Astaxanthin: a powerful antioxidant used in aquaculture for coloration with aquatic animal health implications
Shaylee Martling,
Jill M. Voorhees,
Maggie J. Erlenbusch
et al.
Abstract:Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll with unique properties that make it a potent antioxidant and photoreceptor. It is synthesized in lower trophic level organisms, such as microalgae, yeast, and some other microbes. It is also synthetically manufactured. The use of astaxanthin for pigmentation in aquaculture is well documented, as are the numerous benefits for humans from the consumption of astaxanthin. However, little research has been conducted on its potential health benefits to aquatic species. Astaxanthin has re… Show more
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