JointAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 12 mg

JointAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 12 mg

BioAstin4.6 (2,383 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 120 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
Goals
$31.99 $1.06 per serving

Product analysis

58 out of 100

JointAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 12 mg combines boswellia and astaxanthin for possible support with joint comfort. Benefits depend on the boswellia preparation, which is not clearly identified, so findings for specific extracts may not carry over.

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Nutrient Quality32

Astaxanthin's algae source is identified, while the boswellia preparation remains unclear. That distinction matters because joint-comfort findings depend on the extract used.

Ingredient Transparency72

Amounts are listed, making the serving quantities clear. Most preparation details are unspecified, limiting close comparisons with other joint formulas.

Value For Money55

Astaxanthin offers good value for the amount supplied. The value of the other ingredients remains uncertain, so the whole combination is harder to compare.

Customer Satisfaction83

Customer feedback is positive across a large review base. The number of reviews makes the satisfaction pattern less dependent on a few individual experiences.

Product Focus68

Joint comfort is a clear aim, with more limited connections to skin, eye and other benefits. The broader benefits remain uncertain and should not be assumed from astaxanthin's antioxidant role alone.

Format
Softgel
Container
120 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$1.06
Customer rating
4.6 · 2,383 ratings
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Goals

Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 12 mgBoswellia · 400 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 19 studies
Flax Supportive 35 studies
Longevity
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitC PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Joint Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysD EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Boswellia · 400 mg
Study evidence
Boswellia Supportive 24 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Study evidence
Flax Supportive 7 studies
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Study evidence
Eye Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
30 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
2 Gram(s)
Total Carbohydrates
3 Gram(s)
Sodium
20 mg
D-Glucosamine Hydrochloride
1500 mg
Flaxseed Oil (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
1000 mg
Boswellia serrata Whole Plant Extract
400 mg 30
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis)
12 mg 77
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Vegetarian
Report overview
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 12 mg of astaxanthin, an amount used in human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support, at a moderate cost for that amount. Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is named as the source. Protection from light cannot be established from the available packaging information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability68

Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is named as the source. A branded astaxanthin ingredient is indicated, though its name is unavailable. No liposomal or water-dispersible claim is available.
Biological Source Quality
Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is named as the source.
Formulation Technology
No liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim is available.
Branded Ingredient Standard
A branded astaxanthin ingredient is indicated, though its name is unavailable.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

The serving declares 12 mg of active astaxanthin. Protection from light cannot be established from the available packaging information.
Clinical Potency per Serving
The serving provides 12 mg, an amount used in human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support.
Active Astaxanthin Yield Transparency
The active astaxanthin amount is stated separately.
Ingredient Stability & Packaging
Protection from light cannot be established from the available packaging information.

Value80

The cost is moderate for the amount of astaxanthin, using the full serving price.
Price per Milligram of Active Astaxanthin
The cost is moderate for the amount of astaxanthin, using the full serving price.
Boswellia · 400 mg OverallScore30
F Composition And Label DisclosureC Composition And Label Disclosure
A serving supplies 400 mg of boswellia. The boswellic acid percentage is unknown. The precise boswellia form is also unclear. Cost is not assessed.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure0

The available information does not give a boswellic acid percentage.
Marker and Preparation Disclosure
The boswellic acid percentage is not available.

Composition and Label Disclosure60

The boswellia amount is known, but the boswellic acid percentage is unclear.
Boswellia Amount and Marker Disclosure
The serving amount is stated, but the boswellic acid percentage is unavailable.

