What makes astaxanthin different from other antioxidants?

Astaxanthin integrates into cell membranes and can cross both the blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers — allowing it to provide antioxidant support in ways many common antioxidants cannot.*

Why is astaxanthin often called a “high-potency” antioxidant?

In human and laboratory research, astaxanthin demonstrates strong antioxidant activity and remains stable after neutralizing free radicals, unlike some antioxidants that may become unstable in the process.*

Do carotenoids turn into vitamin A in the body?

Some carotenoids convert to vitamin A in the body, but none of the carotenoids in our supplement do. (In fact, there is only one carotenoid in the xanthophyll class that can convert to vitamin A: β-cryptoxanthin.)

Can this support cognitive health?

Astaxanthin crosses the blood-brain barrier, allowing it to provide antioxidant support directly to brain tissue. Human research suggests this may support cognitive function under oxidative stress.*

Should I cycle Astaxanthin+?

There is no science-based need to cycle this product. Scientific research suggests numerous reasons why taking it daily is beneficial for healthy adults.*

When should I take Astaxanthin+?

The time of day does not matter, but it’s best to take Astaxanthin+ each day with a meal or following a meal.

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High-potency antioxidant support with dual-layer cellular protection

Clinically dosed AstaPure® astaxanthin provides stable, membrane-level defense and crosses the blood-brain barrier for comprehensive antioxidant support. With added lutein and zeaxanthin.*

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Skin tone

Clinical research shows that astaxanthin can help protect skin from changes in pigmentation.*

Skin elasticity and texture

Astaxanthin has been shown in clinical research to improve skin elasticity, moisture, and texture while reducing visible signs of skin aging.*

Eyes and vision

Astaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin have been shown to support eye health and visual performance, including improvements in eye fatigue and recovery from bright light.*

Cognitive health

Astaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin can cross the blood-brain barrier and have all been studied for cognitive health, with clinical research showing potential benefits for memory, attention, and processing speed.*

Skin tone

Clinical research shows that astaxanthin can help protect skin from changes in pigmentation.*

Skin elasticity and texture

Astaxanthin has been shown in clinical research to improve skin elasticity, moisture, and texture while reducing visible signs of skin aging.*

Eyes and vision

Astaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin have been shown to support eye health and visual performance, including improvements in eye fatigue and recovery from bright light.*

Cognitive health

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Our formulas are built around one principle: every ingredient should have a clear purpose.

We select clinically studied ingredients, use doses aligned with published human research, and combine them thoughtfully to work with your body's natural biology. If an ingredient doesn't meet our standards for evidence, quality, or long-term safety, we leave it out.

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AstaPure® Astaxanthin12 mg

Improve skin elasticity, visual acuity, and muscle recovery*

Astaxanthin is a high-potency antioxidant shown in studies to be very safe, with few or no adverse effects even in doses up to 45mg/day. Multiple human studies show that our 12mg daily serving can support skin resilience, eye health, cognitive function, muscle recovery, blood lipid regulation, and protection against oxidative stress.*

We use AstaPure® astaxanthin, a supercritical CO2 extraction sustainably sourced from microalgae, because that is the source most successfully studied in humans and the extraction method that translates into the greatest efficacy.* In the form and daily quantity that we provide, studies show that astaxanthin may:

Lutein (from Marigold Extract)10 mg

Protect your skin and fortify vision*

We use marigold extract as a rich, natural source of the antioxidant carotenoid lutein, which notably concentrates in the human retina, where studies show it promotes contrast sensitivity and protection from light-related stress.*

Lutein has been studied in humans by itself as well as paired with zeaxanthin or both zeaxanthin and astaxanthin. Used at clinically consistent doses, lutein and zeaxanthin complement astaxanthin by supporting eye health, skin health, and cognitive function at the tissue level.* Our daily serving of 10mg lutein has been shown to:

Zeaxanthin (from Marigold Extract)2 mg

Enhance skin and vision improvements alongside lutein*

Researchers have studied the effects of zeaxanthin alongside lutein and astaxanthin as well as in isolation. A daily serving of 10mg lutein and 2mg zeaxanthin recurs in human research. Our serving of zeaxanthin has been shown in human studies to:

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Choosing what not to include is just as important as choosing what goes in. If an ingredient lacks sufficient evidence, raises meaningful safety concerns, or doesn't clearly improve the formulation, we leave it out, regardless of how popular it may be.

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Supported By Clinical Research

In a 29-day human study, adults taking 4mg of astaxanthin daily experienced a 21.7% reduction in malondialdehyde (MDA), a marker of oxidative stress.

*Chalyk, N. E., Klochkov, V. A., Bandaletova, T. Y., Kyle, N. H., & Petyaev, I. M. (2017). Continuous astaxanthin intake reduces oxidative stress and reverses age-related morphological changes of residual skin surface components in middle-aged volunteers. Nutrition Research, 48, 40–48. 10.1016/j.nutres.2017.10.006

In a 1-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, healthy adults taking 10mg of lutein and 2mg of zeaxanthin daily experienced an approximately 20% improvement in their ability to distinguish objects from their surroundings based on differences in color.

*Hammond, B. R., Fletcher, L. M., Roos, F., Wittwer, J., & Schalch, W. (2014). A double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on photostress recovery, glare disability, and chromatic contrast. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 55(12), 8583–8589. 10.1167/iovs.14-15573

Oxidative Stress Marker Reduction

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Age 45-54
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How long have you been taking this product? 1–3 months
How consistently do you take it? Every day
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 weeks ago
Exact amount of Astaxanthine I needed
I try to look around for a good research brand for astaxanthine that has good amount of I gradient and reliable course. Inner lab seems the only one of them so far. I have try this for 2 months now. There is no side effect but may be too early to see results. I will continue to keep taking.
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I recommend this product
Age 55-64
Gender Male
How long have you been taking this product? 2–4 weeks
How consistently do you take it? Every day
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
So far so good!
A year ago I had surgery for a detached retina, and I started taking this for long term eye health. I spend a lot of my time looking at screens, large and small, professionally and otherwise. Since I’ve started taking this, I’ve felt my eyes are less sensitive to glare and less fatigued overall, but this is a long term supplement, not a quick fix. But I feel this has been one of the more effective supplements in my stack. Will continue to order this, thanks.
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Frequently asked questions

Take 1 softgel daily with or just after a meal. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner all work. What matters is taking it around mealtime.

Most multivitamins provide general antioxidant nutrients. Astaxanthin, lutein, and zeaxanthin are targeted carotenoids shown to concentrate in specific tissues such as the retina and cell membranes, supporting focused antioxidant protection.*

Human studies indicate that positive effects for skin and eyes can become apparent within 1-3 months of daily use. As potent antioxidants, the ingredients in Astaxanthin+ can also provide anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects that are less perceptible but profoundly valuable over the long haul.*

We formulated Astaxanthin+ to be effective and safe for healthy adults, based on human research. But as with any dietary supplement, you should speak to your doctor before introducing this supplement to your routine. Only through discussion with your healthcare practitioner can you arrive properly at a conclusion that the supplement is safe and recommendable for you, based on your underlying health and any medications or supplements you are already taking.

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