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Astaxanthin
Emerging research
A red-orange carotenoid pigment characteristic of salmon, trout, and shrimp, originally produced by microalgae.
Often discussed in relation to
Foods and products containing it
References
- NIH / NLM PubChem: Astaxanthin
Reference for the substance’s identity. This does not establish a health benefit or a product’s composition.