{"product_id":"vitals-astamax-6-mg-120-softgels","title":"Vitals Astamax 6mg 120 Softgels","description":"\u003cb\u003eVitals Astamax 6 mg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitals Astamax 6 mg\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCarotenoids 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). \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSuperior source and production method \n\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHigh dosage \n\u003cbr\u003eBecause 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Vitamin C and vitamin E help protect the cells from oxidative damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:500px\"\u003e\n\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition per daily dose of 1 softgel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e% RI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAstaxanthin (AstaREAL®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e75 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e94%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e12 mg-TE**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e* RI = Reference intake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e** mg-TE = mg d-alpha-tocopherol equivalents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003eAstaREAL® is a registered trademark of AstaReal AB.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\t\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunflower 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake 1 softgel per day with a meal and water\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eContains astaxanthin. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Do not use in combination with other products containing astaxanthin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a dry, sealed container at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Distributor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVitals Food Supplements, \nPieter Lieftinckweg 29, \n1505 HX Zaandam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is a food supplement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not exceed the recommended dosage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep out of reach of young children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a dry, sealed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsult a professional before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, medication use, and illness.","brand":"Vitals","offers":[{"title":"120 Softgels","offer_id":50961485529418,"sku":"950901","price":48.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/5497\/7866\/files\/950901_515054e0-27c2-45ca-b569-aad361037fae.jpg?v=1776423426","url":"https:\/\/ithomepharma.com\/en\/products\/vitals-astamax-6-mg-120-softgels","provider":"AtHomePharma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}