Astaxanthin has broad application prospects in functional foods
Astaxanthin has broad application prospects in functional foods
May 10, 2023
Astaxanthin, is an oxygen-containing derivative of carotenoids contained in shrimp and crab shells, oysters, salmon and certain algae, which can effectively quench active oxygen and has a relatively strong High nutritional and health value. Astaxanthin can effectively remove free radicals produced by exercise in muscle cells, strengthen aerobic metabolism, and have significant anti-fatigue and anti-aging effects; it can significantly improve human immunity.
The aging of the body is mainly caused by a large number of free radicals produced by the chain oxidation reaction in the mitochondria. If it is not cleared in time, it will lead to oxidative damage to the mitochondria and accelerate the aging of the body cells. Astaxanthin has strong antioxidant activity and can efficiently scavenge oxygen free radicals. Therefore, adding astaxanthin to functional foods can help prevent a series of health problems caused by organ aging.
In addition, astaxanthin can significantly promote the ability of spleen cells to produce antibodies in the presence of antigens, and enhance T cells to stimulate the production of blood cell immunoglobulin in the human body. Therefore, it is an important direction for the development of astaxanthin to apply astaxanthin in health food that enhances the body's immunity.