Astaxanthin is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a supplement. Astaxanthin has been used safely by itself in doses of 4 to 40 mg daily for up to 12 weeks. It has been used safely in combination with other carotenoids, vitamins and minerals at 4 mg daily for up to 12 months. Early research suggests that a combination product (BioAstin) containing astaxanthin, lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin E taken by mouth 3 times daily for 8 weeks does not reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Microglial cells are involved in protecting the brain and spinal cord from parasitic infections, as well. The phagocytosis of cerebral malaria and management of the damage caused by it is one example. Plasmodium falciparum is a parasite that causes malaria in humans.
Weegy: Which of the following are part of the body?s first line of defense against pathogens? A. white blood cells beezy_187|Points 461| User: What type of immunity provides lifetime protection for the body against a specific pathogen? A. active immunity B. incomplete immunity C. complete immunity D. passive immunity Weegy: A. Active immunity provides lifetime protection MrG|Points 2331| User: What is one type of white blood cell that participates in the specific immune response called? A. antigens B. antibodies C. macrophages D. pathogens User: Which statement best describes one way that both plants and animals fight pathogens?