Cyanotech Offers Astaxanthin Abstract Book

KAILUA-KONA, HawaiiCyanotech gathered 270 study abstracts on astaxanthin in a single document and will provide it to anyone who requests it by e-mailing the company at [email protected]. The new abstract book separates the astaxanthin research into specific health categories, including joint and tendon health,  internal skin protection and beauty from within," eye and brain benefits, cardioprotection, and benefits for athletes and active people.

Astaxanthin was known to be an incredibly powerful antioxidant, and a few of its specific health benefits were emerging when Cyanotechs BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin first appeared on the human nutraceutical market more than 10 years ago. Since then, a great deal of research has been done to validate Astaxanthins wide range of benefits in human nutrition.

Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae technology, produces BioAstin® Natural Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica®all natural, functional nutrients that enhance human health and nutrition. Cyanotech's spirulina, FDA reviewed and accepted as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) for use as a food ingredient, augments energy and immune response. BioAstin's benefits derive from its antioxidant activity and from its ability to support and maintain natural inflammatory response, enhancing skin, muscle and joint health. Cyanotech produces these products from microalgae grown at its 90-acre facility in Hawaii using patented and proprietary technology and distributes them to nutritional supplement, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical makers and marketers in more than 40 countries worldwide.

The company says it was the first microalgae company in the world to obtain ISO 9001:2000certification. Its products are all natural and are pesticide and herbicide free. They are free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and are produced in accordance with current GMPs (Good Manufacturing Processes).