Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Some Of The Advantages One Can Get From The Application 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.

People suffering from prostate cancer have also reacted very well to the chemical. This is a form of cancer affecting the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. It does not have any early symptoms though some people report urinary discomfort. About eighty percent of men who knock age eighty are diagnosed with it. This substance has been proven to destroy cancerous cells.

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.

It is safe to consume the chemical in food quantities but it may have harmful effects when taken in amounts similar to those used for commercial purposes. Those who have consumed the carotenoid in the un-recommended levels have also reported a number of complications. These are loss of vision, eye damage and diarrhea amongst many other side effects to be mentioned later. It is very important to talk to a doctor before consuming the chemical.

Canthaxanthin should not be used by pregnant women as it may cause eye damage and many other harmful effects. People who react to vitamin A and other related chemicals in the class of carotenoids might also show sensitivity for the chemical. The recommended dosage is 60 to 90mg of the drug daily for three to five months in a year. This applies to those seeking treatment for rashes, itchiness or eczema and also those suffering from erythropoietin protoporphyria.




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