Lamberts Astaxanthin 8mg is a vegan food supplement of 30 capsules. Two capsules provide 8mg of astaxanthin from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, plus 24mg of natural vitamin E. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. The daily dose of 2 capsules means one pack lasts 15 days.

Key Features

8mg astaxanthin per 2 capsules: The astaxanthin comes from a Haematococcus pluvialis extract, and the daily dose is 2 capsules.
Natural vitamin E included: Two capsules provide 24mg vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol), which is 200% of the Nutrient Reference Value (NRV).
Natural source: Lamberts uses astaxanthin from freshwater green algae in the natural 3S-3'S form, extracted with supercritical CO2 without solvents.
Vegan and vegetarian: The label states the capsules are suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

What is astaxanthin?

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a plant pigment closely related to zeaxanthin and lutein. In this product it is derived from the freshwater green algae Haematococcus pluvialis.

Is the astaxanthin in this supplement natural or synthetic?

Natural. Lamberts says it uses astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae in the natural 3S-3'S form, cultivated in a closed, climate-controlled system.

Is Astaxanthin 8mg suitable for children or during pregnancy?

No. The label says not to take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and that it should not be consumed by infants, children and adolescents younger than 14 years.

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Typically per 2 capsules:

Nutrient	Amount	% NRV
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis extract)	8mg	-
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol)	24mg	200%

NRV = Nutrient Reference Value. No NRV is established for astaxanthin.

Ingredients: Sunflower seed oil, capsule shell (humectant: glycerol; modified starch; gelling agent: carrageenan; colour: iron oxide), astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis extract), olive oil, antioxidant: rosemary extract, vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol).