Astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment found in marine organisms, possesses a unique molecular structure that spans the entire cell membrane bilayer, protecting both hydrophilic surfaces and the lipophilic fatty-acid core. This distinguishes it from most conventional dietary antioxidants, which operate within a single membrane domain. — Photo by Monstera Production on Pexels (Pexels License)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
