$24.49 $0.81 per serving
Product analysis
BioAstin Supreme 6 mg offers astaxanthin that may help maintain skin condition, although the human evidence is limited. The cost is favorable for the astaxanthin provided.
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Nutrient Quality41
Vitamin E uses a favorable natural form, and the algal astaxanthin source is identified. The olive-oil and fat details are less specific, leaving the complete formula quality uncertain.
Ingredient Transparency78
The listed amounts and forms of vitamin E and astaxanthin are disclosed. The olive-oil and fat types lack details, limiting a fuller comparison.
Value For Money88
The cost is favorable for the astaxanthin supplied. Vitamin E offers less convincing ingredient value, while olive-oil value remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction79
Customer ratings are positive across more than a thousand reviews. The substantial feedback gives a broad view of satisfaction, without proving the range of health claims.
Product Focus68
Astaxanthin has limited support for selected skin measures and blood-fat markers. The broader range of memory, eye and joint aims does not establish equally broad results.
- Format
Softgel - Container
- 60 Vegan Soft Gel(s)
- Per serving
- $0.81
- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 1,578 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Vitamin E · 30 IUAstaxanthin · 12 mg
Astaxanthin has limited findings for visual performance during screen use, with favorable acuity results restricted to adults aged at least 40 in a small sponsored trial. Several other visual outcomes were unchanged, so the findings do not establish broad improvements in sight. The declared active amount meets the saved comparison, without proving added benefit above the trial exposure. Vitamin E has no resolved individual amount.
How this product is rated for Eye Health
Ingredient fit63
Relevant nutrients appear within a broader formula, limiting the specific focus on vision. The amount match is limited, including unresolved or smaller ingredient contributions.
Goal fit
Relevant nutrients appear within a broader formula, limiting the specific focus on vision.
Dose adequacy
The amount match is limited, including unresolved or smaller ingredient contributions.
Pathways53
The strongest represented aspect is focusing-muscle function; this does not establish measured visual improvement. The findings concentrate on one vision-related aspect, with limited breadth.
Depth
The strongest represented aspect is focusing-muscle function; this does not establish measured visual improvement.
Breadth
The findings concentrate on one vision-related aspect, with limited breadth.
Evidence70
Astaxanthin provides the strongest recognized evidence here, subject to its population and preparation limitations. The qualifying preparations are recognized in the saved comparison, without establishing benefit outside the reviewed research context.
Evidence strength
Astaxanthin provides the strongest recognized evidence here, subject to its population and preparation limitations.
Studied preparation
The qualifying preparations are recognized in the saved comparison, without establishing benefit outside the reviewed research context.
Formulation logic88
No listed ingredient conflict was matched; this does not establish individual suitability. Vitamin E lacks a qualifying individual amount, limiting its contribution.
Partner coverage
No required partner is missing for the recognized ingredients; this does not establish synergy or a complete AREDS regimen.
Conflicts
No listed ingredient conflict was matched; this does not establish individual suitability.
Effective doses
Vitamin E lacks a qualifying individual amount, limiting its contribution.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin E · 30 IUAstaxanthin · 12 mg
Astaxanthin has a limited inflammatory-marker signal from a small trial in healthy young women. A lower exposure reduced CRP, while a higher exposure increased some cytokines and did not support a steadily increasing benefit. The 12 mg per serving receives full amount consideration in the saved result, but does not establish stronger anti-inflammatory effects or clinical benefit. Vitamin E’s amount remains unresolved.
How this product is rated for Inflammation
Ingredient fit61
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula, limiting its focus on this particular goal. Smaller or unresolved amounts limit the comparison with the referenced exposures.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula, limiting its focus on this particular goal.
Dose adequacy
Smaller or unresolved amounts limit the comparison with the referenced exposures.
Pathways52
Oxidative and mitochondrial stress is the strongest recorded mechanism; this does not establish broad clinical benefit.
Depth
Oxidative and mitochondrial stress is the strongest recorded mechanism; this does not establish broad clinical benefit.
Breadth
Only one inflammatory mechanism reached the required coverage level.
Evidence82
Astaxanthin leads the saved evidence finding, with its specific population and outcome limitations still applying.
Evidence strength
Astaxanthin leads the saved evidence finding, with its specific population and outcome limitations still applying.
Studied preparation
Contributing preparations matched those recognized in the saved result; this does not establish a trial of the complete product.
Formulation logic88
No missing required partner or configured conflict reduced recognized contributions. An unresolved amount limits coverage of the comparison threshold.
Partner coverage
No missing required partner reduced recognized contributions; this does not demonstrate extra benefit from combining ingredients.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied calculation.
Effective doses
Vitamin E’s unresolved amount did not reach the minimum comparison threshold.
