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Higher Nature Astaxanthin (30 capsules)

Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered. It is the pigment that turns salmon, shrimp and flamingos such a deep shade of pink.

The ultimate antioxidant - it has up to 550 times the antioxidant capacity of Vitamin E, and up to 10 times the antioxidant capacities of Beta Carotene and Lutein.

Our Price: £8.90


HIGHLIGHTS

Higher Nature Astaxanthin:

  • One of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered.
  • Research suggests that it has tremendous promise for health and wellbeing; particularly in maintaining eyesight, fertility, immunity, heart and arteries, the digestive system, muscle endurance and visible signs of ageing of the skin.
  • It has up to 550 times the antioxidant capacities of Vitamin E.
  • It has up to 10 times the antioxidant capacities of Beta Carotene and Lutein.
  • Protects the skin against UVA and UVB damage.
  • From an unpolluted source of marine algae.
  • Protects eyes from free radical and UV damage.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Ingredients: Tomato powder, Haematococcus pluvialis (guaranteed 4mg pure astaxanthin per capsule) (antioxidant: rosemary oil extract), vegetarian capsule: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colours: red iron oxide, titanium dioxide; anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide; flow agent: magnesium stearate*; antioxidants: mixed tocopherols (natural Vitamin E), mixed carotenoids, rosemary leaf standardised extract (2-3% carnosic acid). *(vegetarian source)

No added: sugar, salt, wheat, gluten, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Product information:
One capsule typically provides:

Astaxathin (pure): 4mg
(from Haematococcus pluvialis)
Tomato powder: minimum 225mg
(natural source of lycopene)

Directions: Adults and children over 8 years, take 1 capsule a day with a meal, or as your health professional advises.
Best absorbed when taken with a meal containing olive (or other vegetable) oil.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Astaxanthin is one of the most potent natural antioxidants ever discovered. It is the pigment that turns salmon, shrimp and flamingos such a deep shade of pink.

Research suggests it has tremendous promise for maintaining the eyes, fertility, immunity, heart and arteries, the digestive system, muscles and joints and premature ageing of skin. Higher Nature’s astaxanthin is obtained from an unpolluted source of marine algae, Haematococcus pluvialis.

The ultimate antioxidant - it has up to 550 times the antioxidant capacity of Vitamin E, and up to 10 times the antioxidant capacities of Beta Carotene and Lutein. It can help reduce the visible signs of premature ageing and protect the skin from UVA and UVB damage. In addition, it is one of the few antioxidants able to cross the blood-retina barrier and protect the eyes from free radical and UV damage. Reducing free radical damage is considered important in keeping the eyes healthy into old age.

Added antioxidants protect the potency of Astaxanthin which, in itself, can enhance the action of