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Nutrex Hawaii BioAstin Supreme Hawaiian Astaxanthin - 6mg, 60 Softgels - Farm-Direct Premium Antioxidant Supplement for Eye, Skin, Joint & Immune System Health* - Blended with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Brand | Nutrex Hawaii |
Flavor | BioAstin Supreme |
Unit Count | 60 Count |
Item Form | Softgel |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 5 x 4 inches |
Special Ingredients | Astaxanthin |
Product Benefits | Eye Health Support, Immune Support, Anti-Aging, Inflammation Management |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Package Information | Canister, Bottle |
Number of Items | 1 |
About this item
- Joint health & recovery from physical activity: With results you can feel, BioAstin is recommended for individuals interested in supporting quick recovery from strenuous exercise or physical activity, and also reducing oxidative stress that causes soreness and stiffness
- Skin support during UV & sun exposure: Scientific studies show taking astaxanthin increased the amount of time it took for UV radiation to redden the skin. Other studies showed improvements in skin moisture and appearance.
- It matters where it’s grown. Hawaiian Spirulina is grown with craft and science on our Kona Coast farm allowing us to ensure consistent purity and high quality. Carved out of lava fields, and fed by bright natural Hawaiian sunlight, clean crisp air, and lava-filtered Hawaiian aquifer water – this healthy environment supports a healthy farm.
- Superior antioxidant: Astaxanthin is one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants – 800X stronger than CoQ10 - 6,000X stronger than Vitamin C - 100X stronger than Vitamin E in relative antioxidant activity.
- Quality & safety: We grow and bottle our own product so you can be confident knowing where your astaxanthin comes from. GMP Facility certified; extensive quality control; USP, IGEN (Non-GMO tested) & NAXA verified natural astaxanthin; Pesticide, Herbicide & Gluten Free
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Product Description
Take care of yourself while taking care of the environment with Nutrex Hawaii BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin. This super antioxidant supplement is made with Hawaiian Astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. This supplement is more powerful than vitamin E, vitamin C, and C0Q10. Our growing process generates a full spectrum of natural Carotenoids for immune system support. This science-backed exercise recovery supplement supports heart, brain, joint, and eye care health. This immune support supplement for adults and kids also supports skin moisture retention and skin support.
This 3rd party tested supplement is grown and made in the USA with all the good stuff and none of the bad. This supplement is free from gluten, soy, nuts, lactose, GMOs, and BSE.
Our supplements go from our Hawaiian ponds to you. Most astaxanthin is grown in laboratories, but Hawaiian Astaxanthin is cultivated naturally outdoors and is nourished in sun-drenched ponds with pure filtered Hawaiian aquifer water. Demand farm facts and know the water source.
Nutrex Hawaii was founded in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in 1990 by Dr. Gerald Cysewski, a world-renowned expert in microalgae and carotenoids. Our mission is to utilize the benefits of microalgae to aid overall health and support long lifespans in the worldwide community. What sets us apart is that we are a Hawaiian farm and we grow all our own products rather than outsourcing. Our farm draws on the natural resources that surround us, ensuring pure and fresh supplements.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 6 x 5 x 4 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Item model number : 732894035126
- Date First Available : October 25, 2004
- Manufacturer : Nutrex Hawaii
- ASIN : B0039ITKUQ
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #145,856 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household)
- #70 in Astaxanthin Nutritional Supplements
- #6,131 in Sales & Deals
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Easy to swallow | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 3.1 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
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form | Softgel | Softgel | Softgel | Softgel | Softgel | Softgel |
flavor | BioAstin Supreme | Coconut | Unflavored | Algae | Unflavored | — |
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weight | — | 12 milligrams | 0.09 kilograms | — | 24 milligrams | 0.06 kilograms |
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product benefit | Anti-Aging, Eye Health Support, Immune Support, Inflammation Management | Heart Health Support | Eye Health Support | Eye Health Support | antioxidant, skin, eye, heart, joint, brain, immune system | Antioxidant |
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Please use precaution if you have sensitivities to the listed ingredients. Should you experience any unpleasant reactions, either reduce dosage or discontinue use of product.
Ingredients
BioAstin Natural Hawaiian Astaxanthin, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Non-GMO modified cornstarch, Seaweed, Glycerin(vegetable), Sorbitol, Purified Water, High Oleic Safflower and/or Sunflower Oil, Natural Tocopherols, Also contains naturally occuring carotenoids including lutien in a synergistic blend.
