WHAT OTHER NAMES IS ASTAXANTHIN KNOWN BY? Astaxanthin also known as astaxanthine, Astaxantina, Dihydroxy-3,3′ dioxo-4,4′ bêta-carotène, Microalgae, Microalgue, Micro-Algue, Ovoester, 3,3′-dihydroxy-4,4′-diketo-beta-carotene, 3S,3’S-astaxanthin, 3R,3’R-astaxanthin, 3R,3’S-astaxanthin. WHAT IS ASTAXANTHIN? Astaxanthin is a reddish pigment that belongs to a group of chemicals called carotenoids. It occurs naturally in certain algae and causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp, and […]

If you read your food labels, I’m sure that you’ve run across the ingredient “soy lecithin” because it’s one of the most widely used food additives on the market today. Soy lecithin is widely accepted in both conventional and health food stores — it’s often used as an ingredient in food products and is sold

Huperzine A is a substance extracted from a plant called Chinese club moss (Huperzia serrata). In traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese club moss has long been used to reduce inflammation and to sharpen memory. Sold as a dietary supplement, huperzine A is typically touted as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Huperzine A Uses Used in alternative medicine,

What is Arbutin? Arbutin is a naturally occurring derivative of hydroquinone, used in cosmetics products for whitening. It works by slowly releasing hydroquinone through hydrolysis, which in turn blocks Tyrosinase activity and reduces the skin’s melanin (pigmentation) production. It appears in two different forms: Alpha-Arbutin or Beta-Arbutin. Where does Arbutin come from? Arbutin, also known