NUTRA NEWS: EU green light for antioxidant
Hawaiian micro algae company Cyanotech can now sell its antioxidant ingredient astaxanthin under novel foods regulations.
Produced by the haematacoccus pluvialis algae when water supplies in its habitat dry up to protect itself against the effects of UV radiation, it is responsible for the pink colour in their shrimps and salmon.
Cyanotech markets its Bio Astin line in the US as protecting the skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, enhancing the immune system and energy metabolism.