Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant that is found in algae, yeast, salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, and crayfish. 

The protective molecular mechanisms of actions of astaxanthin on age-related diseases of multiple organs are:

• Alzheimer’s disease 

• Parkinson’s disease 

• Stroke

• Multiple Sclerosis 

• Osteoarthritis 

• Osteoporosis

• Cancers (Colon, Prostate, Breast, and Lung) 

• High Blood Pressure

• Abnormal blood lipids

• Diabetic nephropathy 

• Diabetic retinopathy 

• Age related macular degeneration (AMD)

• Dry eye disease 

• Cataract

• Uveitis 

• Colitis  

• Hyperuricemia

• Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease 

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 

• Skeletal muscle atrophy

• Skin Photoaging

What dose is effective?

12mg per day

How long does it take to experience the benefits?

4-12 weeks

References

• Alugoju, P., Krishna Swamy, V. K. D., Anthikapalli, N. V. A., & Tencomnao, T. (2023). Health benefits of astaxanthin against age-related diseases of multiple organs: A comprehensive review. Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 63(31), 10709–10774. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2084600

• Mashhadi, N. S., Zakerkish, M., Mohammadiasl, J., Zarei, M., Mohammadshahi, M., & Haghighizadeh, M. H. (2018). Astaxanthin improves glucose metabolism and reduces blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 27(2), 341–346. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.352267712642992

• Sekikawa, T., Kizawa, Y., Li, Y., & Miura, N. (2023). Effects of diet containing astaxanthin on visual function in healthy individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study. Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition, 72(1), 74–81. https://doi.org/10.3164/jcbn.22-65