dimanche 12 novembre 2017

Some Of The Benefits One Can Obtain From The Use Of Canthaxanthin

By Haywood Hunter


Canthaxanthin is phytonutrient, which is a member of the carotenoids class. Many researchers have been in laboratories all over the world trying to find out some of the benefits of this phytochemical. Below are some of its proven benefits.

The chemical has been widely adopted to reduce light sensitivity, also referred to as photosensitivity. Mostly those having this rare condition suffer a very rare genetic disorder known as erythropoietic protorphyria. When this group of people is exposed to light, they show a number of reactions including itchy skin, rash and eczema. The chemical is used when seeking to deal with sensitivity to light caused by certain medications.

The substance also helps to protect against prostate cancer. The pigments of the photochemical in its partially saturated form have betaionone rings that affect cancerous cells. With the high rate of prostate cancer cases, this chemical is potentially lifesaving and should be widely adopted. Its medicinal value is not in any doubt as world-leading scientists have certified it.

Those who are obese can also use the chemical to help them reduce weight. Obesity is a condition where excessive fat, more than physical needs of the body, accumulate to unhealthy levels. This can cause many problems, which include type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, sleep apnea, heart diseases and osteoarthritis. The chemical therefore reduces chances of ever catching these life threatening complications.

The chemical is also said to improve productivity in farming when mixed with animal feeds. It improves the color of egg yolk and skins of salmon, trout etc. This in turn increases sales and productivity for farmers. However, they need to consult with the experts first on the right quantities to give to the animals. The substance has also been widely adopted by both pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufactures in the production of both medicines and beauty products.

This product, which has been found to be the major contributor of the yellow pigment in Xanthapolys and is belonging to the carotenoids class, can be found in many places. These include green algae, paprika, crustaceans etc. Algae are the green matter witnessed in water bodies including swimming pools. As mentioned before, scientists have also managed to make it in the laboratory in quantities required for commercial purposes.

It is safe to consume the chemical in food quantities but it may have harmful effects when taken in amounts similar to those used for commercial purposes. Those who have consumed the carotenoid in the un-recommended levels have also reported a number of complications. These are loss of vision, eye damage and diarrhea amongst many other side effects to be mentioned later. It is very important to talk to a doctor before consuming the chemical.

Pregnant women should not use canthaxanthin as it may have certain harmful effects on them like eye damage. It is also not recommended for people who are allergic to vitamin A. Doses of 60 to 90 mg for three to five months per year is what experts say produce positive effects on the users. These may be people who have itchy skin and rashes.




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