What is Haematococcus Pluvialis?

What is Haematococcus Pluvialis?

Haematococcus Pluvialis, also known as Haematococcus Pluvialis or lobster shell pigment, is a carotenoid and the highest level of carotenoid synthesis. It is dark pink in color and has a chemical structure similar to that of carotene. However, beta-carotene, lutein, keratoflavin and lycopene are all intermediate products of carotenoid synthesis, so Haematococcus Pluvialis has the strongest antioxidant property in nature. Widely exists in the biological world, especially in shrimp, crab, fish, algal bodies, yeast and bird feathers, is one of the main carotenoids in Marine organisms.

The main health care function of Haematococcus Pluvialis

1. Eye and central nervous system protection

The human retina and central nervous system (brain) are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, so the free radicals produced by oxidation are prone to peroxide damage. Research has shown that Haematococcus Pluvialis easily through the blood-brain barrier and cell membrane, can effectively prevent oxidation and the photoreceptor cells of the retina damage, as well as to the central nervous system, especially for the brain protection, thus effectively supplement ischemia-reperfusion injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's syndrome and other central nervous system injury. In particular, the effect of macular degeneration was more significant than lutein.

2. Inhibit diabetic nephropathy

70% of diabetic patients will develop nephropathy damage within 5 years.Haematococcus Pluvialis is the only substance found so far that can effectively prevent diabetic nephropathy damage. In addition, can also fight against the free radicals of renal tubular epithelial cells, protect the normal transport of glucose and phosphorus in renal tubular cells, so as to preserve ATP and sodium-potassium atpase these important substances, ensure that renal blood flow is not affected, reduce the production of proteinuria. Diabetics must start using natural Haematococcus Pluvialis in advance to avoid urine-bubble events. Studies have shown that 8mg of Haematococcus Pluvialis can significantly reduce urinary protein by 70% over 8 weeks.

3. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Clinical studies on atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases have shown that the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is an important cause of atherosclerosis. The higher the concentration of LDL in the body, and the thinner the blood vessels and the slower the blood flow, the greater the risk of atherosclerosis. High density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood has the opposite effect, preventing atherosclerosis. In vitro and clinical trials showed that taking 3.6 mg/d Haematococcus Pluvialis orally per person for 2 weeks could prevent the oxidation of LDL. Different from the general LDL lowering drugs, the oxidation time of LDL was prolonged by 5.0%, 26.2%, 42.3% and 30.7%, respectively, after taking 1.8, 3.6, 14.4 and 21.6mg of astaxanillin daily for 2 weeks. Thus, atherosclerosis can be prevented. 

4. Uv protection

It is well known that ultraviolet radiation is an important cause of epidermal photoaging and skin cancer. Studies have shown that Haematococcus Pluvialis has A special effect on transglutaminase, which can consume putrescine when the skin is exposed to light. Oral Haematococcus Pluvialis has A stronger inhibitory effect on putrescine accumulation than oral vitamin A. Therefore,Haematococcus Pluvialis's strong antioxidant activity may make it a potential photoprotectant, effectively removing the free radicals that cause skin aging, protecting cell membranes and mitochondrial membranes from oxidative damage, and used to prevent skin photoaging. 

5. Boost immunity

Astaxanin can significantly affect the immune function of animals. In the presence of antigens, it can significantly promote the ability of spleen cells to produce antibodies, enhance the role of T cells, and stimulate the production of immunoglobulin in the body.Haematococcus Pluvialis has a strong activity of inducing cell division and has important immunomodulatory effect.

6.Relieve exercise fatigue and enhance energy metabolism

When the body exercise muscles will release free radicals, if these free radicals are not timely processed by antioxidants, will produce oxidative stress, resulting in muscle pain or muscle tissue damage. Studies have shown that Haematococcus Pluvialis can act as an antioxidant to inhibit the oxidative damage of free radicals to the body. In addition, oral Haematococcus Pluvialis can also strengthen aerobic metabolism, increase muscle strength and muscle tolerance, quickly relieve exercise fatigue, reduce the onset of muscle pain after strenuous exercise. 

7.Anti - inflammatory and anti - infectious properties

Joint pain and arthritis are often caused by oxidative damage caused by free radicals.Haematococcus Pluvialis's strong antioxidant properties help to inhibit free radicals and reduce oxidative damage to joints. Studies have shown that 4mg/ day Haematococcus Pluvialis inhibits inflammatory factors (such as prostaglandin E) that are as effective as 4mg of cortisone, but without the known side effects of cortisone, and thus is known as a hormone without side effects.

8.tumor inhibition

Researchers have proposed the anticancer mechanism of Haematococcus Pluvialis, which is believed to be related to the stability of the cell membrane and the expression of protein genes. By changing the stability of the membrane and the number of gene expressions, it can regulate the communication between cells, so as to improve the balance between cells and maintain the normal function of cells.

How to distinguish the advantages and disadvantages of Haematococcus Pluvialis

Astaxanthin from different sources has different stereoisomers and chemical compositions. The most natural source of Haematococcus Pluvialis is rhodococcus oxysporum, which has higher safety and absorptivity. The purity and safety of Haematococcus Pluvialis from fungi such as yeast, chemical synthesis and shell waste of shrimp and crab are low, which is not conducive to human absorption.

1. Accessories

Cut the rubber skin of capsule with scissors, good Haematococcus Pluvialis oil agent drops into a cup of clear water can spread out quickly, be advantageous to the sufficient and quick absorption of gastrointestinal tract. And inferior Haematococcus Pluvialis oil agent drops into clear water is a black paste shape, cannot disperse, also go against absorption. The capsule skins of inferior products are usually opaque because of the use of artificial colors to cover defects in the rubber skins and contents.

2. The composition

If an Haematococcus Pluvialis soft capsule contains 4-5 milligrams of Haematococcus Pluvialis, the color of a capsule mixed into a kilogram of regular cooking oil is similar to that of a prime salmon, which has 5 milligrams of Haematococcus Pluvialis per kilogram.

3.Matters needing attention

Natural Haematococcus Pluvialis in the use of the process to reduce or stop smoking, stay up late, alcohol and other bad habits, this will offset its antioxidant effect.

If possible, changes in the content of lipid metabolite MDA in urine can be checked to observe its use effect.

Because Haematococcus Pluvialis works by affecting and controlling oxidative damage to body cells, rather than specific organs, some people's organ symptoms may not be apparent. But the improvement in cell life is significant.

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Patients with a handful of gall bladder dysfunction of fat-soluble vitamins E and shrimp green element such as the effect not beautiful, so after taking shrimp green reputation must check the color of the stool, if discover defecate color turn red after taking shrimp green reputation, it means the user prawn green poor digestion, absorption, recommended the water-soluble antioxidant such as vitamin C, etc.