Vitals Astamax 6mg 120 Softgels

Vitals Astamax 6 mg
Vitals Astamax 6 mg

Carotenoids are yellow to reddish pigments that occur naturally in plants and certain microorganisms. They play an important role in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis. They also 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 green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis (which is also the source of Vitals' Astamax).

Astaxanthin enters the food chain through plankton and algae and provides the pink-red pigment in aquatic animals such as salmon, trout, shrimp, crab, lobster, and crayfish, as well as some birds such as flamingos. For these animals, astaxanthin is a vitamin-like substance. Due to its special properties, astaxanthin has the ability to take up the optimal hydrophilic and hydrophobic position in the lipid bilayer of cell membranes and mitochondrial membranes.

Superior source and production method
The astaxanthin selected by Vitals is AstaREAL®, from the Swedish manufacturer of the same name, AstaReal, the leading pioneer and expert in natural astaxanthin. AstaReal was the first in the world to begin developing and producing astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis. More than 40 human studies have now been conducted with AstaREAL®. The production method of AstaReal is unique and ensures pure, natural astaxanthin with the highest concentrations of the highest quality. AstaREAL® is not an extract but a ‘whole food’. The algae containing astaxanthin is harvested at the optimal time and fully utilized, unlike other (Hawaiian) production methods, where the algae are grown in open ponds and the astaxanthin must be prematurely extracted from the algae to prevent contamination with unwanted microorganisms.

High dosage
Because research shows that higher dosages (6-12 mg per day) are generally recommended, Astamax contains no less than 6 mg of astaxanthin per softgel capsule, supplemented with antioxidant vitamin C and vitamin E.

- Vitamin C and vitamin E help protect the cells from oxidative damage

Composition

Composition per daily dose of 1 softgel:		% RI
Astaxanthin (AstaREAL®)	6 mg	-
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), beef gelatin (softgel capsule), Haematococcus pluvialis (green algae; contains astaxanthin), L-ascorbic acid, humectant (glycerol), stabilizer (beeswax), purified water, d-alpha-tocopherol, emulsifier (sunflower lecithin).

Use
Take 1 softgel per day with a meal and water

Contains astaxanthin. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Do not use in combination with other products containing astaxanthin.

Storage instructions
Store in a dry, sealed container at room temperature

Manufacturer / Distributor
Vitals Food Supplements, Pieter Lieftinckweg 29, 1505 HX Zaandam

This product is a food supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, sealed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.

Consult a professional before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.