Natural astaxanthin 8 mg
The most powerful antioxidant in the plant world, in its natural form: the red pigment of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis.
Algorigin Astaxanthin provides 8 mg of natural astaxanthin per dose, extracted without solvents from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis grown in fresh water in Hawaii. It is combined with 20 mg of vitamin E (166% of the NRV), which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Plant-based softgels, extra virgin olive oil, no preservatives, vegan. Algorigin is a Swiss brand: our astaxanthin is available online and in more than 600 Swiss pharmacies.
Cell protection: vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
100% natural astaxanthin: the pigment the alga makes itself to protect itself from the sun, never synthesised from petrochemicals.
Steady nutrition, day after day: 2 softgels provide 8 mg of astaxanthin and 166% of the NRV for vitamin E.
“As a PhD in biology, I recommend a 3-month course: just the right length of time to build deep, lasting results, with complete confidence.”
PhD in biology
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What is astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a pigment in the same family as beta-carotene and lutein. It is what gives wild salmon, prawns and flamingos their reddish-orange colour. Its original source is the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis: when exposed to sunlight or stress, the algae produces large amounts of astaxanthin to protect itself, until it turns bright red. It is this extract that we concentrate in our softgels.
Astaxanthin is known for its high antioxidant power, measured in the laboratory, and for its ability to insert itself into cell membranes. It comes in two forms: natural astaxanthin (from algae) and synthetic astaxanthin (from petrochemicals, used mainly in aquaculture). Algorigin uses only natural astaxanthin. Our Spirulina Zinc completes this skin routine
What are the benefits of astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin does not yet have an authorised health claim in Europe or Switzerland. Our formula therefore combines natural astaxanthin with vitamin E, whose effects are recognised:
Protection of cells from oxidative stress
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is one of the mechanisms of cellular ageing, accelerated by sun, pollution, smoking and intense exercise. One dose provides 166% of the NRV for vitamin E.
Astaxanthin and skin
This is our customers' number one use: a course of astaxanthin as a beauty routine “from within”, particularly before and during the summer. The pigment builds up in cell membranes, including those of the skin. For hair, skin and nails, vitamin E is complemented by the zinc in our Spirulina Zinc.
Astaxanthin and eyes
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid studied for its presence in eye tissue. For vision, the authorised claim relates to DHA: our Vegan Omega-3 DHA EPA provides 300 mg of DHA per capsule, and DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
Astaxanthin and sport
Many endurance athletes take astaxanthin as a course. Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from the oxidative stress generated by exercise.
Astaxanthin and sun
The algae produces the pigment to protect itself from UV rays. Taken as a course before summer, astaxanthin is part of our Sun Pack. It is not a substitute for sun protection.
Who is it for?
For anyone who wants to care for their skin from within
Women and men who turn their routine into a beauty ritual, from a summer course to a year-round habit.
For athletes
To support intensive training and exposure to oxidative stress.
For the over-40s
Oxidative stress builds up over time: astaxanthin and vitamin E are part of our Cellular Vitality Pack.
Not recommended for children. Vegan.
90-day money-back guarantee
Our supplements work gradually: follow the course for 90 days to assess their effects. After that, if you are not satisfied, email us at info@algorigin.com with your order number and a specific reason. Once approved, you will be refunded within 14 days to your original payment method, with no need to return the product. Valid once per customer.
Composition and nutritional values
- Protein, 220mg
- Fat, 655mg
- Carbohydrates, 91mg
- Haematococcus pluvialis, 180mg
- Natural astaxanthin, 8mg
- Vitamin E, 20mg (166% NRV)
Per daily dose (2 softgels): Haematococcus pluvialis extract 180 mg, including natural astaxanthin 8 mg · vitamin E 20 mg (166% NRV) · fat 655 mg · protein 220 mg · carbohydrates 91 mg. Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, plant-based coating (maize starch, glycerine, sorbitol, carrageenan, purified water), Haematococcus pluvialis extract. 100% natural, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, organic. Food supplement: not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of young children.
They take and recommend our Astaxanthin
Good product
I've been taking Astaxanthin for six weeks. I had a few doubts at first, but I'm happy with this routine: two softgels with a meal, one simple step. My complexion seems fresher, and that's enough for me to keep going.
Astaxanthin: the very best
I combine it with Spirulina Zinc and this duo really suits me. They're the two products I can't do without in my beauty routine: a clean formula, nothing superfluous, exactly what I was looking for.
A gem for my routine
Two months in and I'm hooked on this ritual. My skin seems to like it: it feels softer when I wake up. I recommend it to anyone who wants to look after herself naturally.
A great discovery
Three weeks in and I'm won over: easy-to-take softgels, no smell, and an origin that speaks to me, an alga grown in Hawaii and processed without solvents. Thank you Algorigin for this lovely discovery!
Sceptical at first
I wasn't really convinced at first, but I gave it a go anyway. After five weeks, my complexion seems fresher than usual, especially in the morning. Nothing spectacular, but enough to keep going. Glad I took the plunge.
Now essential for me
I'd tried several supplements without being convinced. With Algorigin's Astaxanthin, the ingredients gave me confidence: the algae's pigment, vitamin E, and nothing else. Three months later, it's part of my routine. I'm not giving it up.
Laboratory testing
Purity isn't something you claim, it's something you verify. We have both our raw materials and our finished products laboratory-tested for purity and active compound content, and we publish the results.
Cell protection
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
100% natural astaxanthin
The pigment the alga makes itself to protect itself from the sun, never synthesised from petrochemicals.
Steady nutrition, day after day
2 softgels provide 8 mg of astaxanthin and 166% of the NRV for vitamin E.
Dosage: how should I take astaxanthin?
Take 2 astaxanthin softgels a day with a meal that contains some fat (astaxanthin is fat-soluble). One jar lasts 30 days.
Astaxanthin: morning or evening?
With the meal richest in fat, often lunch or dinner. What matters is consistency.
What dose of astaxanthin per day?
Clinical studies most often use 4 to 12 mg a day. Our 8 mg dose sits right in the middle of that range, with added vitamin E on top.
How long does a course of astaxanthin last?
The pigment builds up gradually in cell membranes: allow 4 to 6 weeks to reach saturation, and a course of at least 3 months. Many of our customers take it all year round.
Precautions
People on anticoagulants: seek medical advice. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice.
Why choose Algorigin astaxanthin?
*These percentages use protein as a reference, but the results also apply to other micronutrients.*
Origin and purity
Our astaxanthin has been grown for more than 24 years on the Big Island of Hawaii, on the ocean's edge, in a biosecure zone guaranteed free from pesticides, herbicides and GMOs. The exceptional sunshine allows the algae to grow sustainably all year round, with no heating or artificial light.
Cultivation in freshwater ponds and solvent-free processing produce a high-quality natural astaxanthin that remains stable over time. Every batch is laboratory-tested and the certificates are available to view.
Points of sale
Where can I buy astaxanthin in Switzerland?
Our natural astaxanthin 8 mg is available online and in more than 600 pharmacies and drugstores across Switzerland. Your pharmacist knows our range and can advise you.
Online at algorigin.com
Ordered before 4 pm, shipped the same day. Delivery by Swiss Post in 2 to 3 working days, free from CHF 69. Payment by invoice available.
In pharmacies and drugstores
More than 600 points of sale in Switzerland: Amavita, Sun Store, Zur Rose, Abilis and independent drugstores.
Backed by science
Astaxanthin has been the subject of more than 2,000 scientific publications, including clinical trials on skin, eye strain and sports recovery, at doses of 4 to 12 mg a day.
Source: PubMed - Chart showing how the number of scientific studies on microalgae has grown over the years.
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Complementary products
Our customers often combine this product with these supplements for a more complete course.
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Spirulina Zinchair, skin, nails
from CHF 37.90 -
Vegan Omega-3 DHA EPAvision and brain
from CHF 49.90 -
Antioxidant Packastaxanthin and spirulina zinc, as a 3-month course
CHF 77.80
Frequently asked questions about astaxanthin
What are the benefits of astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with high antioxidant power, taken as a course for skin, sport and cellular ageing. In our formula, vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Is astaxanthin dangerous? Does it have side effects?
Natural astaxanthin is a food pigment eaten every day in salmon and prawns. At usual doses (4 to 12 mg), no notable side effects have been reported; at very high doses, the skin may take on an orange tint. People taking anticoagulants should seek medical advice.
Astaxanthin and the thyroid: is there a contraindication?
No established interaction with the thyroid. If you are on thyroid treatment, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before starting a course.
Astaxanthin and the liver, astaxanthin and high blood pressure?
No known contraindications at the recommended doses. As with any supplement, seek medical advice if you have a health condition or are undergoing treatment.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic astaxanthin?
Natural astaxanthin is extracted from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis; synthetic astaxanthin is made from petrochemical derivatives, mainly for aquaculture. Algorigin uses only natural astaxanthin, extracted without solvents.
8 mg or 12 mg: which dose should I choose?
8 mg a day matches the most widely studied doses. Our formula adds 166% of the NRV for vitamin E, something 12 mg astaxanthin products on their own do not provide.
How should I take astaxanthin: morning or evening, with or without food?
2 softgels a day, with a meal containing fat, at whatever time suits you.
How long before you see results?
The pigment builds up over 4 to 6 weeks. A 3-month course is the duration recommended by our expert.
Does astaxanthin help you tan?
No. It is produced by the alga to protect itself from UV rays and is taken as a course before summer, but it never replaces sun protection.
Where can I find astaxanthin in a pharmacy in Switzerland?
In more than 600 Swiss pharmacies and drugstores (Amavita, Sun Store, Zur Rose, independents) or at algorigin.com with delivery in 2 to 3 days.
Is Algorigin astaxanthin organic and vegan?
Yes: vegan, organic, plant-based capsules, gluten-free and lactose-free.
