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Some Of The Returns One Can Acquire From The Use Of Canthaxanthin

By Haywood Hunter


Canthaxanthin can be described as a carotenoid that naturally occurs in different living organisms. It can also be produced scientifically in the laboratory for commercial purposes. It has a number of benefits as discussed in the paragraphs below.

The chemical has been widely adopted to reduce light sensitivity, also referred to as photosensitivity. Mostly those having this rare condition suffer a very rare genetic disorder known as erythropoietic protorphyria. When this group of people is exposed to light, they show a number of reactions including itchy skin, rash and eczema. The chemical is used when seeking to deal with sensitivity to light caused by certain medications.

People suffering from prostate cancer have also reacted very well to the chemical. This is a form of cancer affecting the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. It does not have any early symptoms though some people report urinary discomfort. About eighty percent of men who knock age eighty are diagnosed with it. This substance has been proven to destroy cancerous cells.

Investigations on the effect of the chemical among those with obesity have revealed positive results. Obese people are at risk of catching a number of health problems including osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and heart diseases. Doctors and researchers have found considerable benefits of the substance in reducing weight. The risk of death resulting from such complications is therefore widely reduced.

The chemical is also said to improve productivity in farming when mixed with animal feeds. It improves the color of egg yolk and skins of salmon, trout etc. This in turn increases sales and productivity for farmers. However, they need to consult with the experts first on the right quantities to give to the animals. The substance has also been widely adopted by both pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufactures in the production of both medicines and beauty products.

The major sources of this chemical are plants other living organisms. These include crustaceans, paprika and green algae. It manifests itself in the roots, leaves and the fruits of the pants and also in the skins of a number of marine animals. Carotenoid is a class consisting of pigments, which are responsible for coloring of plants and animals and also molecules needed for important metabolic reactions.

As much as the chemical has numerous benefits, it should not be consumed in very large quantities similar to those required in commercial tanning. If abused, it may result into many complications including eye damage and vision loss. When seeking any kind of treatment or before resorting to its use, people are advised to talk to health experts for the right dosage to avoid the mentioned adverse effects.

Pregnant women should not use canthaxanthin as it may have certain harmful effects on them like eye damage. It is also not recommended for people who are allergic to vitamin A. Doses of 60 to 90 mg for three to five months per year is what experts say produce positive effects on the users. These may be people who have itchy skin and rashes.




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