Wellosophy: Astaxanthin & Bilberry Extract

This daily antioxidant food supplement contains a combination of antioxidants, including natural Astaxanthin, Bilberry extract and Vitamins C and E, designed to help protect your body’s cells against damaging free radicals.

• Astaxanthin – one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants (Nishida et al., 2007)
• Bilberry – one of the richest sources of anthocyanins (Bornsek et al., 2012)
• Vitamins C and E contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress (EFSA, 2010)

Wellosophy Astaxanthin & Bilberry Extract complements a healthy balanced diet to support the body’s own antioxidant defences and help to combat oxidative stress, which can contribute to skin ageing, inflammation and chronic stress (Pisoschi & Pop, 2015).

Pisoschi AM, Pop A. The role of antioxidants in the chemistry of oxidative stress: A review. Eur J Med Chem. 2015 Jun 5;97:55-74. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2015.04.040. Epub 2015 Apr 22.

Product features:

• Easy-to-swallow fish gelatine capsule
• Natural Astaxanthin and Bilberry extract
• Non-GMO
• No artificial preservatives
• No artificial flavours
• No artificial colourants
• No sugar or artificial sweeteners
• Created in Sweden

Nutritional Profile:

Amount per 1 capsule: Bilberry extract 50mg, Vitamin C 12mg (15%*), Astaxanthin 3mg, Vitamin E 1.8mg (15%*).

Note: Wellosophy Astaxanthin & Bilberry Extract is designed to supplement – not replace – a healthy, varied diet.

What is oxidative stress?

We are all exposed to free radicals every day, from natural metabolic processes within our own bodies, but also from unhealthy lifestyle choices (e.g., unhealthy diet, alcohol consumption and smoking) and from the environment (e.g., pollution and UV rays). Our body has a natural built-in antioxidant defense system but if these defense are unable to keep up with neutralising the accumulation of free radicals, it puts stress on our bodies – known as oxidative stress – which can have a negative impact over time. Oxidative stress can occur in every organ in our bodies, including our skin, brain, heart, and eyes. You need a variety of antioxidants from your diet to help your body protect itself against oxidative stress.

• Over time, oxidative stress can lead to negative health effects (Pisoschi & Pop, 2015).
• Oxidative stress can lead to skin ageing, eye damage and impaired immunity (Pisoschi & Pop, 2015)
• Immune cells are particularly sensitive to oxidative stress. Research has shown that astaxanthin can benefit the immune system (Park et al. 2010, Baralic et al. 2015).

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are compounds, which are able to neutralise free radicals. There are many types of antioxidants, present in different types of foods, including phytonutrients (natural plant compounds), vitamins and minerals. Including a variety of different coloured plant-based foods in your diet means you will get different types of antioxidants with different