A bodyguard for your cells – starting with the small jar
The little one: 60 softgel capsules carrying the red pigment of the blood-rain alga, shielded by extra virgin olive oil and natural vitamin E.
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The part of the promise that is proven
Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress. That is the only health claim authorised for this product – everything else on this page is factual information.
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Tested for residues on an ongoing basis
The raw material is checked continuously for pesticides and heavy metals. No genetic engineering is involved, and the product is not irradiated.
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Two months, then you decide
60 capsules, one a day. The smallest of the three jars – meant for anyone who wants to try astaxanthin first without building a supply.
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Produced by specialists in Israel
The algae are grown and extracted with supercritical carbon dioxide in Israel, by a team that has concentrated on microalgae for years.
Free radicals sound like an alarm, but they are everyday business. They form with every breath, with every meal that gets metabolised and with every movement. The body keeps counterparts ready and normally copes well. When the ratio tips, specialists speak of oxidative stress.
Antioxidants work in zones rather than alone. Vitamin C moves through the watery part of the cell, vitamin E through the fats, carotenoids sit in the membranes. Astaxanthin falls outside that grid because its molecule touches both areas – one reason it has carved out its own niche in nutrition research.
Behind the brand stands Ivarsson's Produkte fürs Leben in Schriesheim, Germany, specialised in algae products for many years. A natural extract always brings companions along: alongside astaxanthin, the algal oil holds traces of beta-carotene and lutein. Olive oil and vitamin E keep that mixture stable for months – which is exactly what a light-sensitive pigment needs.
📊 VitalAstin by the numbers
4 mg
natural astaxanthin per capsule
124 %
of the reference intake for vitamin E per capsule
26 g
net quantity per jar
3.1 kcal
energy per capsule
📋 Recommended intake
Take 1 capsule per day with liquid.
Nutritional information per daily dose (1 softgel capsule)
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Energy |
13.1 kJ / 3.1 kcal |
| Fat |
277 mg |
| – of which saturates |
35 mg |
| Carbohydrate |
37 mg |
| – of which sugars |
0 mg |
| Protein |
94 mg |
| Salt |
0 mg |
| Astaxanthin |
4 mg |
| Vitamin E |
14.9 mg (124 % NRV) |
Trade name: VitalAstin – food supplement with vitamin E, 60 softgel capsules
Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil, gelatine (bovine), Haematococcus pluvialis extract (astaxanthin), glycerol (humectant), natural vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopherol), water
Net quantity: 26 g (60 softgel capsules)
Why is there only one health claim on this page?
Because the EU sets out precisely what a food supplement may say about itself. Only statements listed in Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 are permitted, and only in their exact wording. Vitamin E has such an entry; astaxanthin does not, so far. That is why everything you read here about the algal pigment covers what it is, where it comes from and how it behaves chemically. Going further would not be permitted – regardless of what individual studies suggest.
How do you spot natural vitamin E?
By a single letter on the ingredient list. Natural vitamin E is called D-alpha-tocopherol, the synthetic variant DL-alpha-tocopherol – a mixture of eight mirror-image forms, only one of which the body preferentially incorporates. That is why the EU converts the two forms with different factors: reaching the same declared amount takes more of the synthetic substance. These capsules contain the natural form.
⚠️ Mandatory information: Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
📦 Storage: Store cool, dry and out of the reach of children.
💬 Frequently asked questions
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Which jar size suits me?+
The contents are identical in all three jars, it is purely about quantity. This one lasts two months. If you are planning longer, there is the
150-capsule jar for five months or the
300-capsule jar, which costs least per day.
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Where does the deep red colour come from?+
From astaxanthin itself. The substance is a pigment from the carotenoid family and colours the alga that produces it, just as it colours salmon or prawns. Nothing is dyed afterwards – the colour comes entirely from the algae extract.
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Vegan? Vegetarian?+
Neither – the shell is made from bovine gelatine. What sits inside it, by contrast, is completely plant-based. If you want an animal-free form with the same amount of astaxanthin, the lozenges below are it.
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Gluten, lactose, soy – what is in there?+
According to the manufacturer, none of them. Nor any colourings, sweeteners, flavourings or preservatives. The ingredient list runs to six entries, and each of them has a reason to be there.
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What if I miss a day?+
Nothing dramatic. Simply take your usual single capsule the next day – there is no catching up, the recommended daily dose stays at one. Tying the capsule to a fixed habit leaves fewer gaps.
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I struggle with swallowing capsules – any alternative?+
Yes. The astaxanthin lozenges contain the same amount but dissolve in the mouth and need no water. They are also vegan and sugar-free and add green tea extract plus vitamin B12.
Goes well with this
Distributor / Responsible Person (GPSR, EU 2023/988): Ivarsson's Produkte fürs Leben Ltd. & Co. KG · Sophienstraße 31 · 69198 Schriesheim · Germany · info@esovita.de. Manufactured in Israel.