Commercial Price and Usability

Cost was not assessed.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant, lowers cholesterol and markers of cardiovascular risk in individuals with prediabetes and dyslipidaemia.
    Ciaraldi TP; Boeder SC; Mudaliar SR; Giovannetti ER; Henry RR; Pettus JH · Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · 2023
    Randomized trial34 participantsCardiovascular Support forAstaxanthin
  2. Antioxidant Lipid Supplement on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Wan S; Wu W; Zhang Y; He J; Wang X; An P; Luo J; Zhu Y; Luo Y · Nutrients · 2024
    Meta-analysisCardiovascular Support Heart Health forAstaxanthin
  3. Administration of natural astaxanthin increases serum HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin in subjects with mild hyperlipidemia.
    Yoshida H; Yanai H; Ito K; Tomono Y; Koikeda T; Tsukahara H; Tada N · Atherosclerosis · 2010
    Randomized trial61 participantsCardiovascular Support Heart Health forAstaxanthin
  4. Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profile in Patients With Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Molani-Gol R; Bohlouli Sardroudi S; Rafraf M · Nutrition and metabolic insights · 2026
    Meta-analysis403 participants9 studies pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forAstaxanthin
  5. Astaxanthin Supplemented with High-Intensity Functional Training Decreases Adipokines Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men with Obesity.
    Saeidi A; Nouri-Habashi A; Razi O; Ataeinosrat A; Rahmani H; Mollabashi SS; Bagherzadeh-Rahmani B; Aghdam SM; Khalajzadeh L; Al Kiyumi MH; Hackney AC; Laher I; Heinrich KM; Zouhal H · Nutrients · 2023
    Randomized trial68 participantsCardiovascular Support forAstaxanthin
  6. Effect of flaxseed supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review, and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
    Li L; Li H; Gao Y; Vafaei S; Zhang X; Yang M · Food & function · 2023
    Meta-analysis2,427 participants33 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forFlax
  7. Dietary supplementation with flaxseed oil lowers blood pressure in dyslipidaemic patients.
    Paschos GK; Magkos F; Panagiotakos DB; Votteas V; Zampelas A · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2008
    Randomized trial59 participantsCardiovascular Support forFlax
  8. Flaxseed reduces total and LDL cholesterol concentrations in Native American postmenopausal women.
    Patade A; Devareddy L; Lucas EA; Korlagunta K; Daggy BP; Arjmandi BH · Journal of women's health (2002) · 2008
    Randomized trial55 participantsCardiovascular Support forFlax
  9. Effect of flaxseed on blood lipid level in hyperlipidemic patients.
    Torkan M; Entezari MH; Siavash M · Reviews on recent clinical trials · 2016
    Randomized trial70 participantsCardiovascular Support forFlax
  10. Effects of flaxseed on blood pressure, body mass index, and total cholesterol in hypertensive patients: A randomized clinical trial.
    Toulabi T; Yarahmadi M; Goudarzi F; Ebrahimzadeh F; Momenizadeh A; Yarahmadi S · Explore (New York, N.Y.) · 2022
    Randomized trial112 participantsCardiovascular Support forFlax
  11. Effects of astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis extract on cognitive function: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Katagiri M; Satoh A; Tsuji S; Shirasawa T · Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2012
    Randomized trial96 participantsCognitive Support forAstaxanthin
  12. Effect of astaxanthin-rich extract derived from Paracoccus carotinifaciens on cognitive function in middle-aged and older individuals.
    Hayashi M; Ishibashi T; Maoka T · Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2020
    Clinical trial54 participantsCognitive Support forAstaxanthin
  13. The Effects of Astaxanthin on Cognitive Function and Neurodegeneration in Humans: A Critical Review.
    Queen CJJ; Sparks SA; Marchant DC; McNaughton LR · Nutrients · 2024
    Narrative reviewCognitive Support forAstaxanthin
  14. Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Fatigue, Motor Function and Cognition: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Liu C; Dong X; Jia J; Ha M · Biological research for nursing · 2024
    Meta-analysis346 participants11 studies pooledCognitive Support forAstaxanthin
  15. Astaxanthin and improvement of dementia: A systematic review of current clinical trials.
    Utomo NP; Pinzon RT; Latumahina PK; Damayanti KRS · Cerebral circulation - cognition and behavior · 2024
    Systematic reviewCognitive Support forAstaxanthin
  16. Benefits and Safety of Astaxanthin in the Treatment of Mild-To-Moderate Dry Eye Disease.
    Tian L; Wen Y; Li S; Zhang P; Wang Y; Wang J; Cao K; Du L; Wang N; Jie Y · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Single-arm trial60 participantsEye Health forAstaxanthin
  17. Astaxanthin (AstaReal®) Improved Acute and Chronic Digital Eye Strain in Children: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Hecht KA; Marwah M; Wood V; Nishida Y; Bach AE; Gerson J; Hom MM; Schnackenberg J; Raote S; Srivastava S; Negi P; Caston E · Advances in therapy · 2025
    Randomized trial64 participantsEye Health forAstaxanthin
  18. Effects of diet containing astaxanthin on visual function in healthy individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study.
    Sekikawa T; Kizawa Y; Li Y; Miura N · Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsEye Health forAstaxanthin
  19. Astaxanthin, cell membrane nutrient with diverse clinical benefits and anti-aging potential.
    Kidd P · Alternative medicine review : a journal of clinical therapeutic · 2012
    Narrative reviewEye Health Longevity forAstaxanthin
  20. Nutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Martinez-Perez C; Oliveira AP · Nutrients · 2026
    Systematic review9 studies pooledEye Health forAstaxanthin