Astavita - Astaxanthin AstaReal Multifunctional Antioxidant- 60 Softgels

Astavita Astaxanthin owes it's superior antioxidant power to our high-performance ingredient, AstaREAL™

What is Astavita Astaxanthin?
Astavita's astaxanthin is harvested from the best source of astaxanthin in the world: the deep red microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Astaxanthin is an example of evolution at work. Normally, the microalgae that swim about freely in pools of water are green. However, when the water pools dry out and the algae are exposed to intense sunlight, they begin producing large quantities of bright red astaxanthin. Why? Because astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that protects the algae from UV radiation, allowing them to survive - even in the harshest of conditions.

How does it work?
As an aerobic organism, we depend on oxygen for our existence. Even though oxygen is absolutely critical for life, it is also found in a number of harmful by products referred to as reactive oxygen species (ROS). AstaREAL™ Astaxanthin demonstrates a superior ability for quenching singlet oxygen which is one of the most damaging ROS. For thousands of years, astaxanthin has been part of the human diet. Over the last twenty years, published research and Human Clinical Trials demonstrated the potent antioxidant properties and important health related benefits of astaxanthin.

OK, So What Does That Mean?

• Free radicals cause damage to your cells
• Antioxidants fight free radicals
• Astaxanthin is the strongest antioxidant

What Can AstaREAL™ do for you?

• Muscle Recovery and Physical Endurance
• Relieve Eye Fatigue
• Improve Skin Condition
• Over All Increase in Well Being

Other Health Areas Under Study

• BMI reduction with exercise
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Stomach Health
• Immune System Improvement
• Cardiovascular Health

AstaREAL: The Superior Astaxanthin
AstaREAL™ Astaxanthin is the most studied astaxanthin in the world with more
than 35 clinical studies. AstaREAL™ Astaxanthin is harvested from Haematococcus pluvialis, which contains the highest concentrations of astaxanthin in the world. AstaREAL™ Astaxanthin has proven to be a multi-functional supplement due to its strong antioxidant activities.* The protection against oxidative stress that it provides to cells throughout the body is key to overall well being. An example of its many benefits is its ability to increase muscle and physical endurance, whether involving strenuous activity or simply eye strain (computer users).

How Potent Is it?
Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants discovered. Research shows
it is:
550 times stronger than Vitamin E and 40 times stronger than beta-carotene
for singlet oxygen quenching*(1). 1000 times stronger than vitamin E for lipid peroxidation*(2).

Why Is It So Potent?
The cell is like an Oreo cookie, it has two lipid layers (the cookie) separated by a center (the cream). Popular antioxidants such as beta-carotene (fat loving) and vitamin c (water loving) work separately inside the cream and on the outside (cookie) layers. Astaxanthin's unique structure, being fat soluble with polar (water loving) ends, it fastens itself vertically through ALL THREE layers, giving the cell better protection inside and out.

Ultra-Pure AstaREAL™
Our patented, enclosed BioDome™ system in Maui, Hawaii and our photo bioreactors in Gustavsberg, Sweden protects algae from environmental pollutants, assuring absolute purity.

Astaxanthin is an all-natural carotenoid with exceptional antioxidant power. Astaxanthin is what gives the pink and red color to salmon, shrimp and lobster. However, animals as well as humans depend on their diet to obtain astaxanthin and other carotenoids since we cannot produce carotenoids ourselves.

The most abundant source of natural astaxanthin can be found in the microalgae called haematococcus pluvialis. This microalgae often grows in places that are exposed to harsh environmental conditions such as intense sunlight, excessive heat during its dormant phase. Here is how astaxanthin perfectly demonstrates evolution at work. Normally, the microalgae during their green phase swim about freely in pools of water. However, when the water pools dry out or the algae are exposed to intense sunlight, they quickly begin producing large quantities of bright red astaxanthin. Why? Because astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that functions to protect the cell nucleus against free radicals generated by UV radiation and other stresses that would otherwise cause damage to its DNA - allowing them to survive - even in the harshest of conditions.

Now you can see how powerful this antioxidant is and how it can help protect human cells from free radical damage.

Astaxanthin is an all-natural carotenoid with exceptional antioxidant power. Astaxanthin is what gives the pink and red color to salmon, shrimp and lobster. However, animals as well as humans depend on their diet to obtain astaxanthin and other carotenoids since we cannot produce carotenoids ourselves.

The most abundant source of natural astaxanthin can be found in the microalgae called haematococcus pluvialis. This microalgae often grows in places that are exposed to harsh environmental conditions such as intense sunlight, excessive heat during its dormant phase. Here is how astaxanthin perfectly demonstrates evolution at work. Normally, the microalgae during their green phase swim about freely in pools of water. However, when the water pools dry out or the algae are exposed to intense sunlight, they quickly begin producing large quantities of bright red astaxanthin. Why? Because astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that functions to protect the cell nucleus against free radicals generated by UV radiation and other stresses that would otherwise cause damage to its DNA - allowing them to survive - even in the harshest of conditions.

Now you can see how powerful this antioxidant is and how it can help protect human cells from free radical damage.

Astavita's astaxanthin is harvested from the best source of astaxanthin in the world: the deep red microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. We manufacture our own astaxanthin within a cutting edge and proprietary technology called the BioDome™ system.

The Power of Astavita's patented AstaREALreg brand Astaxanthin
Most algae production uses an open-pond system which is less expensive to operate but can leave the algae exposed to pollution in the air. Astavita's astaxanthin is cultivated in a totally clean environment, using our patented, enclosed BioDome system in Maui, Hawaii and in photobioreactors in Gustavsberg, Sweden. With a closed system, we can protect our algae from environmental pollutants and assure absolute purity.

Our BioDomes are climate-controlled systems that regulate light, temperature and water to get the highest astaxanthin yield possible. In fact, our algae regularly attain a level of 5-6% astaxanthin – more than double that achieved with the traditional open-pond system. This is why our patented AstaREAL brand astaxanthin is more stable and potent than other astaxanthin