Now Foods, Astaxanthin, 10 mg, 60 Softgels

Now Foods Astaxanthin – 10 mg of natural astaxanthin in one softgel

Now Foods Astaxanthin is a food supplement with 10 mg of natural astaxanthin in each softgel. The astaxanthin is obtained from an extract of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis and dissolved in extra virgin olive oil. This is the higher-dose astaxanthin product from NOW Foods: the regular version has 4 mg per softgel, this one 10 mg of astaxanthin. The daily dose is one softgel and the bottle contains 60 softgels, so one pack lasts for two months. In addition to astaxanthin and olive oil, the softgel contents include natural vitamin E in the form of d-alpha tocopherol.

What is astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin is a reddish-orange natural pigment belonging to the carotenoid group – the same family of compounds as beta-carotene and lutein. In nature, astaxanthin is produced by certain microalgae, one of the best known being the single-celled freshwater alga Haematococcus pluvialis. This alga is the source of the astaxanthin in this product. Through the food chain, astaxanthin also ends up in salmon, shrimp and other marine animals and gives them their characteristic pinkish colour. As astaxanthin is a fat-soluble substance, it is dissolved in olive oil in the softgel, and the softgel is best taken with food that contains fat. Because it is a natural raw material, the colour of the softgel contents may vary slightly from batch to batch, which does not affect product quality.

How to use?

Take one softgel a day with a fat-containing meal and swallow it with a glass of water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of one softgel a day. If you also take other food supplements containing astaxanthin, such as krill oil, take their amounts into account. After opening, close the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

Key features

• 10 mg astaxanthin – in one softgel.
• Natural source – extract of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis.
• In olive oil – the astaxanthin is dissolved in extra virgin olive oil.
• Vitamin E – natural d-alpha tocopherol in the softgel contents.
• 1 softgel a day – 60 softgels last for 60 days.
• NOW Foods – a family-owned company since 1968; non-GMO, manufactured under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Astaxanthin is intended for adults only who want to add natural astaxanthin from microalgae to their daily diet and prefer a higher amount in one capsule. The softgel shell is made of gelatin (bovine gelatin according to NOW Foods), so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The product contains refined soy oil, which should be taken into account in case of soy allergy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients, quality and storage

Besides astaxanthin, the softgel contains extra virgin olive oil and natural vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol); the capsule shell consists of gelatin, water and glycerin. According to the EU label, the product contains refined soy oil. The product is made without wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish and shellfish, but the same GMP facility also processes raw materials containing these allergens. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO and kosher certified. Country of origin: United States of America. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968. Because of natural raw materials, the colour of the softgels may vary slightly. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place.