What is Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin exists in nature. Do you know carotenoids? Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid extracted from lobsters. It is consistent with the concept of algae extraction. These organisms mainly eat algae, that is, it mainly comes from algae. Astaxanthin exists mainly as a natural antioxidant. Its extract is powdery and dark red.
It is very famous among dietary supplements for its effects in delaying aging, fighting inflammation, and improving cognition.
Benefits of Astaxanthin
1.Antioxidant effect
It is well known that aging is caused by the oxidation of our cells. Astaxanthin can protect our healthy cells from aging and damage, remove ROS from our aging cells, and achieve an antioxidant effect. Therefore, it has a very high status among antioxidants.
2.Effect against type 2 diabetes
Pancreatic β cells are our endocrine cells. Diabetic patients need to register insulin, and the insulin in our body is secreted by them. Damage to pancreatic β cells will cause diabetes, and astaxanthin can protect them from oxidative damage and achieve the effect of normal insulin secretion.
3.Anti-inflammatory effect
The ultraviolet rays we usually irradiate will cause skin aging. Astaxanthin inhibits TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB. Inflammation is induced by LPS. By reducing the LPS reaction, inflammation is reduced, which can increase the moisture content of the skin and reduce skin wrinkles.
4.Eye protection effect
Our retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) are often damaged by oxidation and inflammation, and astaxanthin can make our RPE cells healthier, thereby achieving a preventive effect.
Like our cells, our eyes will also be oxidized and inflamed. This is because our retina has pigment epithelial cells (RPE). The aging of this cell will produce macular degeneration. Eye cells are healthier, thus achieving a preventive effect.
5.Regulating immune function
After the epidemic, our immune ability is not as good as before. This is because the activity of our immune cells has decreased. Astaxanthin improves the activity of macrophages, natural killer cells (NK) and T cells, and improves the ability of pathogens to enhance immune response and reduce DNA oxidative damage.
6.Improving cognitive ability
Astaxanthin can improve our cognitive structure and memory ability. Researchers conducted an experiment and the results showed that the expression of SYN and 95 (PSD-95) in the brains of experimental mice was significantly increased. These two indicators are the key factors of our memory.
