Carotenoid (carotene pigment) found in plants, algae, and fish, particularly salmon, that functions as a potent antioxidant (Source:
General Physiology and Biophysics, June 2007, pages 97-103; and
International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 1995, volume 65, issue 2, pages 79–86). Preliminary research suggests that astaxanthin may be able to prevent the oxidative damage to skin after exposure to UVA radiation (Source: www.naturaldatabase.com).
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antioxidant
