California Gold Nutrition® Astaxanthin Featuring AstaLif Pure Icelandic Astaxanthin 12 mg Naturally Occurring 99% (3S,3’S)-isomer Premium Quality Icelandic Algae Standardized to 10% Oleoresins Sourced from Microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis Biologically Active Antioxidant Carotenoid* Supports Brain, Eye, Skin, Heart & Joint Health* 120 Veggie Softgels (Porcine & Bovine Free) Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans Produced in a 3 rd Party Audited cGMP Registered (Certified) Facility Formulated to Contain: No Gluten – No GMOs – No Soy 100% Gold Guarantee Astaxanthin is a fat soluble antioxidant carotenoid that can be produced synthetically as well as derived from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. The preferred form of Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring form described as a 3s, 3’s isomer and is considered biologically active because it can cross the blood brain barrier.* Clinical studies have demonstrated that Astaxanthin supports the brain, eyes, joints and cardiovascular system and the antioxidant free radical savaging effect can help to protect the skin from damage from the sun.* California Gold Nutrition® Astaxanthin features premium quality AstaLif Pure Icelandic algae standardized to 10% Oleoresins and is extracted by a solvent-free supercritical CO2 technology. The Veggie Softgels (No Porcine, No Bovine) are manufactured in the USA. California Gold Nutrition® Certificate of Analysis iHerb Blog Link: Nutrient Highlight - Astaxanthin