Due to its unique molecular construction, the antioxidative (protective) activity of astaxanthin is 10-12 times higher than that of beta-carotene, and 500-550 times higher than that of and vitamin Е («vitamin of youth»). Low molar weight and good solubility in fats allow astaxanthin to effectively protect an organism from the destructive influence of free radicals.

Free radicals render toxic influence on the cell level, breaking the structure of vitally important molecules: fatty polyunsaturated acids, proteins, nucleic acids. Numerous researches of various scientists from different countries show, that the destructive activity of free radicals leads to preliminary ageing, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis, cancer and other diseases.

Unique molecule structure of astaxanthin protects an organism much more effective than other antioxidants, that’s why it is named a new generation super-antioxidant.