Valensa Completes Second Expansion of Astaxanthin Capacity

"Made in USA" label and allergen-free status of extracted product driving demand ORLANDO, Fla., April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Valensa International announced that it has completed a second round of expansion for astaxanthin production at its Eustis, Florida facility. The move was made in light...

Study Finds Astaxanthin Is Potent Inhibitor of Oxidation in Cell Membrane Model

A just-published research study by Dr. R Preston Mason and colleagues at Elucida Research has determined that astaxanthin, a relatively //unknown carotenoid found in nature, shows significant promise as a viable scaffold for a new therapy to treat cardiovascular disease based on its exceptional ant...

The Reduction of Eye Fatigue Improves Vision in Older Subjects

... working in coordination with the ciliary muscle. astaxanthin has been shown in other studies to improve muscle ...to wear glasses, the researchers also suggest that astaxanthin supplementation may slow down the progression of p...Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. supporting the role of astaxanthin in the reduction of eye fatigue. The studies were...

Valensa Selects Parry Organic Spirulina as Ingredient of Choice for Premium Product Development

...c Spirulina is currently featured in Valensa's SpiruZan(TM) Spirulina & astaxanthin Complex supplement and will now become a part of additional new products ma...dients include Zanthin(R) Natural Astaxanthin, SpiruZan(TM) Spirulina & astaxanthin Complex, USPlus(R) Prostate Formula and Palmetto Rosso(TM) Saw Palmetto Ext...

MORE WOMEN SHUN HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY Garden of Life Offers a Natural Solution with Oceans 3™ Healthy Hormones™

...de;." Omega-3 fatty acids from purified fish oil form the base of Healthy Hormones™, along with two powerful antioxidants from the sea, astaxanthin and fucoxanthin. Fucoxanthin, which is derived from brown seaweed, and astaxanthin, which is found in microalgae, are noted for their ability to comba...

The Power of a Tiny Microscopic Plant Found To Reduce Computer Eye Strain

...hing the completely natural antioxidant, AstaReal astaxanthin , found in the single cell microalgae called Haem...f research probing different potential benefits of astaxanthin for human health. One of the health benefits Fuji...nse regarding eye fatigue complaints. What is astaxanthin and how is it produced? The...

Frost & Sullivan: Ageing Population and Availability of Preventative Medicines Propels Growth of European Eye Health Ingredients Market

... challenge for manufacturers as such a scenario results in ambiguous legislative requirements. For instance, eye health ingredients such as lutein and astaxanthin are not covered in the positive list of the food supplement directive and are awaiting the results in 2010. This presents a setback for smaller compan...

Valensa International's Dr. Rudi E. Moerck Appointed CEO

... as President, Moerck positioned Valensa as the industry's leading US-based astaxanthin oleoresin and beadlet producer. Moerck also spearheaded Valensa's technolog...to prostate formulas, including Certified Organic USPlus(R), and Zanthin(R) astaxanthin for use in eye health. Prior to joining Valensa, Dr. Moerck was Pres...

Valensa International and Parry Nutraceuticals Join Forces in the Global Natural Products Marketplace

...reas of co-marketing between the companies include astaxanthin and Valensa's patented SpiruZan(TM), a Spirulina/A...complex of micro-algae-based organic Spirulina and astaxanthin in a small, easy-to-swallow 500 mg caplet presenta...rulina with the superior antioxidant properties of astaxanthin to deliver a "brain+body" supplement that offers e...

Valensa and Parry Nutraceuticals Introduce Organic SpiruZan(TM) Spirulina/Astaxanthin Complex as 'Lifestyle Support' for a Fast-Paced World

... -- a synergistic complex of organic spirulina and astaxanthin in a single tablet presentation. SpiruZan combines...rulina with the superior antioxidant properties of astaxanthin to deliver a 'brain+body' supplement that offers p...ally available as a 500 mg caplet providing 1.0 mg astaxanthin in a 3.0 g organic spirulina serving. SpiruZan is ...

Astaxanthin in Medical Technology

Cardax Pharmaceuticals Nominates Clinical Candidate Heptax for Liver Disease; Heptax Ameliorates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Related to Liver Disease and Metabolic Syndrome

...ighly bioavailable proprietary derivative of the natural dietary carotenoid astaxanthin that addresses metabolic syndrome, including liver and cardiovascular disea...tabolic syndrome." "Our novel derivative of the natural carotenoid astaxanthin exhibits dramatically improved bioavailability relative to the parent compo...

Astaxanthin in Biological Technology

Valensa Expands Astaxanthin Extraction Capacity

Growing Demand for High-Quality Finished Product that Meets Regulatory & Health Issues and New Strategic Alliance Create Conditions for Expansion ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Valensa International announced today that it has increased its capacity for the extraction of Haematococcu...

Astaxanthin in Biological Dictionary

Hydroxyl radical

...d has been developed to evaluate hydroxyl radical prevention capacity ... The hydroxyl radical is generated by a Co(II)-mediated Fenton ... astaxanthin exhibits strong free radical scavenging activity and protects ... Hydroxyl radical damage is "diffusion rate-limited" ... ... between the age...