Impact
High effect
Astaxanthin · 12 mgVitamin E · 30 IU
Astaxanthin has limited human evidence for maintaining skin condition and changing UV-response measures. Small studies do not establish general reversal of ageing or sunscreen-equivalent protection.
How this product is rated for Skin Health
Ingredient fit67
The relevant ingredients primarily provide nutritional support within a broader formula. Their saved amount findings do not establish extra cosmetic benefit.
Goal fit
Relevant skin ingredients share the formula with ingredients aimed at other needs.
Dose adequacy
The credited amounts only partly meet the saved references; lower or undisclosed amounts limit their contribution.
Pathways59
The strongest saved connection is to uv antioxidant defence. Ingredient roles and limited outcome evidence should not be read as proven cosmetic improvements.
Depth
The main connection is to uv antioxidant defence, with the amount and ingredient limitations carried into the finding.
Breadth
Only one targeted pathway reaches the saved coverage threshold, so the connection is narrow.
Evidence87
Astaxanthin leads the saved evidence finding. The supplied scientific context limits claims to the relevant nutritional role or preparation-specific outcomes.
Evidence strength
Astaxanthin provides the strongest saved evidence contribution; this does not establish broad cosmetic improvement.
Studied preparation
The credited preparations meet the saved preparation checks, while the supplied evidence still limits transfer to routine skin outcomes.
Formulation logic88
The credited ingredients need no missing partner, and no configured conflicts were identified. Those findings do not establish added benefit from combining ingredients.
Partner coverage
The credited ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
Some credited ingredients fall below the saved amount threshold: Vitamin E.
Impact
High effect
Astaxanthin · 12 mgVitamin E · 30 IU
Astaxanthin may affect triglyceride and HDL markers, based on a small trial in adults with mildly elevated lipids. Those findings did not show improved LDL or establish fewer cardiovascular events. The serving supplies 12 mg of declared astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis. Vitamin E has no confirmed amount and adds no amount-based contribution.
How this product is rated for Cardiovascular Support
Ingredient fit67
Astaxanthin provides the meaningful contribution; vitamin E has no confirmed amount.
Goal fit
Astaxanthin supplies the clear goal connection, alongside an unquantified vitamin E declaration.
Dose adequacy
Astaxanthin reaches the saved amount plateau; vitamin E's unknown amount prevents an additional amount-based contribution.
Pathways57
The saved findings concentrate on triglyceride metabolism, without meaningful coverage of the other cardiovascular areas.
Depth
Triglyceride metabolism is the strongest represented area.
Breadth
Only triglyceride metabolism reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Evidence79
Astaxanthin has limited lipid-marker findings from a small trial, with its declared preparation recognized.
Evidence strength
Astaxanthin provides the strongest saved support, limited by a small lipid-marker evidence base.
Studied preparation
The declared astaxanthin preparation is recognized in the supplied findings.
Formulation logic88
Astaxanthin meets the saved amount threshold, while vitamin E cannot be confirmed against it. No evaluated partner gap or ingredient conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients work alone or have their listed partners; this does not establish additional benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No evaluated ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
Astaxanthin meets the saved amount threshold; vitamin E has no confirmed amount.
Impact
High effect
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Astaxanthin has limited support for maintaining selected skin measures in women, without evidence of whole-body aging or lifespan effects.
How this product is rated for Longevity
Ingredient fit66
The formula covers broader nutritional or product purposes, so only part of its ingredient mix relates to the assessed aging roles. Amount support is partial.
Goal fit
The formula covers broader nutritional or product purposes, so only part of its ingredient mix relates to the assessed aging roles.
Dose adequacy
Included amounts only partly meet the saved amount criteria; small or unknown quantities limit the findings without establishing ineffectiveness.
Pathways60
The main saved connection is antioxidant defence. Coverage is concentrated in one pathway rather than spread broadly.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is antioxidant defence; this describes an ingredient role rather than a demonstrated slowing of aging.
Breadth
Only one assessed pathway met the saved coverage requirement, so the findings do not indicate broad coverage of aging-related functions.
Evidence82
Astaxanthin supplies the strongest included evidence in the saved findings; the supplied scientific context limits transfer to routine anti-aging use.
Evidence strength
Astaxanthin supplies the strongest included evidence in the saved findings; the supplied scientific context limits transfer to routine anti-aging use.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the included preparations as studied; this does not establish benefit for the finished product.
Formulation logic88
No required ingredient partner was missing in the saved findings; this does not establish a combined anti-aging benefit. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Partner coverage
No required ingredient partner was missing in the saved findings; this does not establish a combined anti-aging benefit.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
Some counted ingredients fall below the saved minimum amount criterion: Vitamin E.
Impact
High effect
Astaxanthin · 12 mg
Astaxanthin has antioxidant relevance, but that mechanism does not establish improved memory or attention. In the supplied trial in older adults reporting forgetfulness, changes within treatment groups did not clearly separate from placebo. The serving amount therefore does not establish routine cognitive improvement or a benefit from taking more.
