{"product_id":"luto-astaxanthine-8mg-60-capsules-molles","title":"Astaxanthin 8 mg | 60 Softgels | LUTO Supplements","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAstaxanthin 8 mg Deposit in Soft Capsules from Natural Algae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement contains \u003cstrong\u003eastaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a red microalga that naturally produces this particular carotenoid. Per daily dose of two soft capsules, you get 8 mg of astaxanthin, supplemented with vitamin C and vitamin E. These three substances each work in their own way in your body but complement each other well. We tell you more below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat astaxanthin is and where it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstaxanthin is a fat-soluble carotenoid. This is the same group of substances that makes carrots orange and tomatoes red. But astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis has a different profile than beta-carotene or lycopene. The difference lies in how it behaves in your cell membranes. Astaxanthin lodges in the lipid layer of cells and intervenes there in oxidative chain reactions. In short: it scavenges free radicals precisely where they can cause the most damage. For this, LUTO uses AstaReal, a Swedish branded extract renowned for its consistent purity and concentration. This is not the same as a generic algae extract. AstaReal is cultivated in a controlled manner, making the amount of astaxanthin predictable per batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy vitamin C and E are in the same soft capsule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat many people don't know: not all antioxidants work in the same place. Astaxanthin and vitamin E are fat-soluble. They mainly protect the lipid-rich parts of your cells, such as membranes. Vitamin C, on the other hand, is water-soluble and acts in the watery part of your cells. This makes the combination logical, not because more is always better, but because they cover different compartments. There is an additional layer to this cooperation. Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E. This means that vitamin C ensures that vitamin E remains active longer. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. And vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. With astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis, they form a triple line in your body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy astaxanthin soft capsules contain sunflower oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstaxanthin is fat-soluble. If you take it as a dry powder in a regular capsule, your body absorbs less of it. This is where the soft capsule form comes in. Astaxanthin is dissolved in sunflower oil here, which supports absorption. You preferably take the soft capsules with a meal containing some fat, think of a drizzle of olive oil on your salad or half an avocado. This may seem like a detail, but for fat-soluble substances, it makes a noticeable difference. Moreover, the vitamin C in this formula also contributes to reducing fatigue and normal energy metabolism. These are pleasant side benefits for something you already take daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 8 mg daily dose in perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn clinical studies, doses of 4 to 20 mg of astaxanthin per day are used. Most studies work with 4 to 12 mg. With two soft capsules per day, you reach 8 mg of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis, which is in the middle of the studied range. If you prefer a lower dose, you can also start with one soft capsule per day. This provides 4 mg of astaxanthin, 60 mg of vitamin C, and 10 mg of vitamin E. The product is gluten-free, lactose-free, and GMO-free. Production takes place in Europe according to ISO 9001 and HACCP standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula has been deliberately kept compact. Not a long list of twenty ingredients, but three substances that together form a coherent whole. Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis as the core, vitamin E as a fat-soluble partner, and vitamin C as a water-soluble complement that also helps regenerate vitamin E. Simple, but thoughtful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUTO Supplements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49390694760676,"sku":"8720865080598","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9724\/7460\/files\/astaxtantineproductfoto_s.jpg?v=1783929188","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.fr\/en\/products\/luto-astaxanthine-8mg-60-capsules-molles","provider":"LUTO Supplements France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}