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Astaxanthin
TL;DR
Astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid that gives certain algae and seafood their pink-red color. It is recognized for its strong antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.
Overview
Astaxanthin is a keto-carotenoid that gives certain algae and seafood their pink-red color. It is recognized for its strong antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.
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products in our database contain Astaxanthin
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Compound forms
Astaxanthin comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Astaxanthin (natural)
Bioavailability
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Typical dose
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Haematococcus pluvialis Microalgae
Haematococcus pluvialis
Bioavailability
25%
Typical dose
4–12 mg
Benefits
- Antioxidant properties
- Supports skin health
- Promotes eye health
- May enhance exercise performance
Dose guide
Common dose
4-12 mg
Typical range
4–12 mg
Based on 5 products in our database.
Products with Astaxanthin
Interactions
synergistic. Astaxanthin protects omega-3 fatty acids from lipid peroxidation; omega-3s enhance astaxanthin absorption as a fat-soluble carotenoid
synergistic. Astaxanthin is 6000x stronger than vitamin C as singlet oxygen quencher; together they provide both lipid-phase and aqueous-phase antioxidant coverage
enhances. Astaxanthin modestly lowers blood pressure via NO-mediated vasodilation and reduced arterial stiffness
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