• 2009

Company Description

Manufacture of carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega Oils) and pigments from microalgae.

Algae Health is an innovative biotechnology company with patented technology to cultivate specific strains of microalgae to produce high value substances such as Omega oils, carotenoids and pigments. These products are used in the food, feed, nutraceutical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical sectors. This source is 100% natural, sustainable and environmentally friendly (the by-product is Oxygen and it is carbon negative, as it absorbs CO2). The initial product will be Astaxanthin, a carotenoid, which has the highest known antioxidant properties. It is 10 times greater than Beta Carotene and up to 500 times greater than vitamin E. It is also nature’s natural UV protection system and protects the skin from sunburn when taken orally. It has been shown to significantly help against cardiovascular, neurodegenerative and degenerative eye disease. The second product is polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omega 3 and 6 oils). This is a rapidly growing market and is sourced unsustainably from fish. Algae based Omega Oils offer significant benefits such as purity (fish oils can be high in lead and mercury) and suitable for vegetarians.