Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin is a powerful, naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that's found in certain marine plants and animals. Often called "the king of the carotenoids."

Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin; Ovoester; Astaxanthine; Natupink

Astagold, Aurel Active, Bestage, Carni-Q, Fortify, Gv-24, Hi-Q 300, Lenova-M, Lycocare, Lycofact Plus, Multivite Vision, Orovit-Active, Prorac, Rqual-Gold, Zoyalife-M

(3S,3'S)-3,3'-Dihydroxy-?,?-carotene-4,4'-dione

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that potentially scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) including superoxide anions and singlet oxygen that involve in a degenerative diseases/disorders and cellular damage.

2-12 mg/day for 2-6 months. 

An anti-oxidant is used in ocular diseases, as a supplemental therapy for cancer, sunburns, stroke, male infertility and hyperlipidemia.

• Astaxanthin may interact with angiotensin-receptor blockers, ACE-II inhibitors, cytochrome P450 inhibitors, anti-histamines, immunomodulators, statins, calcium-lowering drugs and oral contraceptive drugs.
• Astaxanthin may interact with several herbs including black cohosh, carotenoids, lycopene, lutein, canthaxanthin, red yeast rice and saw palmetto.

• Do not give Astaxanthin to children without a physician’s advice.
• Lactation

Molecular weight

596.852 g/mol

Molecular formula

C40H52O4

CAS number

472-61-7

Precautions

Astaxanthin should be used with caution in patients with osteoporosis, immune disorders, parathyroid disorders, asthma, hypertension and allergy.