User Reviews for astaxanthin

Has cleared up my hyperpigmentation (melasma) significantly. Didn’t actually expect such good (or any) results. Took close to 3 months on 8 mg daily to really notice change.

BP drops 20 points

I am a 42 years old woman and since 33 suffering from joint pain, starting gaining weight around my hips, loosing some of my physical powers, i guess age related and estrogen taking over progesterone and testosterone. I started taking some agnus vitex...for sustaining progesterone production and also astaxanthin, just 1/4 of a dose, because my pills are of 12 mg. This was too much for me, made me anxious and trouble sleeping, so with just 4 mg i am good, energetic, feel less pain.... Though my form of substance is in a gel pill, i just sqeeze that little by little the oil inside ??Read More Read Less

I red it is a good antioxidant and immunity regulator. I tried a 12mg supplement. From the first or second night i had a very poor sleep, just 3 hours and then felt restless and not being able to go back to sleep. During daytime felt tired . Maybe it is a too large dose.

I read something interesting from a researcher. He said if your FOX03 gene is active, you are three times more likely to live to be 100. Astaxanthin is known to activate that gene - in one study, up to 90% more active. The FOX03 lies dormant in 2/3rds of people. I turned 80 recently, and my dentist said, "You are the youngest-looking 80 year old I have ever seen." An endodontist said my teeth and roots look healthy, the x-rays of someone decades younger. A few years ago, I asked my opthamologist how my eyes compared to other people my age. He said, "You are in the 99th percentile." I started taking astaxanthin when I was around 68, and could only do three pushups, max. Later, I could do eight pushups regularly. On the Washington Mall when I was 75, I did 32 strict pushups without training for it or anything. One thing, I've not noticed anything different as far as feeling a difference from taking astaxanthin; but I think I'll continue with it. Read More Read Less

Roughly two years ago I decided to take astaxanthin for type II diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Within a few months, it reduced my HbA1C level to normal, enabled me to cut my insulin intake by more than half, and entirely eliminated my LDL cholesterol problem. My high levels of triglycerides dramatically improved as well and are now approaching acceptable levels. I started out using NOW astaxanthin 4 mg. and later switched over to the Sports Research 6 mg. brand; both have proven effective. I am continuing to use the latter in order to maintain the progress outlined above. It appears to be helping in bringing excess liver enzymes into line. Touted as nature's most effective strengthener of the human immune system, I am hoping that it will protect me from infection from COVID. So far, so good! Another goal is to delay or to entirely prevent the onset of AMD--a serious eye disease affecting the elderly. Read More Read Less

Bad stabbing pain behind eyes. Stopped taking it and pain stopped.

I originally started talking this brand because I am a runner and in the sun every day. Due to sweating, sunscreen won't stay on. A few times a year a blood vessel in my would burst in my eye looking horrible. It would take a couple weeks for the blood to dissipate. Since I started this, I hardly have this in my eye and if I get it, it's gone that same day. Looking at the list of everything it does, I am less tiresd, muscle recovery is excellent, and my skin is more youthful.

It helped some. It isn't a cure, but it is worth taking if you can afford it in conjunction with treatment through a rheumatologist. Krill oil is usually the cheapest source. Products labeled as solely astaxanthin have less in them for more expensive, and omega threes help with RA too.

Astaxanthin was recommended by my optometrist to slow macular degeneration along with other OTC herbs like Vitamin C,E,Leutin, Zink and Copper.

Been taking only for about a week. I have not noticed any changes yet. I am waiting for it to do something. I have heard it helps with fatigue, cholesterol and other benefits. I will check back in after a few weeks!

This has been a god send. Went from 2mg now on 10mg. I received 31 botox injections for migraines and i thought the side effects were going to kill me. I needed to detox from botox and my friend gave me astaxathin. It took away my dizziness nausea elevated my mood. I will take it the rest if my life

I took astaxanthin for several years as a supplement plus lutein and other supplements recommended for eye sight and prevention of eye disease. In early 2018 I was diagnosed with dry AMD and I upped the dosages plus took nutritional IV therapy for several month. None of this stopped the progression to WET AMD later in 2018 - it was a very fast progression. I don't know why it didn't work for me. I don't smoke, I eat carefully (keto style diet plus some fruit) and exercise and am mentally very active. I hear it worked for a few people. I don't know why it didn't work for me and I'm devastated and afraid of blindness - my prescription has been getting stronger and stronger. I am still able to drive and my ability for finer focus works if I'm using my glasses - maybe the astaxanthin is helping with that. Read More Read Less

I am 78 and have been taking 12 mg a day. I am taking this for a sore knee and to see if it would improve my eyesight. I am very excited to see my vision is considerably better. My knee not so much. But I intend to continue taking this as I consider improved vision a true blessing and I am so happy when I look out and I can see things so clearly.

I have been taking 12 mg astaxanthin gel capsule along 2 gram fish capsule feel 90% improvement in arthritis ,

Arthritic knees and hip are pain free as long as I tKe daily. Huge relief! Takes about a month to maximum effectiveness.

I was having terrible knee pain after hiking a 5-6 miles. After taking 12mg of Astaxanthin daily, I've haven't have any knee pain and I'm now doing 8-11 mile hikes. I still have muscle soreness, but that's to be expected. Lots of stretching before and after help with how long I feel sore, plus it last less than before.

I have been using astaxanthin for about 2 years. While Using it my joint and arthritic pain lessened by at least 80%. I also noticed that my carpal tunnel symptoms completely went away. I ran out and within 2 months all my symptoms were back.

I've been using this supplement for my acne problems. I used to use proactive to get rid of my acne but I stop using it since I've been taking astaxanthin. Lots of people were very amazed when I tell them astaxanthin get rid of my acne. If I stop taking it, I notice my acne comes back. Also it's great for protecting my skin from the sun. I don't get sunburn.