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One to two vegan softgels per day with a meal. Results are usually seen within 2 to 6 weeks of daily use.
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Customers like the quality, pain relief, energy, and value of the health personal care product. For example, they mention it helps keep joints and hands from hurting, and provides good sun protection. Some are happy with vision, and vegetarian.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They say it is an excellent, beneficial product that works well. Some customers also mention that the company is reliable and the product is of consistently high quality.
"...QUANTITY, QUALITY VS PRICE - there are a lot of astaxanthin products out there and I researched this one years ago and am happy with the company and..." Read more
"This is a wonderful Astaxanthin, but I do get a slight fishy burp about an hour after taking it in the morning right after breakfast...." Read more
"...I believe that the sellers product is a quality product. The issue is with it baking in the sun without my awareness." Read more
"...would recommend these for increased eye moisture as they have worked for me very well but you might want to clear it with your doctor forst if you..." Read more
Customers find the pain relief from the product to be great. They say it helps keep joints and hands from hurting, tremendously helps with joint pain, and really helps with inflammation from fibromyalgia and rhumematoma. Some say the product is the best anti-inflammatory they've used and it reduces pain, muscle soreness, and heartburn. Some customers also say it's good for eye health and helps hair and skin.
"Apparently, Natural Astaxanthin is the most potent antioxident known to man, being 6,000 times more potent than Vitamin C. I have read that nothing..." Read more
"...I feel a difference in my joints, energy and I am VERY fair skinned, and while I also wear sunblock, well, I can burn walking out to get the mail...." Read more
"...Libido, and I wish it really were in my head, because it tremendously helped my joint pain. Unfortunately, wishing cannot make it so...." Read more
"...My skin feels strong and supple. I have only a couple small wrinkles on my forehead. Most people do not think I look 67...." Read more
Customers say the product gives them more energy and stamina. They also mention that it improves their health, skin, nails, and even their eyesight. Customers also mention the product is 550 times stronger than Vitamin E, 750 times stronger then CoQ10, and 6000 times stronger that Vitamin C. They describe it as a pretty strong androgen, and report no more pain in their knees or cracking knees.
"...find myself swimming upstream for days like a salmon, but indications of increased stamina, etc., tell me this supplement is working to my benefit...." Read more
"...So, you can imagine, this is a pretty strong androgen. DHT is the most androgenic of hormones...." Read more
"...THEN VITAMIN E..750 TIMES STRONGER THEN CoQ10 AND A WHOPPING 6000 TIMES MORE STRONGER THEN VITAMIN C. I HAVE BEEN TAKING IT FOR A FEW YEARS AND I..." Read more
"...weeks, I was ecstatic to notice I had no more pain in my knees, no cracking knees and no more joint problems in my knees. I praise this product...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the health personal care product. They mention that it has a good price and fast shipping.
"...I had always read that BioAstin was the best brand to buy so the price was right and I liked that I could get 6mg instead of the 4 mg that I had..." Read more
"...I chose this product in particular because the price is decent and it’s a vegetarian formula...." Read more
"...The price is reasonable. As long as the price stays reasonable, I'll probably order another bottle....and then after "x" months of taking this,..." Read more
"...Well priced for amount you get and no side affects on this amount of milligrams or the brand." Read more
Customers like the sunburn protection provided by the product. They say it provides good sun protection, and is great for skin protection from the sun and inflammation in the body. Customers also mention that it's an internal sunscreen, so they don't have to use sunscreen.
"...This is also an internal sunscreen, so one doesn't burn and immediately peel with too much sun exposure...." Read more
"...SO I WAS ALSO THRILLED TO READ OF THE FINDINGS THAT IT PROVIDES NATURAL SUN PROTECTION BOTH INTERNALLY & EXTERNALLY...." Read more
"...I am certainly not disappointed with these. I love the protection these offer from the sun. I have not had a sunburn since I began taking them...." Read more
"...some months already, I decided to test the claim that it provides good sun protection...." Read more
Customers say the product is beneficial for the eyes and helps prevent sun damage. They also say it improves vision, alertness, stamina, and even their eyesight. Some customers also mention that they noticed an immediate difference in their eyes. They say it helps keep their eyes strong and not tired anymore.
