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Astaxanthin is a natural dye with valuable properties
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1. This item is intended to serve as a starting point for the reporting of the information referred to in point (a) of Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
It is more resistant to high temperatures and light due to its structure and chemical properties. As a food additive, it is labelled with the symbol E161j. Compared to other substances in this group, it has greater stability.2. It's a natural source of astaxanthin
It is also produced by the algae Chlorella zofingensis, which accumulate dye even in the absence of lighting. Although the production efficiency of mushrooms is lower than that of algae, they are a valuable raw material due to the lower cost of cultivation. Some animals, despite their lack of the ability to synthesize themselves, can accumulate astaxanthin by food, and the accumulation of pigment in various organs (mainly in the muscles) gives them a red color. However, asbestos, anthocyanins, and seafood (especially the larvae, crabs, and barb crops) are the main source of its natural grain in the die. Asthocyanin can also be obtained by algae.3. The main mechanisms of action
Its antioxidant activity has been shown to be significantly higher than that of other known antioxidant compounds such as α-tocopherol (vitamin E), α-carotene, β-caroten, lycopene and lutein (Y. Its strong antioxidant potential is also due to the ability of the human body to stimulate the activity of enzymes that are antioxidant in nature, such as oxycodone dismutase (SOD). In one of them, healthy non-Human males were administered 8 mg of asbestos in the blood efficiently per 3 month dose.4. It's anti-inflammatory
Asthaxanthin also blocks the activity of certain enzymes (nitrogen oxide synthase, cycloxygenase-2) that contribute to the inflammatory process. Genest 2010). Asthaxyanthin exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by reducing the body's signs of inflammation.5. Immunostimulating effects
Natural Killers, which are the first line of defense against infections and infections. Park et al. 2010). The proper functioning of the immune system is essential to prevent them. It contributes to increased production of immune system cells, including T and B lymphocytes and NK cells.6. It's anti-cancer
Bertram, A.L. By reducing free radicals, antioxidant activity affects the reduction of carcinogens.Scientists have confirmed the anti-cancer activity of astaxanthin.Paloza et al. 2009).Faraone et al., 2020).It demonstrates the ability to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and also initiates the process of their destruction in the course of apoptosis (programmed cell death) (J.S. Vine 2005).In addition, increased immune response and immune cell production also contribute to increasing the body's ability to defend itself and fight mutated cells.In one study, it was observed that this barrier causes cancer cell development and also increases the effects of cell antibodies (antioxidants and anti-inflammatory chemotherapy).7. The health properties of astaxanthin
In one study, researchers observed a decrease in blood glucose levels and an increase in adiponectin, which plays an important role in metabolism and also increases insulin sensitivity. This study also confirmed a lowering effect of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol (N.S. The use of astaxanthin prevents the development of type 2 diabetes and also promotes improvement of glycemic parameters in people with an already active disease.8. Improving the lipid parameters
Researchers suggest that the dye contributes to lowering LDL cholesterol (so-called bad cholesterol) and elevating HDL cholesterol (such as good cholesterol) (Y. Yoshida, K. It also demonstrates anti-cardiovascular properties by increasing adiponectin levels. The study involved 61 people aged 2560 years. Some of the participants were given a placebo and were in the control group.9. Regeneration and protection of the liver
These include fibrosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cancer, and drug-induced damage (J. Guo, J. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties have a beneficial effect on the proper functioning of hepatocytes (liver cells). Li, C. Wu 2020).10. Neuroprotective properties
Oxidative stress and sustained inflammatory processes have adverse effects on neurons. These include Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Galasso 2018; S. Astaxanthin also acts protectively against nerve cells. Given this, neuroprotective properties are important in preventing diseases resulting from nerve cell damage. These properties have been confirmed in scientific studies (Ch. Fakhri et al. 2019).
