Bios Astaxanthin 4 mg capsules, 105 ST

The natural carotenoid astaxanthin is extracted from the green algae Haematococcus pluvialis. In stressful situations such as food shortages, high salt content in the water, strong UV radiation or extreme temperatures (heat, cold), this algae produces this valuable plant compound for its own protection. Astaxanthin has an exceptionally high antioxidant potential; for example, this pigment is approximately 1,000 times more effective against lipid peroxidation in the mitochondria than vitamin E and has 6,000 times the antioxidant potential of vitamin C. The sun’s UV radiation puts a strain on the eyes and is causally linked to the amount of damaged DNA and a shorter lifespan of the cells. Interestingly, the structure of astaxanthin closely resembles that of the human eye pigments lutein and zeaxanthin, but it has a significantly higher antioxidant power than these carotenoids. This pigment can cross the blood-retinal barrier of the brain unhindered and thus exert its beneficial effects directly within the eye. One factor contributing to progressive visual impairment is the degeneration of the photoreceptors in the eye. Long hours spent working at a computer also cause eye strain. Reducing oxidative stress in the eye helps to counteract degenerative eye conditions. Astaxanthin 4 mg Bios capsules also contain vitamin C and vitamin E. Vitamin C and vitamin E help protect cells from oxidative stress. Vitamin C helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.

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