Astaxanthin 15mg | Haematococcus pluvialis | Antioxidant | 60 Vcaps x 3 | NPN 80144587
Each capsule delivers 15mg of natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis (Whole). Antioxidant. Helps reduce oxidative stress. Health Canada approved (NPN 80144587). Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, dairy free, soy free. Made in Canada. This listing is a 3-pack: 3 x 60 capsules = 180 capsules total (60 day supply per bottle at 1 capsule per day; 180 days total).
Duration of use: Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days). This 3-pack provides 180 days of supply. Consult a healthcare practitioner before beginning the second bottle and before each subsequent bottle.
Why Choose This Formula
• 15mg natural astaxanthin per capsule from Haematococcus pluvialis, the richest natural source
• Natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer from H. pluvialis, not synthetic racemic astaxanthin
• Antioxidant and oxidative stress reduction (Health Canada approved, NPN 80144587)
• Amphipathic structure: spans the entire cell membrane lipid bilayer for dual-phase antioxidant protection
• Exceptional singlet oxygen quenching without being consumed in the process
• 1 capsule per day with a fat-containing meal for optimal absorption
• 3-pack: 180 capsules total, 60 day supply per bottle
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80144587), vegan, made in Canada
Who Should Use This
• Adults seeking a high-dose (15mg) natural astaxanthin antioxidant from Haematococcus pluvialis
• Those who want the natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer rather than synthetic racemic astaxanthin
• Those seeking antioxidant support and help reducing oxidative stress from a Health Canada approved formula
• Those who want a vegan, non GMO astaxanthin capsule made in Canada
• Those who have consulted a healthcare practitioner and use astaxanthin consistently over the long term
Not recommended without healthcare practitioner guidance for use beyond 12 weeks. Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood thinners or blood pressure medications, or have a medical condition. See full safety information below.
What This Product Does
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant and helps reduce oxidative stress. Those are the Health Canada approved uses (NPN 80144587). Oxidative stress occurs when the production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals and singlet oxygen) exceeds the body's antioxidant defenses, leading to oxidative damage to cells, proteins, lipids, and DNA. Astaxanthin neutralizes reactive oxygen species through two primary mechanisms: direct free radical scavenging and exceptionally efficient singlet oxygen quenching.
What Is Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid: a subclass of carotenoids that contain oxygen atoms in their molecular structure (unlike carotenes such as beta-carotene, which are pure hydrocarbons). It is the pigment responsible for the pink-red coloration of salmon, shrimp, lobster, crab, and flamingos. These animals do not produce astaxanthin themselves; they obtain it by consuming astaxanthin-producing organisms in the food chain.
In nature, astaxanthin is produced primarily by the freshwater green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Under normal conditions, H. pluvialis is green (chlorophyll dominant). Under environmental stress conditions (high light intensity, UV radiation, nutrient deprivation, high salinity, or temperature extremes), the alga encysts and accumulates massive amounts of astaxanthin (up to 4 to 5% of dry weight) as a photoprotective mechanism. The astaxanthin acts as a biological sunscreen, absorbing and dissipating excess light energy to protect the alga's photosynthetic machinery from oxidative damage.
Natural vs. Synthetic Astaxanthin: The Stereoisomer Difference
Astaxanthin has two chiral centers (at the 3 and 3' positions of the molecule), giving rise to three possible stereoisomers: (3S,3'S), (3R,3'R), and (3R,3'S) (the meso form). Natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is predominantly the (3S,3'S) stereoisomer. Synthetic astaxanthin (produced petrochemically and used primarily in aquaculture feed to color farmed salmon) is a racemic mixture of all three stereoisomers in approximately equal proportions. The natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer from H. pluvialis is considered to have superior antioxidant activity and bioavailability compared to the synthetic racemic mixture.
How Astaxanthin Works as an Antioxidant
Amphipathic Membrane Spanning: Astaxanthin's long conjugated polyene chain (with 13 conjugated double bonds) spans the entire length of the cell membrane lipid bilayer, while its polar hydroxyl and keto end groups anchor at both the inner and outer surfaces of the membrane. This allows astaxanthin to provide antioxidant protection at both membrane surfaces simultaneously. By contrast, vitamin E protects only the lipid phase and vitamin C protects only the aqueous phase. Astaxanthin bridges both.
