Indications

Astaxanthin is a strong antioxidant indicated to-

Improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis, reduce cholesterol).

Improves immune function.

Improves condition of skin

Protects skin from damage caused by sun (Reduce wrinkles, pimples and other signs of aging)

Improves recovery from central nervous system injuries

Protects from Parkinson ’s disease, Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration.

Reduces inflammation (Arthritis)

Reduces risk of infertility

Also Astaxnthin effectively reduce oxidative damage to DNA, decrease the risk for many types of cancer and stabilize blood sugar.

Therapeutic Class

Supplements & adjuvant therapy

Pharmacology

Astaxanthin acts as an antioxidant by dual mode of action. It suppresses singlet oxygen and also inhibits lipid peroxidation. By these actions it reduces the harmful free radicals. Therefore acts as a very strong antioxidant. Astaxanthin is absorbed by passive diffusion into the intestinal epithelium alongside fatty acids. Then it is incorporated into lipoproteins, transported to the liver, via lymph and blood and partly resecreted with lipoproteins. More than 70% of the Astaxanthin is contained in high density lipoprotein part of plasma. Highest concentration of Astaxanthin is in the small intestine, followed by subcutaneous fat, spleen, liver, heart, kidney and skin and lowest in the muscles.

Dosage & Administration

Adults (18 years and older)- Daily dose is 4 mg. should be taken along with or immediately prior to meals in the morning.

Different dose for various use are given below:

2-4 mg: Used as a strong antioxidant, improves cardiovascular health (Atherosclerosis, reduce cholesterol), improves immune function.

4-8 mg: Improves condition of skin, protects skin from sun damage (Reduce wrinkles, pimples and other signs of aging), improves recovery from central nervous system injuries and protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration.

8-12 mg: Reduces inflammation (Arthritis)

16 mg: Reduces risk of infertility

Interaction

Concomitant intake of Astaxanthin with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, Orlistat may reduce the absorption rate of Astaxanthin

Contraindications

Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin

Side Effects

No severe side effects have been reported yet

Pregnancy & Lactation

Both pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid Astaxanthin supplements as no data on safety has been found yet

Precautions & Warnings

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid Astaxanthin containing supplements.

Overdose Effects

No case of overdose has occurred with Astaxanthin

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children