Astaxanthin is one of those most potent anti-inflammatories that we know of. Astaxanthin, unlike some carotenoids, is not converted to vitamin A in the animal body. It is also an antioxidant with a slightly lower antioxidant activity than other carotenoids.
According to the latest research, Astaxanthin can positively impact animal health in the following ways:
Boosts immune function
Astaxanthin protects eyes from cataracts, macular degeneration, and blindness
Astaxanthin protects the brain from cognitive decline
Astaxanthin reduces the risk for many types of cancer (including cancers of the breast, colon, bladder and mouth) by stimulating apoptosis (cancer cell death) and inhibiting lipid peroxidation
Improves recovery from spinal cord and other central nervous system injuries
Astaxanthin reduces inflammation from all causes including arthritis
Improves endurance, performance and recovery
Astaxanthin helps to stabilize blood sugar, thereby protecting the kidneys
Relieves indigestion
Improves fertility by increasing sperm strength and sperm count
Reducing oxidative damage to your DNA
Improves cardiovascular health by reducing C-Reactive Proteins (CRP), reducing triglycerides, and increasing beneficial HDL
