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Algae for mind and body

Posted on October 3, 2022

A recent clinical study has shown that AstaPure Arava® by Israel’s Solabia- Algatech Nutrition benefits the immune system and lowers stress. It boosts the gut microbiome while lowering the stress hormone cortisol. The result is a much better resistance to … Continue reading →

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Support for the immune system

Posted on July 25, 2021

Solabia-Algatech Nutrition based at Kibbutz Ketura has launched BioGlena from whole Euglena gracilis algae grown on the Kibbutz. BioGlena contains over 55% β-glucan polysaccharides, touted as nature’s immune-modulator, helping to prime and support natural immunity. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solabia-algatech-nutrition-launches-whole-algae-sourced–glucan-301338424.html https://www.algatech.com/algatech-facility-arava-desert/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkFa-Im2maA

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Whole food algae product launched

Posted on February 23, 2019

I’ve reported previously (see here) on Israeli-based startup Algatech and the trials of its AstaPure product. Algatech has just launched AstaPure Arava, suitable to be integrated into multiple food products. AstaPure’s active ingredient astaxanthin can benefit gastro, visual and muscle … Continue reading →

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Israeli algae antioxidant protects the skin

Posted on July 8, 2018

I’ve reported previously (see here) on AstaPure – Israel-based Algatech’s algae-derived Astaxanthin, produced at Kibbutz Ketura. A new clinical trial in Japan provides evidence of Astaxanthin’s protective role against skin deterioration caused by ultraviolet (UV) light. https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2018/06/27/Astaxanthin-the-perfect-summer-supplement-Study-shows-skin-protection-effects http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/7/817/htm

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Growing market for Israeli microalgae

Posted on April 8, 2018

Kibbutz Ketura-based (UK-owned) Algatech has acquired New Zealand’s Supreme Health which, like Algatech, produces the algae anti-oxidant product astaxanthin. Algatech can now use Supreme’s client base to target Asia and especially the Chinese market. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3735465,00.html

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Algae products for America

Posted on September 10, 2017

I reported previously (3 times) on Algatechnologies which makes the anti-oxidant, AstaPure®, and other products from microalgae grown in Israel’s Arava desert. AlgaTech has just opened a New York City-based subsidiary to increase sales of its products to the North … Continue reading →

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Israel’s antioxidant in Japan

Posted on June 14, 2015

Israel’s Algatechnologies has signed a supply and long-term collaboration agreement with Japan’s Fujifilm Corp. for its AstaPure natural astaxanthin ingredients. Fujifilm already uses Algatech’s astaxanthin antioxidant for its nutrition supplement and cosmetics product line named Astalift. http://nutripr.com/news/algatechnologies-fujifilm-join-to-promote-natural-astaxanthin/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcEjEztv11c#t=10

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Producing algae in the desert

Posted on September 21, 2014

Algatechnologies produces the antioxidant astaxanthin from algae grown in its factory at Kibbutz Ketura in the Negev desert.  Astaxanthin is used in foods, medicines and cosmetics.  The company is investing 60 million shekels to expand the factory to grow new … Continue reading →

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Israeli microalgae company sold for $50 million

Posted on February 17, 2013

UK’s Grovepoint Capital has bought Israeli start-up Algatechnologies – manufacturer of AstaPure (astaxanthin) – a powerful antioxidant from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. Asta Pure is used as a nutritional supplement and component in cosmetics. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000820990&fid=1725

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