ASTAXANTHIN capsules 8 mg

Astaxanthin: the powerful antioxidant

Nature has come up with something clever to combat harmful environmental influences: Astaxanthin. Haematococcus pluvialis - or more simply: the blood rain algae - has an amazing property: whenever the living conditions for this microalgae deteriorate, it produces astaxanthin to protect itself from harmful environmental influences such as UV radiation. The more stress the algae is exposed to, the more astaxanthin it produces. This is a sophisticated form of survival strategy that is unique in nature.

This process also produces its famous red color, which gives the blood rain algae its name. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a plant pigment like carotene, which we know from carrots or red peppers, for example. However, there is a subtle and decisive difference:
Astaxanthin is considered the strongest carotenoid and therefore has the highest known ORAC value - a defined value to measure the ability of a substance to absorb oxygen radicals.

How the immune system and cell protection benefit

There are creatures where you can literally see how healthy they are. Wild salmon, lobsters and even flamingos owe their red color to the carotenoid astaxanthin, which they absorb from their food in the form of algae. Astaxanthin is extremely important for these animals in terms of growth and survival. They store the substance in their muscles. This gives them the necessary cell protection as well as strength and endurance. If there were no astaxanthin, salmon, for example, would not only be very pale, they would also be far too weak to swim against the current.

Cell protection and oxidative stress - what does this mean for us humans?

Human cells have the natural ability to protect and repair themselves. However, excessive oxidative stress can severely disrupt this protective function. This can be triggered by harmful environmental influences such as UV radiation, particulate matter and exhaust fumes as well as tobacco, alcohol, medication, enormous physical/psychological stress or an unhealthy diet low in antioxidants. All of this can accelerate the ageing process of our cells, as the cells are simply overtaxed in their normal repair and detoxification function.

This can result in all kinds of damage:

• Premature skin ageing
• allergies
• Impairment of the cardiovascular system
• Problems with the eyes
• Memory/concentration problems
• Joint problems

Unfortunately, there are only a few antioxidants left in today's foods. The reasons for this are industrial processing on the one hand and long delivery routes and storage times on the other.

How is astaxanthin extracted from the algae?

In ASTAXANTHIN from Vitactiv, the astaxanthin comes from the oily extract of the algae, the so-called oleoresin. But how exactly does this actually work?

The algae are cultivated under controlled conditions to ensure maximum purity. After harvesting, the algae are dried to remove the water and facilitate storage and subsequent processing. To get to the astaxanthin inside the algae cells, the cell walls are broken open and the oleoresin is then gently extracted. After extraction, astaxanthin is present in a lipophilic (fat-loving) mixture. It is therefore advisable to take the astaxanthin capsules with a meal that contains some fat or (salad) oil. The oleoresin contains astaxanthin in esterified form, which makes it stable and highly bioavailable.

One daily capsule provides you with a high dose of 8 mg of natural and pure astaxanthin.

The "astaxanthin lie" - it's all just a myth

You may have heard or read about critics or editors calling astaxanthin a "lie" or "hype". But what is actually behind this claim?

In short: exaggerated marketing promises.
If you were still skeptical about astaxanthin, we can now reassure you.
Claims such as "cure for cancer" or "rejuvenation pill" are of course grossly exaggerated and not scientifically substantiated; they are also not permitted, as they only mislead the consumer and raise expectations far too high.
Accordingly, manufacturers who present their products - such as astaxanthin - as a miracle cure or panacea are responsible for creating the term "astaxanthin lie".

Like any dietary supplement, astaxanthin is not a complete substitute for a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, but a valuable supplement. The fact that astaxanthin is one of the most effective antioxidants known is confirmed by numerous scientific studies. Many expert opinions also confirm the great benefits of this carotenoid.

Buy Vitactiv Astaxanthin - our brand, your benefits

Do you now feel well informed and are considering trying out our astaxanthin capsules for yourself? We have summarized the benefits for you once again:

• 8 mg natural astaxanthin per capsule, obtained from 160 mg oleoresin of the blood rain algae
• The algae come from controlled and ecologically clean outdoor cultivation
• Only 1 capsule daily thanks to the high dosage - Contents: 60 capsules
• Vegan: The product is free from animal ingredients, as the astaxanthin comes directly from the algae and not via the "detour" of e.g. crustaceans.
• Without artificial additives
• 100% purity you can rely on
• Produced in Germany. In addition, each batch is checked again by an independent institute to ensure that it is of impeccable quality.