Astamax 6mg - 120 softgels

Carotenoids are yellow to reddish pigments that occur naturally in plants and certain microorganisms. They play an important role in energy transfer during photosynthesis. In addition, they protect these organisms from the harmful effects of sunlight. Astaxanthin, a very special carotenoid with a characteristic red color, is produced in nature by plankton, algae, and some plants, fungi, and bacteria. The highest concentration of astaxanthin is found in the microalga *Haematococcus pluvialis* (which is also the source of Vitals' Astamax). Through plankton and algae, astaxanthin enters the food chain and causes the pink-red pigment in aquatic animals such as salmon, trout, shrimp, crab, lobster, and crayfish, as well as some birds like the flamingo. For these animals, astaxanthin is a vitamin-like substance. Due to its unique properties, astaxanthin has the ability to assume the optimal hydrophilic and hydrophobic position in the lipid bilayer of cell membranes and mitochondrial membranes. (See Figure 1.) Figure 1: The position of astaxanthin in the cell membrane. Superior source and production method The astaxanthin selected by Vitals is AstaReal®, from the Swedish producer of the same name, AstaReal, the pioneer and expert in natural astaxanthin. AstaReal was the first in the world to start developing and producing astaxanthin from *Haematococcus pluvialis*. More than 40 human studies have now been conducted with AstaReal®. The production method of producer AstaReal is unique and results in pure, natural astaxanthin with the highest concentrations of the highest quality. AstaReal® is not an extract but a 'whole food'. The algae containing astaxanthin are harvested at the optimal moment and fully utilized, unlike other (Hawaiian) production methods, where the algae are grown in open ponds and the astaxanthin has to be prematurely extracted from the algae to prevent contamination with undesirable microorganisms. High dosage Because research often shows that higher dosages are recommended, Astamax contains no less than 6 mg of astaxanthin per softgel capsule, supplemented with antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E. Permitted health claims: vitamin C and vitamin E help protect cells from oxidative stress.

Usage: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal and water. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. This food supplement is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Do not use in combination with other products containing astaxanthin.

Composition per softgel:
RI*
Astaxanthin (AstaREAL®)
6 mg
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
75 mg
94%
Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)
12 mg-TE**
100% * RI = Reference Intake ** mg-TE = mg d-alpha-tocopherol equivalents AstaREAL® is a registered trademark of AstaReal AB. Ingredients: Sunflower oil (Helianthus annuus), bovine gelatin (softgel capsule), Haematococcus pluvialis (green algae; contains astaxanthin), L-ascorbic acid, humectant (glycerol), stabiliser (beeswax), purified water, d-alpha-tocopherol, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin).

A nutritional supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Keep out of reach of young children.

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