{"product_id":"astaxanthin-capsules","title":"Natural Astaxanthin 4mg from Algae, One a Day | Astaxanthin | 60 Capsules","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAstaxanthin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Oxidative stress occurs when the production of harmful molecules called “free radicals” reach levels beyond the normal protective capacity of our antioxidant defenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, the body can handle free radicals if enough antioxidants are available, however when we have an abundance of free radicals it may be worth considering increasing our consumption of antioxidants. An antioxidant is a substance that can give an electron to the unstable free radical atom and stop the chain reaction and, in turn, the damage. Well known antioxidants include Vitamins A, C, E, Beta Carotene, and now, the superantioxidant Astaxanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA randomized double-blind study evaluated Astaxanthin’s effects on oxidative damage to fatty acid membranes, the study concluded that Astaxanthin supplementation lead to significantly reduced oxidized fatty acids. In another study conducted at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokushima, Japan. Astaxanthin was found to be twice as effective as Beta-Carotene at inhibiting oxidative damage to lipids (that form cell membranes). The study concluded that Astaxanthin’s unique chemical structure makes it a particularly potent tool for trapping free radicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. “Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on lipid peroxidation” - Research Institute of Public Health, University of Kuopio, P.O. Box 1627, FI-70211 Kuopio, Finland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. “Efficient radical trapping at the surface and inside the phospholipid membrane is responsible for highly potent antiperoxidative activity of the carotenoid astaxanthin.” -Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokushima, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality Assured:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"height: 40px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"GMP Supplements\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/metabolicsimages\/Siteimages\/GMP.png\" title=\"GMP Supplements\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/blog\/how-are-your-supplements-made\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMade to \u003cstrong\u003eGMP\u003c\/strong\u003e standards.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"height: 40px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Made in the UK\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/metabolicsimages\/Siteimages\/UKmade.png\" title=\"UK Made\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/video-production-tour\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMade in our \u003cstrong\u003eclean room facility\u003c\/strong\u003e, here in the \u003cstrong\u003eUK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"height: 40px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"ISO accredited\" src=\"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/media\/wysiwyg\/metabolicsimages\/Siteimages\/ISO.png\" title=\"Tick\" style=\"width: 40px; height: 40px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/metabolics-accreditations\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO:9001\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eISO:14001\u003c\/strong\u003e accredited.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for vegetarians and vegans\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metabolics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071781450060,"sku":"ASTAX060C","price":27.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/6623\/0092\/files\/astaxanthin-60-capsules-6380848.png?v=1772021897","url":"https:\/\/www.metabolics.com\/products\/astaxanthin-capsules","provider":"Metabolics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}