#Astaxanthin is a reddish #pigment that belongs to a group of nutrients known as #carotenoids. It's a compound found in #algae and #yeast and the one responsible for giving salmon, shrimp, trout, and other seafood their reddish coloration. Carotenoids are plant-based compounds that also include pro-vitamin A, beta-carotene, #lutein, and lycopene. As with the other carotenoids, astaxanthin is believed to have #antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These can prevent or slow the progression of certain #diseases by reducing the #oxidative and #inflammatory stress placed on #cells It's been linked to healthier skin, endurance, heart health, #jointpain, and may even have a future in #cancer treatment. (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/COpZ3JXBs4h/?igshid=yhepy7fk27uv