"...It is beneficial for the eyes, and helps prevent sun damage to them, as well...." Read more
"...This helps with that.I also noticed almost an IMMEDIATE difference in my eyes! I HAD very dry eyes and this helped IMMENSELY...." Read more
"...and can honestly say it is making a big difference - and my eyes are not tired anymore- so I take one of these and 2 of the natural factors every..." Read more
"...I also noticed an increase in energy, alertness, stamina and even my eyesight. I'm taking this along with Neptune Krill Oil...." Read more
Customers appreciate that the gels are vegetarian. They also mention that the Bioastin Supreme has a vegan gel cap.
"...PROS:INGREDIENTS - I LOVE the Bioastin Supreme has a vegan gel cap and that there is extra virgin olive oil in it...." Read more
"...product in particular because the price is decent and it’s a vegetarian formula...." Read more
"...I prefer glass over plastic. Great thing is that it is vegetarian...." Read more
"...My wife and I take these, and we especially love that they are vegan...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the product. They mention that it improves vision, makes their skin look great, and turns on a younger look for their skin. They also say that the product smooths skin and wrinkles, and their skin is practically glowing.
"...BONUS - Smooths skin and wrinkles. My skin feels more moisturized from within...." Read more
"...I did feel an increase in energy and my skin looks great after using these, but it’s hard to say just how much can be attributed to the supplement...." Read more
"...I noticed a change in my skin and skin tone right away. I also noticed an increase in energy, alertness, stamina and even my eyesight...." Read more
"...When used every day for a month, this product turns on a younger look for your skin. Fine lines soften and disappear within 2 months...." Read more
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Natural Astaxanthin is responsible for making flamingos pink, and providing the color to salmon and the stamina for them to swim upstream for days, I have not turned pink like a flamingo, nor do I find myself swimming upstream for days like a salmon, but indications of increased stamina, etc., tell me this supplement is working to my benefit. And, I have noticed one of its jobs is to help root toxins out of one's system.
This is also an internal sunscreen, so one doesn't burn and immediately peel with too much sun exposure. It is beneficial for the eyes, and helps prevent sun damage to them, as well.
After purchasing another brand of Natural Astaxanthin, which when tested contained none ot the Natural Astaxanthin it claimed to have, I have come to greatly respect Nutrex Hawaii's products. I am convinced this is an upstanding company, and their 6mg capsules work well for those of us who prefer to consume our daily supplements in divided doses.
One of my noticable benefits is a knee, which the doctor said required surgery. I can now navigate stairs, and rarely notice my knee issues. Do I feel healthier using this supplement? Most definitely!
UPDATE June 11, 2017: I continue to purchase and use this supplement, but again, I found another brand which I thought was a better value - and got taken for another ride. It was a repeat of an earlier mistake, as again there was NO Natural Astaxanthin in those capsules, which claimed to be 12mg. If the price is not comparable to similar products, it may not be what the labels states. Buyer beware - even on Amazon.
Use a reputable brand of Natural Astaxanthin, like Nutrex-Hawaii. Otherwise, one may be consuming who knows what?
THIS is a DEFINITE staple in the supplements I take. I find 6 mg a day is best for me and does what I need it to do, so a bottle lasts me two months. SMALL price to pay for all it does for me.
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INGREDIENTS - I LOVE the Bioastin Supreme has a vegan gel cap and that there is extra virgin olive oil in it. ALSO LOVE THEY'RE VEGAN SOFT GELS!
EFFECTS - I am now in my seventies (71 in a couple months), and have been taking on and off for over 15 years, starting with the regular Bioastin.
I feel a difference in my joints, energy and I am VERY fair skinned, and while I also wear sunblock, well, I can burn walking out to get the mail. This helps with that.
I also noticed almost an IMMEDIATE difference in my eyes! I HAD very dry eyes and this helped IMMENSELY.
BONUS - Smooths skin and wrinkles. My skin feels more moisturized from within. STILL use moisturizer on my face, but I've noticed a smoothing of wrinkles.
QUANTITY, QUALITY VS PRICE - there are a lot of astaxanthin products out there and I researched this one years ago and am happy with the company and how they make this product, But also because of PRICE vs QUANTITY.
CONS: NONE really except I suggest you START with 4 to 6mg and go from there.
Sometimes LESS is MORE.
I find the 6mg fine for me. Not saying many can't benefit from 12 mg, just saying you may wish to start with 4-6 mg once a day to see how your personal chemistry works with the gel caps.
