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Is there a difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin?

April 26, 2017astaxanthin difference natural synthetic

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Is there a difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin?

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No, their chemical structures are identical. Nevertheless, in addition to synthetically derived astaxanthin, it is also available as a product derived from a “natural” source of yeast ( Phaffia sp.) and microalgae ( Haematococcus sp.) for use in producing “organic” fish and seafood.