Monday, November 4, 2013

Some Of The Advantages One Can Get From The Use Of Canthaxanthin

By Haywood Hunter


Canthaxanthin is a dye more like the chemical responsible for the orange color in carrots. People use it as medicine and it usually occurs naturally or can be developed in the laboratory. It works through depositing in the skin producing an artificial tan.

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.

The substance also helps to protect against prostate cancer. The pigments of the photochemical in its partially saturated form have betaionone rings that affect cancerous cells. With the high rate of prostate cancer cases, this chemical is potentially lifesaving and should be widely adopted. Its medicinal value is not in any doubt as world-leading scientists have certified it.

Those who are obese can also use the chemical to help them reduce weight. Obesity is a condition where excessive fat, more than physical needs of the body, accumulate to unhealthy levels. This can cause many problems, which include type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, sleep apnea, heart diseases and osteoarthritis. The chemical therefore reduces chances of ever catching these life threatening complications.

Farmers have also reported benefiting from the photochemical as it immensely improves productivity. When included in animal feeds, it helps in improving the skin of salmon, trout, and chicken and egg yolk. It has also been adopted by various food companies as food color. Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics manufacturers have also take advantage of the substance to produce various medications and beauty products. However, farmers need experts to know what quantities to use.

The substance is found in considerable quantities in a number of plants including paprika, green algae and crustaceans. It is responsible for the yellow or orange pigment in vegetables and carrots. It is a member of the carotenoids class. This class consists of biological pigments needed for vital metabolic reactions and coloring in living organisms. They are found in roots of plants, leaves and fruits and also in marine invertebrates.

Researches that have been done have proven that it is safe to consume the chemical in food amounts. However, it may have negative side effects when taken in very large amounts enough for commercial tanning purposes or for medicine. People who have had the substance in the said amounts have experienced loss of vision and eye damage. High dosage is also likely to cause aplastic anemia, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, orange or red body secretions, itchiness etc.

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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