It seems more reviews saying THEY DIDN'T LIKE IT had started with 12 MGS.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2011
THIS is a DEFINITE staple in the supplements I take. I find 6 mg a day is best for me and does what I need it to do, so a bottle lasts me two months. SMALL price to pay for all it does for me.
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PROS:
INGREDIENTS - I LOVE the Bioastin Supreme has a vegan gel cap and that there is extra virgin olive oil in it. ALSO LOVE THEY'RE VEGAN SOFT GELS!
EFFECTS - I am now in my seventies (71 in a couple months), and have been taking on and off for over 15 years, starting with the regular Bioastin.
I feel a difference in my joints, energy and I am VERY fair skinned, and while I also wear sunblock, well, I can burn walking out to get the mail. This helps with that.
I also noticed almost an IMMEDIATE difference in my eyes! I HAD very dry eyes and this helped IMMENSELY.
BONUS - Smooths skin and wrinkles. My skin feels more moisturized from within. STILL use moisturizer on my face, but I've noticed a smoothing of wrinkles.
QUANTITY, QUALITY VS PRICE - there are a lot of astaxanthin products out there and I researched this one years ago and am happy with the company and how they make this product, But also because of PRICE vs QUANTITY.
CONS: NONE really except I suggest you START with 4 to 6mg and go from there.
Sometimes LESS is MORE.
I find the 6mg fine for me. Not saying many can't benefit from 12 mg, just saying you may wish to start with 4-6 mg once a day to see how your personal chemistry works with the gel caps.
It seems more reviews saying THEY DIDN'T LIKE IT had started with 12 MGS.
I had started these 3 eye health supplements on the recommendation of a medical intuitive I turned to for help following a routine eye exam finding beginning cataracts as well as high eye pressure despite no glaucoma anywhere in my family & no diabetes or blood pressure issues on my end or in any close relative. By the time I saw the Opthalmologist to look into these issues, the cataracts were gone & what had been a 20/30 prescription was 20/20 even though I'd only been taking the eye supplements for less than 3 months by then & that was the only change I had made. This was even more impressive in that through the years my prescription had only been gradually worsening so it was unprecedented to have such a significant improvement that has not only continued but further improved since I added Life Extension Bio Pyrroloquinoline Quinone,10 mg, 30 Vegetarian Capsules, , following some helpful Amazon reviewers saying it helped their contrast vision. I also rapidly had that experience in that I noticed that I was easily handling tiny text on the computer that I used to complain about for years.
It seemed like I was on a good trend with my eyes including with the laser eye treatment for the high eye pressure (=26-30) starting to work so I was about to have the other eye (=right) treated in Mar-2015 when on 2/28 I suddenly noticed many flashes of light in my right eye whenever I moved my head or looked to the right even with my eyes closed. They did not go away & when I called to check with the Opthalmologist's office I was told there might be a tear in my retina & I had to come in to have it checked as it may need to be repaired immediately. When I went in, his extensive examination uncovered an area of the retina of my right eye towards the top right that he said was extra thin. As part of "posterior vitreous detachment" he figured that each flash of light was caused by any time that extra thin area got pulled which is what put it at risk of tearing or detaching every time. He said that put me at high risk for a detached retina especially for the next 4 weeks & that it was just bad luck that I was having this problem on top of the eye pressure issues despite neither running in my family as apparently they are unconnected problems. He explained the floaters were part of the vitreous detachment & they would either gradually break up or my brain might adjust to compensate or they might always stay as it varies by the person. So I didn't pay much attention to any of it as he said that as long as things don't worsen, the flashes of light should gradually end & they have done so though very slowly & still not fully.
THE BIG PROBLEM WITH THE EYE FLOATERS SINCE 2/28/15 WAS THAT THERE WAS A LARGE ONE IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF VISION OF MY RIGHT EYE & I was soon going to need to pass my driver's license renewal vision exam. My Opthalmologist had said that none of my eye issues were yet serious enough for any of it to have to be reported to the DMV. He also explained that if I didn't pass the eye exam, there are many options the DMV gives for dealing with this so I should not worry about losing the ability to drive. Fortunately on the way to the DMV I realized that if I just move my head a little from side to side, I could move my area of vision around the blurry portion & that worked to pass their eye exam. However, that recurring fairly large blurry central vision area was concerning to have to keep dealing with especially because my work as a financial advisor & investment manager involves many numbers & details & requires reading & sifting through a ton of data all the time.
