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ABSTRACT

These days naturally extracted medication from plants is getting more attention worldwide. Nutraceuticals are biologically active phytochemical that have many health benefits. Astaxanthin has a strong antioxidant activity that supports its pharmacological potential to several health benefits such as, protection against harmful UV light and free radicals, pigmentation, immunomodulation and improved cellular and reproductive health. Astaxanthin is widely distributed in organisms such as marine animals, green micro-algae, and fungi and few plants and bacteria. Here, we attempt to compile the recent studies on the properties, sources, biosynthesis, production and pharmocological potentials of astaxanthin which suggest astaxanthin as a promising nutraceutical

Keywords: Astaxanthin, Antioxidants, Carotenoids, Nutraceuticals.

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