{"product_id":"vitals-astamax-6-mg-120-softgels","title":"Vitals Astamax 6mg 120 Softgels","description":"\u003cb\u003eVitals Astamax 6 mg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Vitals Astamax 6 mg\u003cbr\u003e\r \u003cbr\u003eCarotenoids are yellow to reddish pigments that occur naturally in plants and certain microorganisms. They play a key role in energy transfer 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 naturally by plankton, algae, and some plants, fungi, and bacteria. The highest concentration of astaxanthin is found in the green microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis (which is also the source of Vitals' Astamax).\u003cbr\u003e\r \u003cbr\u003eAstaxanthin enters the food chain via plankton and algae, providing the pinkish-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 acts as a vitamin-like substance. Due to its unique properties, astaxanthin has the ability to occupy the optimal hydrophilic and hydrophobic positions in the lipid bilayer of cell and mitochondrial membranes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Superior source and production method \r \u003cbr\u003eThe astaxanthin selected by Vitals is AstaREAL®, from the Swedish manufacturer of the same name, AstaReal, the pioneer and expert in natural astaxanthin. AstaReal is the first in the world to develop and produce astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis. More than 40 human studies have now been conducted with AstaREAL®. AstaReal's production method is unique and ensures pure, natural astaxanthin with the highest concentrations and 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 tanks and the astaxanthin must be extracted prematurely to prevent contamination with unwanted microorganisms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e High dosage \r \u003cbr\u003eBecause research shows that higher doses (6-12 mg per day) are often recommended, Astamax contains no less than 6 mg of astaxanthin per softgel capsule, supplemented with the antioxidants vitamin C and vitamin E.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Vitamin C and vitamin E help protect cells against oxidative damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eCompound\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:500px\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComposition per daily dose of 1 softgel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e% RI\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Astaxanthin (AstaREAL®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e -\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 75 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 94%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 12 mg-TE**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e 100%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e * RI = Reference Intake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e ** mg-TE = mg d-alpha tocopherol equivalents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e AstaREAL® is a registered trademark of AstaReal AB. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSunflower oil (Helianthus annuus), bovine 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\u003eUsage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Take 1 softgel per day with a meal and water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Contains astaxanthin. Not suitable for children under 14 years of age. Do not use in combination with other axtaxanthin-containing products.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStorage instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Distributor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Vitals Nutritional Supplements,\n Pieter Lieftinckweg 29,\n 1505 HX Zaandam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This product is a dietary supplement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Do not exceed the recommended dosage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Keep out of reach of young children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Store in a dry, closed container at room temperature, unless otherwise advised on the label.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eConsult an expert before using supplements in case of pregnancy, lactation, taking medication or illness.","brand":"Vitals","offers":[{"title":"120 Softgels","offer_id":56651627790681,"sku":"950901","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/4843\/6825\/files\/950901_2718afbe-598f-41f1-b60f-2b76b23b1a97.jpg?v=1776423424","url":"https:\/\/cleanpharma.nl\/en\/products\/vitals-astamax-6-mg-120-softgels","provider":"CleanPharma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}