Figure 3

![Figure 3: Antioxidant mechanisms of astaxanthin are illustrated, showing how it neutralizes free radicals and protects against lipid peroxidation. Compared to other carotenoids, ASX demonstrates superior singlet oxygen quenching capacity.]()

> Source: Geir Bjørklund et al. "The Role of Astaxanthin as a Nutraceutical in Health and Age-Related Conditions.." *Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)*, 2022. PMID: [36363994](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36363994/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 3. Antioxidant mechanisms of astaxanthin are illustrated, showing how it neutralizes free radicals and protects against lipid peroxidation. Compared to other carotenoids, ASX demonstrates superior singlet oxygen quenching capacity.<br>  Source: Geir Bjørklund et al. "The Role of Astaxanthin as a Nutraceutical in Health and Age-Related Conditions.." <em>Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)</em>, 2022. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36363994/">36363994</a></figcaption>
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