Canthaxanthin

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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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