Valensa ~ Zanthin® XP-3 Astaxanthin

ANAHEIM, Calif.Valensa introduced Zanthin® XP-3, an astaxanthin formulation  designed to provide optimal absorption to support of human health at lower levels of ingestion. It combines Valensa's Zanthin® Natural Astaxanthin with a supercritical extract Perilla seed oil, O2B Peroxidation Blocker stabilization system and sunflower-based phospholipids in a synergistic formulation that enhances the human body's absorption of the astaxanthin.

Zanthin XP-3 typically makes the astaxanthin 90 percent available for absorption into the human body. As a popular nutritional supplement, studies have shown that astaxanthin offers anti-aging support for the skin, for the brain and for eyes and joints. It has also been shown to support improved stamina, endurance and recovery from physical activity.

Astaxanthin, like other carotenoids, is a fat-soluble compound with moderate to good oral bioavailability. Studies show that it is best consumed with fatty foods including eggs, whole milk or alpha linolenic acid (ALA)-containing nuts, such as walnuts. The delivery package for astaxanthin used in Zanthin XP-3 combines phospholipids from sunflowers and lipophilic Perilla oil. The Perilla seed extract in Zanthin XP-3 is made from select seeds of the Perilla frutescens plant and extracted using Valensa's proprietary Deep Extract® extraction process. This Perilla seed extract oil has a high ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, at a rate of 6:1. ALA Omega-3 fatty acids are known to aid in the absorption of astaxanthin and as such, greatly improve its bioavailability. Zanthin XP-3 is available in bulk, softgels and in two-piece, vegetarian liquid capsules.