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Algotene: Natural beta-carotene 60 vegie caps
Algotene is one of the richest natural sources of dietary carotenoid antioxidants that contains a comprehensive spectrum of important daily nutrients. Algotene is the world's first natural multi-nutrient made from pure Dunaliella edible marine phyto-plankton rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids (proteins), essential fatty acids (EFA's), carbohydrates, polysaccharides and chlorophyll. Taken daily, Algotene helps support: immune system, skin and eyes, UV protection, natural detoxification, healthy aging, helps protect against cellular damage and sunlight induced free radical damage.
Each capsule contains: 500mg Dunaliella salina pure whole dried marine phytoplankton (microalgae)
Dosage: Adults 2-3 capsules daily; children 1-2 capsules daily or as advised by your health professional. For children under 2 years seek professional advice. Use only as directed.
Pack size: small size 60 (vegetable) capsules $28.90
Large size 180 (vegetable) capsules $69
Hypoallergenic, easily absorbed, vegan friendly formula, whole dried, Australian, certified organically grown.
Nature’s richest known source of dietary beta-carotene – each Algotene 500mg capsule can supply more beta carotene than 150g of carrots.
What is Dunaliella? Dunaliela is adapted to life in highly concentrated salt water – it is one of the most salt tolerant life forms known. Dunaliella salina is a single-celled green algae that lives in coastal waters, brine rock pools and salt water lakes.
Pure organically farmed
Algotene is farmed in a remote part of Western Australia. It is grown in clean Australian ocean waters collected from natural tidal catchment ponds, and use pure sunlight as an energy source. No herbicides or pesticides are used. The algae are harvested and dried mechanically without the use of chemicals or solvents.
Algae is a nutrient-dense natural food that has been used for thousands of years by the Aztecs and South Pacific islanders. Examples of popular edible algae used around the world include Spirulina and Chlorella. Dunaliella salina, offers a number of distinctive benefits over these.
Benefits of Dunaliella Vs Spirulina and Chlorella
Dunaliella is arguably the most nutrient dense food source known. On a gram per gram basis, Dunaliella can contain more than twice the chlorophyll of Spirulina, 8 times the mineral content and 6,000 times the antioxidant content.
Dunaliella salina |
Spirulina and Chlorella |
Soft wall microalgae |
Fibrous or hard wall microalgae |
Easy breakdown maximising nutrient absorption |
Difficult breakdown limiting nutrient absorption |
Grown in a nutrient rich marine (brine) environment |
Grown in a nutrient poor freshwater environment |
Mineral rich |
Contains much lower levels of minerals |
Carotenoid rich |
Contains much lower levels of carotenoids |
Powerful antioxidant carotenoids
Algotene contains a mixture of natural carotenoids including beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and cryptoxanthin. Carotenoids are pigments responsible for the red, orange, yellow and green colours of fruit and vegetables. They may help to protect against free radical cell damage responsible for premature ageing, cataracts, cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases.
Hypoallergenic formula: This product contains no wheat, yeast, soy, alfalfa, milk or corn allergens, gelatin, gluten, wax, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. No added salt or sugars. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist seek the advice of a healthcare professional.
Nutrient |
Whole Dried Dunaliella salina per 100g |
Dried Spirulina per 100g |
Raw Carrots per 100g |
Protein |
7.4g |
57g |
1.0g |
Fat (total) |
7.0g |
8.0g |
0.0 |
Carbohydrates |
29.7g |
24g |
10g |
Fibre |
0.4g |
4.0g |
3.0g |
Minerals (ash) |
49g |
6.2g |
1.0g |
Energy |
893kj |
1214kj |
180kj |
Beta-Carotene |
1100 – 2100mg |
0.342mg |
5.8mg |
Alpha-carotene |
53.1 – 102.4mg |
0.0 |
2.8mg |
Lutein & Zeaxanthin |
54.3 – 97.6mg |
0.0 |
0.2mg |
Cryptoxanthin |
23.4 – 46.5mg |
0.0 |
0.1mg |
Chlorophyll |
2210mg |
1000mg |
n/a |