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5 ASTAXANTHIN-RICH SUPERFOODS TO REDUCE INFLAMMATION
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a family of compounds including beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein. It is responsible for the pink and red hue of salmon, shrimp, and other seafood. Astaxanthin boasts health benefits, including the ability to combat chronic inflammation.
Credit : PIXABAY, MEDICOVER HOSPITALS Here are 5 superfoods high in astaxanthin to combat inflammation:
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The rich pink colour of salmon flesh comes from the astaxanthin it absorbs by consuming microalgae and krill, which are high in this antioxidant.
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The rich levels of astaxanthin in shrimp's shells cause them to turn a reddish hue when cooked.
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Lobster is a favourite delicacy among many and a rich source of astaxanthin. When cooked, the astaxanthin gives the lobster its characteristic red colour.
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Crabs, particularly the red varieties, are rich in astaxanthin. Like shrimp and lobster, their shells deepen in colour when boiled.
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A fish closely related to salmon and trout, naturally contains high levels of astaxanthin, which gives its flesh its distinctive pinkish colour.
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