Astaxanthin

- Powerful antioxidant formula
- Supports natural antioxidant defenses
- Practical capsule format
Derived from the Hawaiian microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis cultivated in perfect conditions, esterified astaxanthin is a stable and powerful fat-soluble antioxidant from the carotenoid family. Research has shown that Haematococcus algae produces astaxanthin to protect against free radical damage produced by ultraviolet rays. Astaxanthin is distinguished from beta-carotene by the presence of two additional oxygen groups on each of its ring structures, which increases its ability to scavenge free radicals. Astaxanthin has been shown to be several hundred times more effective than vitamin E in neutralizing singlet oxygen molecules and to exhibit greater antioxidant activity than zeaxanthin and lutein. Astaxanthin protects cell phospholipid membranes from oxidative stress. In a human clinical evaluation, astaxanthin supplementation for two weeks provided significant antioxidant protection to the skin.