Astaxanthin: A Potential Therapeutic Agent in Cardiovascular Disease
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid present in microalgae, fungi, complex plants, seafood, flamingos and quail. It is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties and as such has potential as a therapeutic agent in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Synthetic forms of astaxanthin have b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/9/3/447/ |