最夯護眼新星
When it comes to eye care, Astaxanthin has been making a splash all over China. So, what exactly makes this nutrient so special?
說到眼睛保養，近年來多了另個護眼明星－蝦紅素（Astaxanthin），短短時間就已夯透了大江南北，到底是什麼營養素（nutrients）這麼受歡迎？
make a splash一砲而紅
Astaxanthin was first discovered in a lobster by Nobel Prize winner Dr. Kuhn in 1938, and has been known to be part of the biological makeup of crustaceans and fish ever since. However, astaxanthin actually naturally originates in an algae! As algae is a link in the ecosystem’s food chain, astaxanthin may be found in many sea creatures, but it’s actually a product of algae. Haematococcus pluvialis algae have the highest content of astaxanthin.
蝦紅素最早是由諾貝爾獎得主Dr. Kuhn 1938 由龍蝦體內發現，也因發現來源的關係，讓人直覺聯想是來自於蝦、蟹、魚類體內。事實上，這是食物生態鏈（a food chain in the ecosystem）造成的因果關係，藻類有蝦紅素，蝦蟹吃藻，所以蝦蟹體內含有蝦紅素，所以真正的來源是藻類，尤以雨生紅球藻（Haematococcuspluvialis）含量最高！
crustacean(n.)甲殼類動物originate(v.)起源algae(n.)藻類
Super Vitamins Inside and Out!
內外兼顧的超級維生素
Astaxanthin’s double bond structure is resistant to free radicals (which cause damage to skin cells) and has strong antioxidant power along with hydrophilic (water absorbing) and hydrophobic (water repelling) properties. These three characteristics fight internal and external free radicals as a network. Compared to other antioxidants, astaxanthin’s effects are far more comprehensive, making it a veritable super vitamin!
蝦紅素結構中具有許多可抵抗自由基（free radicals）的雙鍵結構，具有強抗氧化力（strong antioxidant power），且同時具有親脂（hydrophobic）及親水（hydrophilic）的特性，一網打盡細胞內外自由基，比起一般的抗氧化營養素（antioxitants），抗氧化力更強，更全方位，被譽為是超級維生素！
resistant(adj.)對⋯⋯有底抗力的anti-(prefix)反antioxidant(n.)抗氧化劑hydro-(prefix)水力的hydrophilic(adj.)親水的hydrophobic(adj.)疏水的veritable(adj.)名符其實的
A New Eye-Care Superstar
新興護眼明星
Every day, we are bombarded by electronic images, so much so that we strain our eyes for far too long. Many of us wear contact lenses, which only add to the stress put on our eyes. This is why real antioxidant power is becoming more and more important in eye care. Astaxanthin possesses superior antioxidant power and has been found to provide comprehensive eye care in a variety of ways.
每天生活中3C產品不離手、用眼時間過長、配戴隱形眼鏡，使得眼睛難免過勞，因此好的抗氧化力變得格為重要！而蝦紅素具有超強抗氧化力，被發現可以透過不同方式提供眼睛全面防護。
bombard(v.)轟炸strain(v.)使⋯⋯緊張、繃緊possess(v.)擁有
Glare Resistance: While acting on the retina, astaxanthin exerts its antioxidant power in order to fight glare, and it can also be used as a quick remedy when our eyes have been overexposed to glare.
抵擋強光：蝦紅素可作用視網膜（retina），發揮抗氧化力抵擋強光刺激，對於光線傷害大時可以說是急救聖品。
resistance(n.)抵抗exert(v.)運用remedy(n.)治療
The Ciliary Muscle: The ciliary muscle regulates our eyes’ focal adjustments. When the ciliary muscle is dysfunctional, it can cause myopia (nearsightedness) and presbyopia (long-sightedness). Astaxanthin helps strengthen the eyes focal adjustments, allowing us to see more clearly.
調節睫狀肌（Ciliary muscle）：睫狀肌為眼睛負責調節焦距的肌肉，當肌肉功能失調便會造成近視、老花眼，蝦紅素可以幫忙加強調節能力，讓眼睛對焦更清楚。
ciliary(adj.)睫狀體的dysfunctional(adj.)失調的
Improved metabolism: The eye absorbs large amounts of oxygen compared to other parts of our anatomy, so it must metabolize oxygen at a high rate. Astaxanthin’s special structure easily removes the barrier between the eye and general blood vessels, so that it can utilize metabolites at higher rates than other nutrients. This relieves sore and dry eyes as well as blurry vision caused by eye fatigue. This is especially important, given our constant exposure to electronic screens.
強化代謝（improve metabolism）：眼睛屬於人體耗氧量高（High Oxygen Consumption）的器官，加上現代用眼習慣，讓眼睛新陳代謝隨時都需要高度運轉以應付所需，蝦紅素因為結構特殊，可以輕鬆的通過阻隔眼睛與一般血管的屏障（barrier），比起一般營養素可以更快速清除因高度代謝所產生的代謝廢物（metabolites），改善眼睛疲勞帶來的酸澀（sore eyes）、乾眼（dry eye）、模糊。
metabolism(n.)新陳代謝barrier(n.)隔閡utilize(v.)利用relieve(v.)舒緩fatigue(n.)疲累
While the eyes are the windows to the soul, they also allow us to experience the world’s infinite beauty. Yet being able to clearly face the challenges right before our eyes is the key to leading an outstanding life. By maintaining our vision, Astaxanthin comprehensive, protective care, is helping to make the infinite clear.
眼睛是靈魂之窗，窗明几淨，才能一覽世界的寬廣無限，精彩人生需要我們挑戰創造，精彩人生更需要我們細心守護，蝦紅素防護後端前線，讓眼睛更健康。