The body of medical research on Astaxanthin is fast approaching critical mass for several
diverse applications. Over the last decade in particular, the amount of studies done by
private researchers and universities throughout the world has escalated. The intense interest
in undertaking new research on Astaxanthin is a direct result of the remarkable qualities of
this fascinating molecule.
Cyanotech Corporation* feels that it is important to have a library of this research available
for interested persons; hence we have created this document. Below the reader will find
selected research abstracts on the health benefits of Astaxanthin. It was not practical to
include full studies due to the substantial amount of literature available; however, with these
abstracts, the reader will obtain a working knowledge of potential applications for
Astaxanthin in human nutrition. The abstracts are presented according to health benefit as
noted in the table of contents. In the case of studies that focused on more than one health
benefit, the study is categorized according to the primary area of research within the abstract.