The main purpose of this review is to analyze published data concerning the antioxidant properties of astaxanthin, a xanthophyll, produced by the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis in response to specific conditions of “environmental stress” and characterized by its typical deep red color. Natural astaxanthin establishes effective protections against oxidative stress, neutralizing free radicals in both the inner and outer layer of cell membranes, especially in mitochondria. The most recent preclinical and clinical studies that have investigated the beneficial properties of this molecule toward the gastrointestinal tract were included.

Budriesi, R., Micucci, M., Daglia, M., Corazza, I., Biotti, G., Mattioli, L.B. (2022). Chemical Features and Biological Effects of Astaxanthin Extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow: Focus on Gastrointestinal System. BIOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES FORUM, 12, 1-6 [10.3390/IECN2022-12376].

Chemical Features and Biological Effects of Astaxanthin Extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow: Focus on Gastrointestinal System

Budriesi, Roberta;Corazza, Ivan;Mattioli, Laura Beatrice
2022

Abstract

The main purpose of this review is to analyze published data concerning the antioxidant properties of astaxanthin, a xanthophyll, produced by the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis in response to specific conditions of “environmental stress” and characterized by its typical deep red color. Natural astaxanthin establishes effective protections against oxidative stress, neutralizing free radicals in both the inner and outer layer of cell membranes, especially in mitochondria. The most recent preclinical and clinical studies that have investigated the beneficial properties of this molecule toward the gastrointestinal tract were included.
2022
Budriesi, R., Micucci, M., Daglia, M., Corazza, I., Biotti, G., Mattioli, L.B. (2022). Chemical Features and Biological Effects of Astaxanthin Extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis Flotow: Focus on Gastrointestinal System. BIOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES FORUM, 12, 1-6 [10.3390/IECN2022-12376].
Budriesi, Roberta; Micucci, Matteo; Daglia, Maria; Corazza, Ivan; Biotti, Giulia; Mattioli, Laura Beatrice
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