Oil Soluble
Astaxanthin (pronounced "asta-ZAN-thin") is a naturally-occurring carotenoid found in algae, shrimp, lobster, crab and salmon.
Carotenoids are pigment colors that occur in nature and support good health.
Astaxanthin is red, and is responsible for turning salmon, crab, lobster and shrimp flesh pink.
For humans, astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant with broad health implications and unlike other antioxidants, such as beta carotene, zeaxanthin, vitamin E, C, D and selenium, astaxanthin never becomes pro-oxidant in the body.
