Capsicum
Paprika Hungary
A rich source of Canthaxanthin (Alpha-Carotene) and other carotenes and
phytonutrients.
Red Pepper
Red Pepper (Capsicum-cayenne) (fruit) Africa (Capsicum annuum)
Overall tonic, especially for the heart. A favorite of legendary master
herbalist, Jethro Kloss. In his book Back to Eden, where a typical herb's
benefits are usually described in one or two paragraphs, capsicum's list of
benefits spans 16 pages! It assists with assimilation, healing, elimination of
parasites, improved circulation, cleansing, indigestion, urinary tract health,
colds, flu and other benefits too numerous to mention.
Canthaxanthin, Albumen, Pectin, Mineral Compounds, Ethereal Oils &
Phytonutrients
Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid which is not utilized for health purposes by the body,
but also is non/toxic in moderate dosages and used as a GRAS food coloring agent.
Canthaxanthin has a strong red/orange color and many people take this carotenoid
to gain a tanned appearance without suffering the potential harm from strong
sunlight. Besides being a mere pigment this canthaxanthin
can also function as a UV photon absorber and a free radical nullifier. Skin
cancer is caused from damage to our DNA whereby free radicals can cause cell
mutations. Thus canthaxanthin could possibly decrease the chances of developing
skin cancer by reducing the UV exposure required to build a tan.
Canthaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid found in many different
plants and animals. It is the red coloring of many fruits, vegetables, and
flowers, as well as some edible mushrooms. It gives the pink hue of the feathers
of brightly colored tropical birds such as flamingos and roseate spoonbills. A
few species of pink shellfish and some ocean crustaceans such as the red lobster
contain this xanthophyll as does the pink flesh of salmon and the red spots on
the skin of trout. Besides being a red pigment, Canthaxanthin functions as an
ultra violet photon absorber, a single and triplet oxygen quencher, and a free
radical deactivator. The incredible endurance of pink salmon on their long
migrations to spawning grounds may possibly be due to the antioxidant qualities
of Canthaxanthin saturating their bodies. They swim for thousands of miles in
highly ionized oxygenated water (condition which would normally be fatal to a
fish) without damage or death.
Canthaxanthin is a pigment, belonging to the same family as beta-carotene.
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