SAFE
Astaxanthin Natural
Natural astaxanthin (H. pluvialis)
Likely Safe
V1 Verified
Specialty Nutrients
PubMed Studies
2,400
About
Natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis is 50-65x stronger antioxidant than beta-carotene. Used for eye health, exercise performance, and skin.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Provides targeted nutritional substrate or pharmacological activity for specific biochemical pathways not adequately supported by standard dietary intake. Mechanism involves enzyme cofactor provision, receptor modulation, or membrane structural modification.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe. Skin pigmentation change (pink/orange) at high doses — harmless. Limited pregnancy data.
🏷️ Other Names
Natural astaxanthin (H. pluvialis)