antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Carotenoid antioxidant supporting eye, skin, and cardiovascular health.
What it’s good for
Astaxanthin for Dry Skin
Solid3 studies · 3 supporting · 0 against
5 safety notes
Protects skin from sun damage and helps it hold onto moisture.
Dose: 4–12 mg
Astaxanthin for Eye Strain
Solid2 studies · 2 supporting · 0 against
5 safety notes
Eases fatigue in the tiny muscle your eye uses to focus.
Dose: 6–12 mg
Tested as: AstaReal® astaxanthin, 4 mg/day
Astaxanthin for Blurry Vision
Solid1 study · 1 supporting · 0 against
5 safety notes
Builds up in the central part of your retina and shields it from light damage.
Dose: 6–12 mg
Tested as: Haematococcus pluvialis-derived esterified astaxanthin, 9 mg/day in a 180 mg soft capsule (BGG Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan); one capsule daily during or after breakfast for 6 weeks; placebo capsule contained safflower