Carotenoids in human nutrition and health

M Eggersdorfer, A Wyss - Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 2018 - Elsevier
Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments found in most fruits and vegetables, plants,
algae, and photosynthetic bacteria. Humans cannot synthesize carotenoids and must ingest …

Astaxanthin: A mechanistic review on its biological activities and health benefits

S Fakhri, F Abbaszadeh, L Dargahi, M Jorjani - Pharmacological research, 2018 - Elsevier
Astaxanthin (AST) is a potent lipid-soluble keto-carotenoid with auspicious effects on human
health. It protects organisms against a wide range of diseases with excellent safety and …

A critical review of the use of surfactant-coated nanoparticles in nanomedicine and food nanotechnology

T Miyazawa, M Itaya, GC Burdeos… - International journal …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Surfactants, whose existence has been recognized as early as 2800 BC, have had a long
history with the development of human civilization. With the rapid development of …

Therapeutic uses of natural astaxanthin: An evidence-based review focused on human clinical trials

A Donoso, J González-Durán, AA Muñoz… - Pharmacological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Astaxanthin is a natural C40 carotenoid with numerous reported biological functions, most of
them associated with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, standing out from other …

[HTML][HTML] Astaxanthin: Sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications—A review

RR Ambati, SM Phang, S Ravi, RG Aswathanarayana - Marine drugs, 2014 - mdpi.com
There is currently much interest in biological active compounds derived from natural
resources, especially compounds that can efficiently act on molecular targets, which are …

An overview: biomolecules from microalgae for animal feed and aquaculture

Z Yaakob, E Ali, A Zainal, M Mohamad… - Journal of Biological …, 2014 - Springer
Despite being more popular for biofuel, microalgae have gained a lot of attention as a
source of biomolecules and biomass for feed purposes. Algae farming can be established …

Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical potential of natural bioactive pigment: astaxanthin

AD Patil, PJ Kasabe, PB Dandge - Natural products and bioprospecting, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Astaxanthin (3, 3′-dihydroxy-β, β-carotene-4, 4′-dione) is an orange-red,
lipophilic keto-carotenoid pigment. It is majorly found in marine ecosystems particularly in …

On the neuroprotective role of astaxanthin: new perspectives?

C Galasso, I Orefice, P Pellone, P Cirino, R Miele… - Marine drugs, 2018 - mdpi.com
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
produced by several freshwater and marine microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, fungi …

Dietary astaxanthin: an excellent carotenoid with multiple health benefits

Y Cao, L Yang, X Qiao, C Xue, J Xu - Critical Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid widely found in marine organisms and microorganisms. With
extensive use in nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and animal feed, astaxanthin will have the …

[HTML][HTML] Antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory mechanisms of action of astaxanthin in cardiovascular diseases

CPM Pereira, ACR Souza… - International …, 2021 - spandidos-publications.com
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality worldwide. Oxidative
stress and inflammation are pathophysiological processes involved in the development of …