Posted By Jan Jenson on February 7, 2012
By Natural Standard
Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in nature primarily in marine organisms such as microalgae, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, and crustaceans. The green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is considered the richest source of astaxanthin. This review explores the evidence for its use in carpal tunnel syndrome, dyspepsia, macular degeneration, male infertility, and other conditions.
http://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/article_content.asp?edition=1§ion=2&article=293&utm_source=Natural+Medicine+Journal+List&utm_campaign=a2173ba8c4-February_2012&utm_medium=email
Categories: Education, Nutrition/Raw Foods, Supplements
Tags: Astaxanthin, carpal tunnel syndrome, crayfish, crustaceans, dyspepsia, krill, macular degeneration, male infertility, microalgae, salmon, shrimp, trout
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