astaxanthin

Krill Oil

Products Krill oil is commercially available in many countries in the form of soft capsules (e.g. Novakrill, Alpinamed Krill Oil). They are dietary supplements and not registered drugs. Origin and properties Krill oil is extracted from Antarctic krill. This small crab, up to 7 cm in size, lives in huge swarms in the waters of … Krill Oil

Astaxanthin

Products Astaxanthin is commercially available in many countries as a dietary supplement in the form of capsules (e.g., Novaxanthine by Bionaturis, 4 mg). It is contained in krill oil, which is also traded in the form of capsules. Astaxanthin is not registered as a drug. Structure and properties Astaxanthin (C40H52O4, Mr = 596.8 g/mol) is … Astaxanthin