SO I WAS VERY GRATEFUL TO ABOUT A MONTH AGO BY CHANCE DISCOVER in a reply RWM posted THAT ASTAXANTHIN HAS BEEN FOUND BY MANY TO DISSOLVE EYE FLOATERS BUT THAT IT USUALLY REQUIRES 12 mg A DAY. He first brought up astaxanthin in response to somebody asking whether he had found a good sunscreen. That got my attention as I HAVE NEVER LIKED USING SUNSCREEN SO I WAS ALSO THRILLED TO READ OF THE FINDINGS THAT IT PROVIDES NATURAL SUN PROTECTION BOTH INTERNALLY & EXTERNALLY. This information seemed to tie in with Dr. Oz having mentioned years ago that people who consume a lot of cooked tomatoes in their diet were found to suffer 30% less radiation damage from sun exposure than people who don't consume much lycopene.
I IMMEDIATELY INCREASED MY ASTAXANTHIN DOSAGE TO 12 mg/day & ACTUALLY GOT A LITTLE CONCERNED INITIALLY BECAUSE MY BLURRY VISION AREA FIRST GOT WORSE. FORTUNATELY, BECAUSE OF WHAT RWM (see his 4/15/2013 review of this product for access to his extensive knowledge base & comprehensive reviews) HAD SAID ABOUT IT HELPING TO BREAK UP FLOATERS, I FIGURED IT WAS WORTH GIVING IT A CHANCE IN CASE THE INITIAL WORSENING MIGHT BE THE RESULT OF THE TISSUE GETTING BROKEN DOWN & THAT INDEED PROVED THE CASE i.e. the floaters were gone within a week & have not been a problem since. THIS FEELS LIKE A MIRACLE in that the blurry central vision & floaters had been so unshakeable for months & it's a huge relief given how extra critical my vision is for my work as well as for quality of life & freedom of course.
I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE SUN SPOTS ON MY ARMS & FACE DO SEEM TO BE RAPIDLY DISAPPEARING & THAT IS AWESOME ALSO INCLUDING BECAUSE I'd read that whatever we see on our skin is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the extent of damage that has occurred on the inside by the time it shows up on the outside.
I RECENTLY READ SOMEWHERE THAT ASTAXANTHIN IS 75 TIMES MORE POTENT THAN BETA-CAROTENE WHICH WAS WHAT USED TO BE CONSIDERED MOST HELPFUL FOR EYE HEALTH. And having read that astaxanthin is more powerful than lutein or zeaxanthin indicates it can do so much for us given a 9/15/15 Wall Street Journal article about a large government study confirming many benefits from lutein & zeaxanthin: "When taken along with vitamins C and E, zinc and copper, the nutrients helped prevent progression of an eye disease called macular degeneration in people who already have it... As a result, the NEI added lutein and zeaxanthin to its recommendation for daily supplements for macular-degeneration patients, which it calls AREDS2. The nutrients replace beta-carotene, which has been linked to lung cancer in smokers and former smokers". THIS INFORMATION MADE ME SO GRATEFUL FOR SUCH HELPFUL REVIEWERS AS RWM MAKING MORE CURRENT INFORMATION EASILY AVAILABLE TO US as the only thing I was told by my Opthalmologist's office I could do for my long-term eye health was to keep eating carrots yet there is clearly so much more that is even more helpful & in fact critical. And somebody I know who is going through repeated super costly eye injections to try to save the remaining vision in 1 eye from macular degeneration got scared by her Opthalmologist from even trying any of the eye-supportive supplements I discovered even though I explained these were food-based & natural & worth taking to make sure minimum nutrition critical to the eyes was covered.
As eyesight is ever more critical now we're all living so much longer, I personally think it's well worth taking the most helpful natural supplements given the difference I have seen it make despite my having since 1995 had an ideal diet full of dark leafy greens & other great vegetables & beans & all organic & freshly & healthily prepared. As lab studies have shown that a cell can live forever without needing to break down or age if provided sufficient nutrition & detoxification, I know that is true for every one of us. Therefore, the more we're able to discover such extra powerful nutrients as astaxanthin, the more we can be freed from even "incurable" or "unavoidable" effects of aging or injuries thanks to the unlimited ways in which nature is set up to bounce back & how much that has improved over centuries of evolution & thanks to ever more rapid advances in every area.
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