Natural Astaxanthin 5 mg

Natural Astaxanthin 5 mg

Solgar4.7 (858 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 60 Softgel(s) · 60 servings
Goals

Product analysis

75 out of 100

Natural Astaxanthin 5 mg may help maintain skin condition and some aspects of vision during prolonged screen use, though the evidence is limited. Its low cost for the amount of astaxanthin is a practical strength.

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

Nutrient Quality40

The algal source is identified, but its quality remains uncertain from the available information. The source name alone does not establish an absorption advantage.

Ingredient Transparency100

The astaxanthin amount and source are clearly stated. That makes the declared serving straightforward to compare.

Value For Money100

The cost per amount of astaxanthin is favorable. It offers an economical way to choose this ingredient without a wider active mixture.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer feedback is highly positive across hundreds of ratings. The response count gives useful context for satisfaction.

Product Focus75

The clearest support concerns selected skin measures and aspects of vision during screen use, with limited evidence. Broad claims about cognition, longevity or cardiovascular protection remain uncertain.

Format
Softgel
Container
60 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.34
Customer rating
4.7 · 858 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Skin Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 5 mg
Study evidence
Eye Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysB- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 5 mg
Study evidence
Longevity
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 5 mg
Study evidence
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B+ Ingredient FitD PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 5 mg
Study evidence
Inflammation
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 5 mg
Study evidence
Cognitive Support
Impact
High effect
B Ingredient FitD- PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Astaxanthin · 5 mg
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Astaxanthin (H. pluvialis)
5 mg 78
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 5 mg of astaxanthin at a low cost per milligram. The source is Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Packaging protection from light and heat is also uncertain.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability60

Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is the stated source. No branded ingredient is specified.
Biological Source Quality
Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae is the stated source.
Formulation Technology
No liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim is indicated.
Branded Ingredient Standard
The named algae source is given, but no branded ingredient is specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

5 mg per serving falls within the range used in most human studies. Protection from light and heat is unclear because the packaging opacity is not established.
Clinical Potency per Serving
5 mg per serving falls within the range used in most human studies.
Active Astaxanthin Yield Transparency
The active astaxanthin amount is stated as 5 mg per serving.
Ingredient Stability & Packaging
Protection from light and heat is unclear because the packaging opacity is not established.

Value100

The cost per milligram of astaxanthin is low, based on the price of the full serving.
Price per Milligram of Active Astaxanthin
The cost per milligram of astaxanthin is low, based on the price of the full serving.
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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 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 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 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. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Astaxanthin Modulates Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes via Regulation of microRNAs, Lysophosphatidylcholine, and α-Hydroxybutyrate.
    Sharifi-Rigi A; Zal F; Aarabi MH; Dehghani M; Roustaei Rad N; Taghiyar S · International journal of endocrinology · 2025
    Randomized trial50 participantsInflammation forAstaxanthin
  20. Redox-sensitive miRNAs and Humanin could mediate effects of exercise and astaxanthin on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes.
    Basereh A; Khoramipour K; Hosseini N; HajHosseini M; Khodabakhshi A; Amirkhosravi L; Khoramipour K · Scientific reports · 2025
    Randomized trial90 participantsInflammation forAstaxanthin