Singlet Oxygen Quenching: Astaxanthin is one of the most efficient natural singlet oxygen quenchers known. Singlet oxygen (1O2) is a highly reactive form of oxygen generated by UV radiation and other processes. Astaxanthin quenches singlet oxygen by physical energy transfer: the excitation energy is transferred from singlet oxygen to astaxanthin, which dissipates it as heat and returns to its ground state. Astaxanthin is not chemically consumed in this process and can quench multiple singlet oxygen molecules before being degraded.
Free Radical Scavenging: Astaxanthin also directly scavenges free radicals through electron donation and hydrogen atom transfer.
Fat Absorption: Why to Take With a Meal
Astaxanthin is fat-soluble. Its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is significantly enhanced when taken with dietary fat. Dietary fat stimulates bile secretion and the formation of mixed micelles in the small intestine, which are required for the solubilization and absorption of fat-soluble compounds. Without dietary fat, astaxanthin absorption can be substantially reduced. Any source of fat (nuts, avocado, olive oil, or a regular meal) is sufficient.
The 3-Pack and the 12-Week Duration of Use Guidance
This 3-pack provides 180 capsules (3 x 60), equivalent to 180 days of supply at 1 capsule per day. The Health Canada approved duration of use guidance is to ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (approximately 84 days). The 3-pack supply extends well beyond this guidance: the first bottle covers days 1 to 60, the second bottle days 61 to 120, and the third bottle days 121 to 180. Consult a healthcare practitioner before beginning the second bottle and again before beginning the third. The 3-pack is suited to those who have already consulted a healthcare practitioner and have been advised that continued long-term use is appropriate for their individual needs.
Astaxanthin range comparison:
• Single bottle: 60 capsules, 60 day supply
• 2-pack: 120 capsules, 120 day supply
• 3-pack (this listing): 180 capsules, 180 day supply
Dosage and Supply
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis, Whole): 15mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adults: 1 capsule, 1 time per day, with a meal containing dietary fat
Capsules per bottle: 60
Bottles in this listing: 3 (180 capsules total)
Supply per bottle: 60 days at 1 capsule per day
Total supply (3-pack): 180 days at 1 capsule per day
Duration of use: Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days)
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose
Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.
Quality and Purity
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80144587)
• 15mg natural astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis, Whole) per capsule
• Natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, dairy free, soy free
• 3 x 60 capsules (180 total)
• Made in Canada
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Astaxanthin is sensitive to light and heat; avoid storing in warm or brightly lit conditions. Keep bottles tightly sealed after each use.
Safety Information and Cautions
Duration of use: Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications (particularly blood thinners or medications that affect blood pressure), or have a medical condition.
May cause a reddish coloration of stool, which is normal and harmless due to the pigment nature of astaxanthin.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80144587).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is astaxanthin and where does it come from?
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid and the pigment responsible for the pink-red color of salmon, shrimp, and flamingos. This formula uses natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis, a freshwater green microalga that accumulates astaxanthin (up to 4 to 5% of dry weight) under stress conditions as a photoprotective mechanism.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin?
Natural astaxanthin from H. pluvialis is predominantly the (3S,3'S) stereoisomer. Synthetic astaxanthin is a racemic mixture of (3S,3'S), (3R,3'R), and (3R,3'S) stereoisomers. The natural (3S,3'S) form is considered to have superior antioxidant activity and bioavailability.
Why must astaxanthin be taken with a fat-containing meal?
Astaxanthin is fat-soluble. Dietary fat stimulates bile secretion and micelle formation in the small intestine, which are required for absorption of fat-soluble compounds. Without dietary fat, astaxanthin absorption is substantially reduced. Any source of fat is sufficient.
Why does astaxanthin cause reddish stool?
Astaxanthin is an intensely pigmented red-orange compound. At 15mg per day, some pigment passes through the gastrointestinal tract and can impart a reddish coloration to stool. This is normal, harmless, and expected at higher doses.
How long can I take this product and how does the 3-pack relate to the 12-week guidance?
Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days). This 3-pack provides 180 days of supply across three 60-day bottles. Consult a healthcare practitioner before beginning the second bottle (day 61) and before beginning the third bottle (day 121). The 3-pack is suited to those who have already received healthcare practitioner guidance for continued long-term use.
How does the 3-pack compare to other pack sizes?
All listings contain the same 60-capsule bottles of Astaxanthin 15mg (NPN 80144587) at 1 capsule per day. Single bottle: 60 day supply. 2-pack: 120 days. 3-pack: 180 days. All pack sizes require healthcare practitioner consultation for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days).