How this product is rated for Cognitive Support
Ingredient fit71
Astaxanthin contributes to the saved ingredient-fit finding. The retained amounts reach their reference comparisons.
Goal fit
The retained ingredients and the product’s other active ingredients and linked uses determine how specifically the formula addresses cognition.
Dose adequacy
The retained amounts reach the saved reference comparisons; those comparisons do not establish effective doses for broad cognitive enhancement.
Pathways57
The strongest recorded connection is oxidative and inflammatory protection. Coverage is concentrated in one tracked pathway.
Depth
The strongest recorded connection is oxidative and inflammatory protection; this mapping does not establish an improvement in cognitive performance.
Breadth
Only one tracked pathway reaches the coverage threshold, leaving the recorded coverage narrow.
Evidence79
Astaxanthin leads the saved evidence finding. The supplied limitations determine whether this concerns narrow tasks, selected populations or normal nutritional roles.
Evidence strength
Astaxanthin leads the saved evidence finding; the supplied task, population and preparation limitations still restrict the cognitive benefits that can be described.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation comparison recognizes the retained forms; it does not establish a clinical trial of this complete product.
Formulation logic100
No required partner was missing and no configured conflict was found. The retained ingredients meet the minimum amount criterion.
Partner coverage
No missing required partner was identified for the retained ingredients. This does not establish extra benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified; this does not establish overall safety or individual suitability.
Effective doses
All retained ingredients meet the minimum amount criterion; this is not a proven effective cognitive dose.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | |
Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | |
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol) | 30 IU | |
Olive Oil | 800 mg | |
Astaxanthin, Natural (Haematococcus pluvialis) | 12 mg |
Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) · 12 mg OverallScore81
A serving provides 12 mg of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae. Based on the whole-product serving price, it costs about $0.07 per mg of astaxanthin.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability68
The saved facts identify Haematococcus pluvialis algae as the astaxanthin source. A trademarked ingredient claim is also recorded. The saved facts do not record a liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim.
Biological Source Quality
The saved facts identify Haematococcus pluvialis algae as the astaxanthin source.
Formulation Technology
The saved facts do not record a liposomal or water-dispersible formulation claim.
Branded Ingredient Standard
A trademarked astaxanthin ingredient is recorded; that claim alone does not independently verify its manufacturing.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84
The serving provides 12 mg of astaxanthin. The saved facts do not establish whether the packaging protects the astaxanthin from light.
Clinical Potency per Serving
The serving provides 12 mg of astaxanthin.
Active Astaxanthin Yield Transparency
The active astaxanthin amount is listed separately as 12 mg per serving.
Ingredient Stability & Packaging
The saved facts do not establish whether the packaging protects the astaxanthin from light.
Value100
Based on the whole-product serving price, astaxanthin costs about $0.07 per mg, low in this comparison.
Price per Milligram of Active Astaxanthin
Based on the whole-product serving price, astaxanthin costs about $0.07 per mg, low in this comparison.
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol) · 30 IU OverallScore53
The serving provides 30 IU of vitamin E as d-alpha-tocopherol, a natural d-alpha form. A whole-product serving costs about $0.82.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability46
D-alpha-tocopherol is a natural d-alpha form of vitamin E. The saved facts do not establish a mixed-tocopherol complex or tocotrienols.
Natural (d-alpha) vs. Synthetic (dl-alpha)
D-alpha-tocopherol is a natural d-alpha form of vitamin E.
Mixed Tocopherol Isomer Diversity
The saved facts do not establish a mixed-tocopherol complex or amounts of gamma and delta tocopherols.
Tocotrienol Complex Inclusion
The saved facts do not establish the presence of tocotrienols.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency66
The serving provides 30 IU of vitamin E. The recorded form is d-alpha-tocopherol.
Therapeutic Dosage Range
The saved vitamin E amount is 30 IU per serving.
Label Transparency and Isomer Specificity
The saved facts identify d-alpha-tocopherol and a total vitamin E amount; individual isomer weights are not recorded.
Value40
A whole-product serving costs about $0.82 and includes natural d-form vitamin E.
Cost per Natural-Form Therapeutic Serving
A whole-product serving costs about $0.82 and includes natural d-form vitamin E.
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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.
- Supplementation with vitamin E alone is associated with reduced myocardial infarction: a meta-analysis.
- Vitamin E ameliorates blood cholesterol level and alters gut microbiota composition: A randomized controlled trial.
- Effects of long-term vitamin E supplementation on cardiovascular events and cancer: a randomized controlled trial.
- Independent and combined associations of dietary antioxidant exposure with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the general population.
- Tocotrienol rich fraction supplementation improved lipid profile and oxidative status in healthy older adults: A randomized controlled study.
- 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.