Healthy Origins Natural Astaxanthin featuring AstaPure Natural Astaxanthin is a carotenoid produced from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Research has shown that consumption of natural astaxanthin may support joint health, cardiovascular health, eye health and healthy immune function.* AstaPure Astaxanthin utilizes a supercritical CO2 extraction process and is produced in a state-of-the-art closed bioreactor system covering more than 15 acres in Israel's Arava Desert.