ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Astaxanthin for the Food Industry.
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101 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Exploring the benefits of astaxanthin as a functional food ingredient: Its effects on oxidative stress and reproductive outcomes in women with PCOS - A systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
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- The growth and astaxanthin production of a new strain of Haematococcus lacustris from Ica (Peru).International microbiology : the official journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology · 2026Article
- Lessons From Astaxanthin Therapy to Combat Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions: A Narrative Review.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Astaxanthin and naringin synergistically promote proliferation and myogenic differentiation of piscine satellite cells via mTOR signaling.Food chemistry: X · 2026Article
- Marine Lipids and Alzheimer's Disease: Biochemistry, Bioaccessibility/Bioavailability, Metabolism, and Health Effects.Marine drugs · 2026Review
- Astaxanthin Delivery Across Administration Routes: Recent Advances to Improve Stability and Bioavailability.Pharmaceutics · 2026Review
- Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition and Anti-Platelet Aggregation Activity of Astaxanthin-Hydrogel in Comparison to Celecoxib Against Rheumatoid Arthritis in Wistar Rat Model.Biopharmaceutics & drug disposition · 2026Article
- From Pigment Chemistry to Nanomaterials: Fungal Pigments as Reducing and Stabilizing Agents in Green Nanoparticle Synthesis.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Physiological and transcriptomic analyses reveal the effects of phytohormones on growth and astaxanthin accumulation in Haematococcus pluvialis.BMC plant biology · 2026Article
- Effects of Different Sources and Dietary Inclusion Levels of Astaxanthin on Growth Performance, Skin Pigmentation, and Physiological Parameters of Red Sea Bream (Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- The difference in light intensities during culture affects the production of health-beneficial metabolites in a diatom used in producing aquaculture feed.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Astaxanthin alleviates altered hepatic lipid metabolism and oxidative stress in animals fed a high-sucrose diet.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Astaxanthin as a potential therapeutic agent in polycystic ovary syndrome: a review of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic mechanisms.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2026Review
- Haematococcus pluvialis ameliorates renal fibrosis by restoring mitophagy via PINK1-Parkin-p62-LC3 signaling.NPJ science of food · 2025Article
- Advances in semi-rational design of terpene synthases and their modifying enzymes.AMB Express · 2025Review
- Absorption characteristics andRSC advances · 2025Article
- Effects ofAnimal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2025Article
- Antiviral Activity ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Corn Steep Liquor as an Efficient Bioresource for Functional Components Production by Biotransformation Technology.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Xanthophyll astaxanthin, which is commonly used in aquaculture, is one of the most expensive and important industrial pigments. It is responsible for the pink and red color of salmonid meat and shrimp. Due to having the strongest anti-oxidative properties among carotenoids and other health benefits, natural astaxanthin is used in nutraceuticals and cosmetics, and in some countries, occasionally, to fortify foods and beverages. Its use in food technology is limited due to the unknown effects of long-term consumption of synthetic astaxanthin on human health as well as few sources and the high cost of natural astaxanthin. The article characterizes the structure, health-promoting properties, commercial sources and industrial use of astaxanthin. It presents the possibilities and limitations of the use of astaxanthin in food technology, considering its costs and food safety. It also presents the possibilities of stabilizing astaxanthin and improving its bioavailability by means of micro- and nanoencapsulation.
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