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A Robust Clinical Information on King of Carotenoids: a Systematic Review of the Literature


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1 Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd, Chennai-600095,Tamilnadu, India
2 Periyar Maniammai UniversityThanjavur-613403,Tamilnadu, India
 

Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid pigment extensively found in living organisms. Though Astaxanthin is a carotenoid compound, unlike β-carotene (a vitamin A precursor), cannot be converted to vitamin A. Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant,with other biological effects protects cell membranes from harmful damage in the body. Studies suggest Astaxanthin may be effective in treating diseases, including cardiovascular, immune disorders, tumor, diabetes, neurodegenerative conditions and inflammatory conditions. Recent studies on Astaxanthin have shown enhancing immune response and decreasing DNA damage in humans. Astaxanthin is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier in mammals.

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Astaxanthin, Antioxidant, Immune Response
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Authors

J. Balasubramanian
Shield Health Care Pvt Ltd, Chennai-600095,Tamilnadu, India
N. Narayanan
Periyar Maniammai UniversityThanjavur-613403,Tamilnadu, India
K. Shahul Hammed Maraicar
Periyar Maniammai UniversityThanjavur-613403,Tamilnadu, India
M. Murugan
Periyar Maniammai UniversityThanjavur-613403,Tamilnadu, India
K. Azhagesh Raj
Periyar Maniammai UniversityThanjavur-613403,Tamilnadu, India
M. Aruna
Periyar Maniammai UniversityThanjavur-613403,Tamilnadu, India

Abstract


Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid pigment extensively found in living organisms. Though Astaxanthin is a carotenoid compound, unlike β-carotene (a vitamin A precursor), cannot be converted to vitamin A. Astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant,with other biological effects protects cell membranes from harmful damage in the body. Studies suggest Astaxanthin may be effective in treating diseases, including cardiovascular, immune disorders, tumor, diabetes, neurodegenerative conditions and inflammatory conditions. Recent studies on Astaxanthin have shown enhancing immune response and decreasing DNA damage in humans. Astaxanthin is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier in mammals.

Keywords


Astaxanthin, Antioxidant, Immune Response

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