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Astaxanthin is a natural, red pigmented ketocarotenoid (or plant color) found in some types of microalgae and yeast. It’s mainly found in Haematococcus pluvialis, a type of algae, and Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous, a type of yeast.

Health Benefits

As a carotenoid, astaxanthin is a fat-soluble pigment with powerful antioxidant properties that plays a role in protecting your cells from free radicals and oxidative stress. Carotenoids are known for their ability to neutralize reactive oxygen, on the inner and outer layers of cell membranes. In addition, astaxanthin may provide health benefits such as: Immune System Support Astaxanthin can influence your immune system, helping to activate white blood cells (T-cells) and natural killer (NK) cells. While T-cells attack foreign cells based on antigen markers, NK cells don’t require activation and work at a faster speed to stop invasions that can weaken your health. Reduction in Inflammation Along with boosting your immune system, astaxanthin may also help to reduce inflammation. In particular, this pigment acts on reactive oxygen species to reduce proteins that can cause inflammatory diseases like celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes.