Haematococcus pluvialis

Description

Sometimes you may wonder why shellfish or flamingos have a pinkish-red colour. This colour is given to them by Haematococcus pluvialis, a red unicellular algae present in their diet.

Haematococcus pluvialiscontains carotenoids, particularly astaxanthin, a red pigment. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that allows the algae to protect itself from the sun's rays in order to avoid UV damage to the DNA.

Astaxanthin represents 6% of the total weight of this algae. This pigment is 6,000 times more antioxidant than vitamin C.

Haematococcus pluvialis acts as a protector against the oxidation of brain cells thanks to astaxanthin's ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. This pigment is also an eye protector and prevents skin ageing. This algae helps to improve endurance and performance while reducing recovery time.

The benefits

The astaxanthin contained in the red alga Haematococcus pluvialis, is a pigment of the carotenoid family. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress caused by free radicals.

The particularities of the THERASCIENCE Laboratory

Haematococcus pluvialis is a unicellular alga found in Arctic marine environments. It contains a natural carotenoid pigment: astaxanthin.

The THERASCIENCE Laboratory uses a patented Algalif^TM astaxanthin which guarantees a 100% pure and natural astaxanthin, of high quality, extracted with respect for the environment.

Haematococcus pluvialis is grown in the ultra-pure water of Iceland. It is guaranteed GMO-free and free of traces of heavy metals. The cultivation parameters are rigorously controlled in order to obtain an optimal concentration of astaxanthin.

As part of an eco-responsible approach, the cultivation of Haematococcus pluvialis enables the astaxanthin requirements to be covered without depleting the natural stock.