Friday, November 10, 2017

Some Of The Advantages One Can Obtain 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 photochemical is effective in treating sensitivity to light otherwise referred to as photosensitivity. Photosensitive people adversely react to light and most likely to complain of itchy skin, rashes and eczema. Those who also develop photosensitivity due to the intake of certain medications can also get help by taking this chemical in doses. However, most of the people showing reactions to light have a rare condition called erythropoeitic protorphyria.

The chemical is also an effective treatment for people with prostate cancer. This is a cancer affecting the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. It is one of the most common cancers in the world today diagnosed in about 80% of the men when they turn eighty. It is therefore widely regarded as far as its medical value is concerned. Prostate cancer is deadly and has caused thousands of deaths.

With this substance, those will abdominal obesity have something to smile about. Any kind of obesity is known to bring along many other health problems. These include the risk of diabetes, hypertension and high blood pressure. Researchers have given the substance certifications and proved that it is very effective in ensuring people achieve the correct waist to hip ratio.

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 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.

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.

Expectant mothers are also discouraged from the use of canthaxanthin as it may harmfully affect them. Some of the effects may include eye damage, diarrhea, skin itchiness and rashes. The recommended doses for treatment using the chemical are between 60 to 90mg daily consumed for three to five months per year. Seeking the advice from a doctor is still advisable.




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