Natural Astaxanthin Powder can be added to feed as a colorant and antioxidant and as a protein replacement ingredient. It has a positive effect on the growth and development, reproduction, body color and physiological and biochemical functions of aquatic animals. With the improvement of aquaculture intensification, the diseases of marine animals are becoming more and more serious. The healthy farming of aquatic animals has attracted more and more people's attention. This article mainly introduces the biological functions of astaxanthin on marine animals.
1. The coloring effect of astaxanthin
Carotenoids are the main pigment substances in aquatic animals. Astaxanthin is the synthetic endpoint of the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway. Therefore, astaxanthin is the main pigment substance in producing animals. Astaxanthin has a strong pigment deposition ability. After it enters the animal's body, it can be directly stored and improve the body color of the farmed animal. Makes skin and muscles appear healthier and brighter. The industry recognizes it as the most effective colorant.
2. Antioxidant effect of astaxanthin
Aquatic animals produce free radicals and reactive oxygen species during metabolic reactions. But generating more than a certain amount of free radicals can damage the immune system of farmed animals. Many experimental studies have shown that astaxanthin has a super antioxidant effect, and as an aquatic animal feed additive, it can effectively improve the healthy breeding level of farmed animals.
3. The immune-enhancing effect of astaxanthin
The occurrence of aquatic animal diseases is still a major problem in aquaculture. At present, the main focus is on prevention and treatment. Drug control can only be a temporary emergency measure. Long-term use will destroy the ecological balance of the water area, and it will remain in the body of the farmed animals, which will eventually cause harm to the human body. Therefore, adding green, environmentally friendly and immune-enhancing Natural Astaxanthin Powder into the feed has become the main means of disease prevention. Many studies have shown that astaxanthin can stimulate the blood cells of farmed animals to produce immunoglobulins, thereby enhancing the immunity of farmed animals and improving the resistance of farmed animals to harsh environments.
4. Anti-inflammatory effects of astaxanthin
Astaxanthin has an anti-inflammatory function, and most diseases in aquatic animals are basically related to inflammation. Through research, it has been found that astaxanthin exhibits a variety of inhibitory inflammatory cytokines, which can inhibit some cytokines that induce inflammation. Due to the influence of the living environment, aquatic animals have a gregarious solid property. Once the disease occurs, it will cause great harm. Therefore, the anti-inflammatory function of astaxanthin can improve the disease resistance of aquatic animals and play a key protective role in the healthy breeding of aquatic animals.
5. Photoprotective effects of astaxanthin
Natural Astaxanthin Powder has a photoprotective effect on living organisms. Astaxanthin can be combined with protein to form a complex, thereby reducing the harm of strong light to aquatic animals. Studies have found that astaxanthin can enhance the passive resistance of larvae to salinity and reduce UV damage. It can help aquatic animals adapt to extreme environments and reduce the damage to animal bodies caused by external factors.