation and reduces oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cells, cell membranes, mitochondrial membranes.
It increases strength and endurance.
It seems to improve the immune system by increasing the number of antibody producing cells.
It enhances antibody production by exerting actions on T-cells and T-helper cells.
Its used to treat neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinsons disease.
It protects eyes and skin from sun radiation damage by quenching singlet and triplet oxygen.
Astaxanthin has an antioxidant action (ORAC value) up to 500 times that of vitamin E, which has led some experts to term it as Super Vitamin E.