Canthaxanthin
Overview
Canthaxanthin is a type of Dihydroxycarotenoid Xanthophyll Carotenoid.
Health Benefits of Canthaxanthin
Cancer
Canthaxanthin may inhibit the further growth of some types of Cancer (possibly due to its Antioxidant properties preventing Lipid Peroxidation): [1]
Canthaxanthin may help to prevent Breast Cancer Treatments - Substances. [2]
Canthaxanthin may inhibit the ability of Papilloma Viruses to initiate Cancer. [3]
Canthaxanthin may help to prevent (Ultra-Violet Radiation-induced) Cancer - Skin. [4]
Metabolism
Canthaxanthin possesses Antioxidants properties:
Canthaxanthin quenches Singlet Oxygen Free Radicals. [5]
Skin
Canthaxanthin may protect the Skin from the damage caused by excessive exposure to Ultra-Violet Radiation.
Canthaxanthin may slightly increase the amount of exposure to Sunlight and Ultra-Violet Radiation that can be tolerated prior to the manifestation of Sunburn. [6]
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