Vol. 11, Special Issue 11 (2022)

Author(s):
Yashvi and Dr. Keshav Hiwale

Abstract:
A karotenoid called astaxanthin serves as a super antioxidant. Due to the fact that it has better antioxidant activity than many different carotenoids, it has potential as a cosmetic, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and as food supplement and food additive. In nature, the substance is produced in one or two steps by Haematococcus pluvialis. Oxidative and free radical stress are greatly reduced when astaxanthin is used as a natural antioxidant. The application of astaxanthin as a nutraceutical for the prevention of cardiovascular illnesses, skin protection, anti-cancer, cosmetic ingredient, natural food colourant, and feed supplement for poultry and aquaculture is also discussed.