Astaxanthin is extracted from Haematococcus Pluvialis which is the richest known natural source with unique properties. Astaxanthin, opens very promising possibilities of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications for human health and nutrition Astaxanthin has important metabolic functions in animals and humans ranging from protection against oxidation of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, protection against UV light effects, provitamin an activity and vision, immune response, pigmentation and communication to reproductive behaviour and improved reproduction.