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Organic Astaxanthin
Extremely potent antioxidant
Astaxanthin is obtained from microalga Haematococcus Pluvialis
BENEFITS:
• It is a powerful antioxidant, as compared to other antioxidants. It may be beneficial for cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
• It protects lipids from peroxidation and reduces oxidative damage of LDL-cholesterol, cells, cell membranes, mitochondrial membranes.
• It increases strength and endurance.
• It seems to improve the immune system by increasing the number of antibody producing cells.
• It enhances antibody production by exerting actions on T-cells and T-helper cells.
• It’s used to treat neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease.
• It protects eyes and skin from sun radiation damage by quenching singlet and triplet oxygen.
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Chemical name: 3,3′-Dihydroxy-β,β-carotene-4,4′-dione
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Molecular formula: C40H52O4
Molecular weight: 596.82
CAS number: 472-61-7
Purity: ≥92%
Color: Dark red
Particle size: 5-25 microns
Type: Powder
Organic Source : Haematococcus pluvialis *(100%)
Growth Method : High Tech Pyramid Photobioreactor
Origin : Istanbul/Turkey
*Haematococcus is an ubiquitous green algae classified as:
Phylum: Chlorophyta
Class: Chlorophyceae
Order: Volvocales
Family: Haematococcaceae
Genus: Haematococcus
Species: pluvialis
HPLC Analysis
- Mobile phase : n-hexane/acetone (86 :14 ;v/v), isocratic
- Column : Interchim, modulo-cart-QS Lichrosorb-5-microns, 250*4 mm
- Waters 600 Controller, Waters Autosamplers 717, Waters 2487 Absorbance
detector, Apex Chromatography Workstation
- Flow rate : 1.5 ml/min
- Temperature : ambient
- Injection volume : 50 μl
- Detection : 470 nm
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Heavy Metals (as Pb)
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1ppm Max
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Iron
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1ppm Max
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As
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0.2ppm Max
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Mercury
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0.2ppm Max
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Cadmium
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0.2ppm Max
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E. Coli
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Solubility
Astaxanthin is practically insoluble in water.
Stability and storage
Astaxanthin is sensitive to air, heat and light. The product may be stored in a freezer for 12 months in the unopened original bag and at a temperature below -15°C. The expiry date is printed on the label. Once opened use contents quickly.
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