Product analysis
Astaxanthin 12 mg may help maintain some aspects of skin appearance, with limited evidence for other benefits. The skin findings come from small trials, so noticeable improvements remain uncertain.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality40
The algae source is identified, making the ingredient easier to recognize. Its form quality and absorption cannot be confirmed.
Ingredient Transparency100
The amount and source are clearly disclosed. That makes it easier to compare the ingredient with other astaxanthin supplements.
Value For Money100
The cost compares favorably for the amount of astaxanthin supplied. That supports value for someone specifically seeking this ingredient.
Customer Satisfaction84
Customer feedback is strongly positive across a large number of ratings. Those ratings describe satisfaction and do not establish health benefits.
Product Focus80
A single active ingredient keeps the formula focused, with the clearest support relating to selected skin outcomes. Evidence for memory, eye and heart benefits is more limited or mixed.
- Format
Softgel - Container
- 30 Softgel(s)
- Per serving
- $0.60
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 2,708 ratings
Goals
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Astaxanthin · 12 mg
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Astaxanthin · 12 mg
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Astaxanthin · 12 mg
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Astaxanthin · 12 mg
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Highest effect
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Impact
High effect
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) | 12 mg |
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) · 12 mg OverallScore78
Each serving provides 12 mg of astaxanthin, an amount used in human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support, at a low cost for that amount. Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is named as the source. A stabilizer is indicated, but the packaging’s protection from light is unknown.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60
Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is named as the source. The named algal source is not identified as a branded ingredient. 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
The named algal source is not identified as a branded ingredient.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84
The serving declares 12 mg of active astaxanthin. A stabilizer is indicated, but the packaging’s protection from light is unknown.
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
A stabilizer is indicated, but the packaging’s protection from light is unknown.
Value100
The cost is low for the amount of astaxanthin, using the full serving price.
Price per Milligram of Active Astaxanthin
The cost is low for the amount of astaxanthin, using the full serving price.
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- Astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant, lowers cholesterol and markers of cardiovascular risk in individuals with prediabetes and dyslipidaemia.
- Antioxidant Lipid Supplement on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Administration of natural astaxanthin increases serum HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin in subjects with mild hyperlipidemia.
- 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.
- Astaxanthin Supplemented with High-Intensity Functional Training Decreases Adipokines Levels and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men with Obesity.
- Effects of astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis extract on cognitive function: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
- Effect of astaxanthin-rich extract derived from Paracoccus carotinifaciens on cognitive function in middle-aged and older individuals.
- The Effects of Astaxanthin on Cognitive Function and Neurodegeneration in Humans: A Critical Review.
- Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Fatigue, Motor Function and Cognition: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Astaxanthin and improvement of dementia: A systematic review of current clinical trials.
- Benefits and Safety of Astaxanthin in the Treatment of Mild-To-Moderate Dry Eye Disease.
- Astaxanthin (AstaReal®) Improved Acute and Chronic Digital Eye Strain in Children: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- Effects of diet containing astaxanthin on visual function in healthy individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study.
- Astaxanthin, cell membrane nutrient with diverse clinical benefits and anti-aging potential.
- Nutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of astaxanthin as an adjunctive therapy in community-acquired pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial.
- The Role of Astaxanthin as an Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Human Health: A Systematic Review.
- Astaxanthin ameliorates inflammation, oxidative stress, and reproductive outcomes in endometriosis patients undergoing assisted reproduction: A randomized, triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
- Astaxanthin Modulates Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes via Regulation of microRNAs, Lysophosphatidylcholine, and α-Hydroxybutyrate.
- Redox-sensitive miRNAs and Humanin could mediate effects of exercise and astaxanthin on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes.