March 9, 2026 – South Jordan, UT – Eagle Diagnostics, the testing laboratory trusted by professional sports leagues and Olympic programs, announced today that AstaReal® Astaxanthin 4 mg, 6 mg, and 12 mg Softgels have achieved TruShield Certified™ status.
Following comprehensive banned substance screening and batch-specific testing, the finished softgels met all requirements of the TruShield Certified™ Banned Substance Program, confirming the products are free from 400+ WADA-prohibited compounds and other high-risk contaminants.
The TruShield program is built on more than two decades of anti-doping expertise and focuses exclusively on banned substance detection. The certification was developed by the same laboratory relied upon by professional sports leagues and Olympic programs for drug testing.
AstaReal® Astaxanthin is the most clinically studied branded astaxanthin ingredients worldwide, with research supporting benefits for skin health, healthy aging, muscle endurance and recovery, and eye health. The company’s natural astaxanthin is cultivated, grown, harvested, and manufactured in the United States and Sweden.
AstaReal® Astaxanthin softgels represent exactly the type of finished product TruShield Certified™ was created to support, one that is science-backed, rigorously tested, and designed for athletes who demand absolute confidence in what they take,” said Lori Bestervelt, Sr. VP of Certification Services. “We are proud to certify a turnkey solution that helps brands bring trusted, high-integrity sports nutrition products to market.
“Achieving TruShield Certified status for these AstaReal® Astaxanthin softgels marks an important step for brands looking to deliver clean, performance-focused products with speed and confidence,” said Karen Hecht, Vice President of Science at AstaReal. “By offering a ready-to-launch, finished format built around AstaReal’s clinically supported astaxanthin, brands can introduce a premium product athletes and active consumers can trust from day one.”
By partnering with TruShield Certified™, brands can protect their reputation by ensuring ingredients and finished products are screened for banned substances, giving athletes and active consumers’ confidence that what’s on the label is exactly what they are putting into their bodies.”
About Eagle Diagnostics
Eagle Diagnostics is a specialized testing laboratory based in South Jordan, Utah, with nearly a decade of analytical experience and a strong legacy in anti-doping expertise. Trusted by professional and Olympic organizations. Our laboratory is ISO 17025 accredited and known for its precision, speed, and scientific leadership in banned substance detection. To learn more, visit www.trushieldcertified.com
