Description

DUOLIFE Astaxanthin is a food supplement from the Pure Formula line which contains naturally sourced astaxanthin in a concentrated dose, sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis algae. It is enclosed in capsules made of HPMC, an organic cellulose derivative, with delayed release time.

Astaxanthin, also known as “the queen of carotenoids”, is a compound from the xantophyll group, which naturally occurs in the environment. Carotenoids are colourants synthetised by plants, fungi, bacteria and algae. These colourants participate in many biological processes of plants, are responsible for the colour of many fruit and flowers, and possess strong antioxidising properties. Human body can’t synthetise carotenoids, so they must be supplied with food. Astaxanthin biosynthesis is done only by some species of algae, yeast, Gram-negative bacteria and plants.

The main source of astaxanthin in human diet are fish and seafood. But the richest source of this compound are Haematoccocus pluvalis algae. In the body, astaxanthin with the presence of bile acids binds with fats, creating micelles, and in such form reaches body tissues.

DUOLIFE Astaxanthin also contains inulin sourced from chicory root, which synergistically supports the action of the main ingredient – astaxanthin.