Astaxanthin (pronounced asta-ZAN-thin) is a powerful antioxidant naturally found in algae, shrimp, salmon, crab and lobster. It is part of the carotenoid family, fat-soluble pigments which give plants and animals color. The carotenoid you are probably most familiar with is beta-carotene which gives carrots their orange color. Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid and it is what gives salmon its pink color. Beyond its colorful impact, what makes Astaxanthin really unique is its antioxidant power. It’s stronger than any other natural antioxidant! And, unlike other antioxidants, it never becomes a pro-oxidant in the body. This is significant since pro-oxidant activity generates free radicals which are known to cause aging.

Formulated to deliver outstanding antioxidant support Algalife’s Icelandic Astaxanthin delivers an antioxidant boost 6000x stronger than Vitamin C for premium nutritional support and healthy skin, energy, and overall cardiovascular health.

Astaxanthin has so many benefits – supporting brain, eye, cardiovascular joint and skin health – it almost seems too good to be true. After decades of research, scientists have learned why Astaxanthin is so powerful:

Astaxanthin protects the entire cell. Most antioxidants only work on part of the cell:

• Vitamin E and beta carotene only work in fat soluble part of the cell
• Vitamin C only protects water soluble part of the cell.
• Astaxanthin works in both the water and fat soluble part of the cell
• Astaxanthin crosses the blood brain barrier. This enables its benefits to extend into the brain and eyes
• Astaxanthin never turns into a pro-oxidant like many other antioxidants
• Astaxanthin works through multiple pathways to support a wide range of your organs. We call these the pathways to health and wellness.

Iceland is the perfect location for cultivating the best quality Astaxanthin! Algae is very sensitive to the environment and is easily contaminated by air-borne pollutants and bacteria. Iceland offers clean air, pristine glacial waters and our proprietary cultivation process is closed removing the risk of contamination from open ponds.

• Proprietary Cultivation Process - Our proprietary cultivation process maintains freedom from open-air pollutants, pesticides, contaminants. Non-GMO.
• Pure, Glacial Water - Our water is filtered through layers of volcanic lava rock.
• Blister Packed - Each pill is individually wrapped for optimal quality. No clumping in the bottle!
• Naturally Cultivated - Cultivated from haematoccoccus pluvalis without unwanted fillers and synthetics.
• Clinically Studied for Safety - Natural Astaxanthin has been clinically studied for decades supporting its safety and health benefits.
• Renewable Energy - 100% powered by renewable, geothermal energy

Serving Size: 1 gelcap 
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 5
Total Fat: 0.5g
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol): 3 IU
Natural Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis): 12 mg**