Astaxanthin 12 mg

Astaxanthin 12 mg

California Gold Nutrition4.7 (46,515 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 30 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
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$12.48 $0.41 per serving

Product analysis

77 out of 100

Astaxanthin 12 mg offers an economical, simple option that may help maintain selected skin features. Evidence for wider benefits remains limited and varies by outcome.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality40

The algae extract source is clearly named. Its absorption and form quality cannot be confidently compared with alternatives.

Ingredient Transparency100

The active amount and source are disclosed. That helps distinguish the astaxanthin amount from the amount of algae extract.

Value For Money100

The declared astaxanthin amount is economical for the full serving cost. That supports value for someone specifically seeking this ingredient.

Customer Satisfaction92

Customers generally rate the product positively, with thousands of ratings contributing to the picture. Those opinions do not establish effectiveness or safety.

Product Focus76

A single active ingredient keeps the formula easy to assess, but it is linked to a wide range of goals. The clearest findings concern selected skin and blood-fat measures, with less certainty for the broader claims.

Format
Softgel
Container
30 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.41
Customer rating
4.7 · 46,515 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Longevity
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Eye Health
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Heart Health
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Cardiovascular Support
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Skin Health
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Inflammation
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis extract)
12 mg 81
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 12 mg of astaxanthin at a low cost per milligram. Haematococcus pluvialis algae is named as the source. Packaging protection from light cannot be established from the available information.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability68

Haematococcus pluvialis algae is named as the source. No liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim is recorded.
Biological Source Quality
Haematococcus pluvialis algae is named as the source.
Formulation Technology
No liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim is recorded.
Branded Ingredient Standard
A branded astaxanthin ingredient is recorded, though its name is not given in the available information.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

12 mg per serving is within the range used in many human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support. Packaging protection from light cannot be established from the available information.
Clinical Potency per Serving
12 mg per serving is within the range used in many human studies for cardiovascular, skin and vision support.
Active Astaxanthin Yield Transparency
The active astaxanthin amount is stated as 12 mg per serving.
Ingredient Stability & Packaging
Packaging protection from light cannot be established from the available information.

Value100

The cost per milligram of astaxanthin is low.
Price per Milligram of Active Astaxanthin
The cost per milligram of astaxanthin is low.
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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. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Impact of astaxanthin on oxidative markers, uric acid, and clinical symptoms in heart failure: a randomized clinical trial.
    Mohammadi SG; Shafie D; Feizi A; Bagherniya M; Ahmadi AR; Kafeshani M · BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsHeart Health forAstaxanthin
  17. Astaxanthin Influence on Health Outcomes of Adults at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Leung LY; Chan SM; Tam HL; Wong ES · Nutrients · 2022
    Meta-analysis321 participants7 studies pooledHeart Health forAstaxanthin
  18. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of astaxanthin as an adjunctive therapy in community-acquired pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial.
    Youssef FM; Ateyya H; Hanna Samy AE; Elmokadem EM · Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsInflammation forAstaxanthin
  19. The Role of Astaxanthin as an Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Human Health: A Systematic Review.
    Malcangi G; Inchingolo AM; Casamassima L; Trilli I; Ferrante L; Longo M; Inchingolo F; Marinelli G; Palermo A; Dipalma G; Inchingolo AD · International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
    Systematic review15 studies pooledInflammation forAstaxanthin
  20. Astaxanthin ameliorates inflammation, oxidative stress, and reproductive outcomes in endometriosis patients undergoing assisted reproduction: A randomized, triple-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Rostami S; Alyasin A; Saedi M; Nekoonam S; Khodarahmian M; Moeini A; Amidi F · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023
    Randomized trial50 participantsInflammation forAstaxanthin