Astaxanthin 15mg | Haematococcus pluvialis | Antioxidant | 60 Vcaps x 3 | NPN 80144587
Each capsule delivers 15mg of natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis (Whole). Antioxidant. Helps reduce oxidative stress. Health Canada approved (NPN 80144587). Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, dairy free, soy free. Made in Canada. This listing is a 3-pack: 3 x 60 capsules = 180 capsules total (60 day supply per bottle at 1 capsule per day; 180 days total).
Duration of use: Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days). This 3-pack provides 180 days of supply. Consult a healthcare practitioner before beginning the second bottle and before each subsequent bottle.
Why Choose This Formula
• 15mg natural astaxanthin per capsule from Haematococcus pluvialis, the richest natural source
• Natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer from H. pluvialis, not synthetic racemic astaxanthin
• Antioxidant and oxidative stress reduction (Health Canada approved, NPN 80144587)
• Amphipathic structure: spans the entire cell membrane lipid bilayer for dual-phase antioxidant protection
• Exceptional singlet oxygen quenching without being consumed in the process
• 1 capsule per day with a fat-containing meal for optimal absorption
• 3-pack: 180 capsules total, 60 day supply per bottle
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80144587), vegan, made in Canada
Who Should Use This
• Adults seeking a high-dose (15mg) natural astaxanthin antioxidant from Haematococcus pluvialis
• Those who want the natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer rather than synthetic racemic astaxanthin
• Those seeking antioxidant support and help reducing oxidative stress from a Health Canada approved formula
• Those who want a vegan, non GMO astaxanthin capsule made in Canada
• Those who have consulted a healthcare practitioner and use astaxanthin consistently over the long term
Not recommended without healthcare practitioner guidance for use beyond 12 weeks. Consult a healthcare professional before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking blood thinners or blood pressure medications, or have a medical condition. See full safety information below.
What This Product Does
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant and helps reduce oxidative stress. Those are the Health Canada approved uses (NPN 80144587). Oxidative stress occurs when the production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals and singlet oxygen) exceeds the body's antioxidant defenses, leading to oxidative damage to cells, proteins, lipids, and DNA. Astaxanthin neutralizes reactive oxygen species through two primary mechanisms: direct free radical scavenging and exceptionally efficient singlet oxygen quenching.
What Is Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid: a subclass of carotenoids that contain oxygen atoms in their molecular structure (unlike carotenes such as beta-carotene, which are pure hydrocarbons). It is the pigment responsible for the pink-red coloration of salmon, shrimp, lobster, crab, and flamingos. These animals do not produce astaxanthin themselves; they obtain it by consuming astaxanthin-producing organisms in the food chain.
In nature, astaxanthin is produced primarily by the freshwater green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. Under normal conditions, H. pluvialis is green (chlorophyll dominant). Under environmental stress conditions (high light intensity, UV radiation, nutrient deprivation, high salinity, or temperature extremes), the alga encysts and accumulates massive amounts of astaxanthin (up to 4 to 5% of dry weight) as a photoprotective mechanism. The astaxanthin acts as a biological sunscreen, absorbing and dissipating excess light energy to protect the alga's photosynthetic machinery from oxidative damage.
Natural vs. Synthetic Astaxanthin: The Stereoisomer Difference
Astaxanthin has two chiral centers (at the 3 and 3' positions of the molecule), giving rise to three possible stereoisomers: (3S,3'S), (3R,3'R), and (3R,3'S) (the meso form). Natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is predominantly the (3S,3'S) stereoisomer. Synthetic astaxanthin (produced petrochemically and used primarily in aquaculture feed to color farmed salmon) is a racemic mixture of all three stereoisomers in approximately equal proportions. The natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer from H. pluvialis is considered to have superior antioxidant activity and bioavailability compared to the synthetic racemic mixture.
How Astaxanthin Works as an Antioxidant
Amphipathic Membrane Spanning: Astaxanthin's long conjugated polyene chain (with 13 conjugated double bonds) spans the entire length of the cell membrane lipid bilayer, while its polar hydroxyl and keto end groups anchor at both the inner and outer surfaces of the membrane. This allows astaxanthin to provide antioxidant protection at both membrane surfaces simultaneously. By contrast, vitamin E protects only the lipid phase and vitamin C protects only the aqueous phase. Astaxanthin bridges both.
Singlet Oxygen Quenching: Astaxanthin is one of the most efficient natural singlet oxygen quenchers known. Singlet oxygen (1O2) is a highly reactive form of oxygen generated by UV radiation and other processes. Astaxanthin quenches singlet oxygen by physical energy transfer: the excitation energy is transferred from singlet oxygen to astaxanthin, which dissipates it as heat and returns to its ground state. Astaxanthin is not chemically consumed in this process and can quench multiple singlet oxygen molecules before being degraded.
Free Radical Scavenging: Astaxanthin also directly scavenges free radicals through electron donation and hydrogen atom transfer.
Fat Absorption: Why to Take With a Meal
Astaxanthin is fat-soluble. Its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract is significantly enhanced when taken with dietary fat. Dietary fat stimulates bile secretion and the formation of mixed micelles in the small intestine, which are required for the solubilization and absorption of fat-soluble compounds. Without dietary fat, astaxanthin absorption can be substantially reduced. Any source of fat (nuts, avocado, olive oil, or a regular meal) is sufficient.
The 3-Pack and the 12-Week Duration of Use Guidance
This 3-pack provides 180 capsules (3 x 60), equivalent to 180 days of supply at 1 capsule per day. The Health Canada approved duration of use guidance is to ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (approximately 84 days). The 3-pack supply extends well beyond this guidance: the first bottle covers days 1 to 60, the second bottle days 61 to 120, and the third bottle days 121 to 180. Consult a healthcare practitioner before beginning the second bottle and again before beginning the third. The 3-pack is suited to those who have already consulted a healthcare practitioner and have been advised that continued long-term use is appropriate for their individual needs.
Astaxanthin range comparison:
• Single bottle: 60 capsules, 60 day supply
• 2-pack: 120 capsules, 120 day supply
• 3-pack (this listing): 180 capsules, 180 day supply
Dosage and Supply
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis, Whole): 15mg per capsule
Suggested Use: Adults: 1 capsule, 1 time per day, with a meal containing dietary fat
Capsules per bottle: 60
Bottles in this listing: 3 (180 capsules total)
Supply per bottle: 60 days at 1 capsule per day
Total supply (3-pack): 180 days at 1 capsule per day
Duration of use: Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days)
Non Medicinal Ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose
Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate dosage and duration of use for your individual needs.
Quality and Purity
• Health Canada approved (NPN 80144587)
• 15mg natural astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis, Whole) per capsule
• Natural (3S,3'S) stereoisomer
• Vegan hypromellose capsule
• Vegan, non GMO, gluten free, dairy free, soy free
• 3 x 60 capsules (180 total)
• Made in Canada
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Astaxanthin is sensitive to light and heat; avoid storing in warm or brightly lit conditions. Keep bottles tightly sealed after each use.
Safety Information and Cautions
Duration of use: Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.
Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medications (particularly blood thinners or medications that affect blood pressure), or have a medical condition.
May cause a reddish coloration of stool, which is normal and harmless due to the pigment nature of astaxanthin.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product is approved by Health Canada (NPN 80144587).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is astaxanthin and where does it come from?
Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid and the pigment responsible for the pink-red color of salmon, shrimp, and flamingos. This formula uses natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis, a freshwater green microalga that accumulates astaxanthin (up to 4 to 5% of dry weight) under stress conditions as a photoprotective mechanism.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin?
Natural astaxanthin from H. pluvialis is predominantly the (3S,3'S) stereoisomer. Synthetic astaxanthin is a racemic mixture of (3S,3'S), (3R,3'R), and (3R,3'S) stereoisomers. The natural (3S,3'S) form is considered to have superior antioxidant activity and bioavailability.
Why must astaxanthin be taken with a fat-containing meal?
Astaxanthin is fat-soluble. Dietary fat stimulates bile secretion and micelle formation in the small intestine, which are required for absorption of fat-soluble compounds. Without dietary fat, astaxanthin absorption is substantially reduced. Any source of fat is sufficient.
Why does astaxanthin cause reddish stool?
Astaxanthin is an intensely pigmented red-orange compound. At 15mg per day, some pigment passes through the gastrointestinal tract and can impart a reddish coloration to stool. This is normal, harmless, and expected at higher doses.
How long can I take this product and how does the 3-pack relate to the 12-week guidance?
Ask a healthcare practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days). This 3-pack provides 180 days of supply across three 60-day bottles. Consult a healthcare practitioner before beginning the second bottle (day 61) and before beginning the third bottle (day 121). The 3-pack is suited to those who have already received healthcare practitioner guidance for continued long-term use.
How does the 3-pack compare to other pack sizes?
All listings contain the same 60-capsule bottles of Astaxanthin 15mg (NPN 80144587) at 1 capsule per day. Single bottle: 60 day supply. 2-pack: 120 days. 3-pack: 180 days. All pack sizes require healthcare practitioner consultation for use beyond 12 weeks (84 days).
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