Our natural astaxanthin from native Hawaiian microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis) is 100% original BioAstin® from Hawaii, supplied by a global market leader with a heritage that spans over 30 years. BioAstin® comes from Hawaii's only microalgae farm in a "Biosecure Zone" where the use of pesticides, chemical fertilisers and genetically modified organisms is prohibited throughout the entire area. This guarantees the highest purity of algae, which is protected from exposure to pesticides, heavy metals and other toxins, as proven by regular laboratory tests. The state-of-the-art breeding tanks are constantly monitored in order to prevent the growth of foreign algae, which leads to contamination by other algae species in open breeding tanks.
In open cultivation tanks, the algae generate their natural vigour and vitality. The unique location of Hawaii's Kona Coast offers more sunlight year-round than any other coastal location in the US, allowing the seaweed to grow continuously 12 months a year. Sustainable cultivation takes place in the island's highly pure spring water, which is purified and reused several times, using resources sparingly. The natural lava rock and highly pure Pacific deep sea water ensure a rich supply of minerals and trace elements, without the use of artificial fertilisers. The production is 100% vegan, without the use of fish meal.
In contrast to completely synthetically produced astaxanthin, which is which is synthesised from petroleum chemicals or yeast for animal feed and salmon farming to achieve the appealing red colouration of the fish, our BioAstin® astaxanthin is completely natural. Unlike such isolated, synthetically produced astaxanthin, our natural astaxanthin is incorporated into a natural complex of other phytochemicals. The raw material BioAstin® is astaxanthin-containing Haematococcus extract with safflower oil as natural carrier oil, which has a particularly high oleic acid content. Due to the gentle spray-drying according to the ocean-chill method at low temperatures, the full content of the valuable carotenoids and the powerful potential is preserved.
Astaxanthin is fat soluble and has the best bioavailability in the form of liquid oil. That's why our capsules are not made from astaxanthin powder, but from liquid astaxanthin suspended in pure, high-quality MCT coconut oil, thereby delivering a significantly higher degree of bioavailability.
Our airtight and leak-proof GreenCaps help protect the selected oil-based raw materials from oxidation. The capsule shells are filled using nitrogen gas and then hermetically sealed, ensuring optimal freshness and extending the product's shelf life. Unlike most other HPMC capsules on the market, our GreenCaps are 100% free from controversial additives such as carrageenans, PEG and gelatine. They are vegan, gluten free and allergen free. Once the capsules are ready, we package them in environmentally friendly amber glass.
