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astaxanthin [¦as·tə′zan·thən]

(biochemistry)

C₄₀H₅₂O₄A violet carotenoid pigment found in combined form in certain crustacean shells and bird feathers.

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The dose of astaxanthin (and therefore oral CardaxTM) required for this beneficial effect in humans would be in the low milligram (mg) range.

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Cyanotech Corporation, the world's leader in microalgae technology, produces high-value natural products from microalgae, and is the world's largest commercial producer of natural astaxanthin (pronounced "asta-zan-thin") from microalgae.

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KAILUA KONA, Hawaii -- Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq:CYAN), a world leader in producing high-value nutrition and health products from microalgae, has concluded a study of the effects of BioAstin Natural Astaxanthin in humans for the purpose of alleviating pain associated with Tennis Elbow (Tendonitis or lateral humeral epicondylitis).

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