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I have taken this twice daily at 4Mg and recently started taking 12 MG in the morning and 4 Mg in the evening. I'm 74 and 3 years ago started to have thin skin issues, bleeding and bruising easily. At 1 pill per day I felt some improvement then started double that dose and wow! My skin is soft and flexible again and I don't get sores and bruised arms at all. My eyes feel great and even though I fi...

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I have taken 4mg daily for 5 weeks. I work outside and even with sunscreen get tan. However While my skin definitely did not pick up any pigment (may have gotten lighter) I had some worrisome side effects. I started feeling faint every time I stood up and finally started having trouble taking a full breath. I was at the Doctor and while my blood pressure is always on the low/normal side (10...

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Age: 65-74 |
5/29/2015
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Jujube | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
5/17/2015
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I originally started using astaxanthin to protect myself from the hundreds of x-rays my dentist takes. I found that astaxanthin cleared my acne and firmed up my skin and made it look more radiant

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Neil | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
4/19/2015
Condition: Carpal tunnel syndrome
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skinnylegsunall | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
1/15/2015
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My vision has improved.

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beautifulbooks | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
11/23/2014
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Over 3 months we switched to whole grains, reduced animal fat (but still enjoyed plenty!), AND added Astaxanthin (Bioastin) 12 mg daily. Within 2 weeks we both noted little arthritis aches going away. Most importantly 3 months recheck on labs showed: Cholesteral from 285 to 209; Triglycerides from 297 to 198, HDL 45 to 40 (not a desired effect); LDL from 181 to 129. Also we were tackling type II diabetes with metformin and diet and Hgb A1C went from 8.5 (bad) to 7.2 (pretty good) over the same time. We now take the 12 mg astaxanthan daily as do my neurosurgeon and primary care doctor. This stuff really seems to make a difference in a lot of good ways!Read More Read Less

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/17/2014
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I'm only taking 4 mg. daily for a week and I've noticed a substantial decrease in joint pain and more energy.

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Lynn M. | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/7/2014
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I experienced a reduction of arthritis pain in my hip after my first dose. After reading the information on line regarding Astaxanthin, I am convinced that this is a supplement that I will continue to take. The only side effect that I have noticed besides the reduction of hip pain is that my foot does cramp sometimes. However, this is a minor thing and will not stop me from taking this supplement. I classify the cramping of the foot as mild and I have experienced the cramps previously to taking this supplement. I am very interested in the reported benefits of reduced inflammation in the body, the reduction of blood pressure, prevention and relief of diabetes, better resistance to colds, helps prevent heart attacks, prevents gum disease, boosts immune system, helps prevent the initiation of cancer cells, protects all parts of the cells from oxidative damage and helps prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. It can also help with cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc. I am excited about finding this supplement and will add it to my list of other supplements I take. I take alpha lipoic acid, Vitamin D, co-enzyme Q10, fish oil, Vitamin C, red clover, a multi vitamin, Vitamin B, oil of oregano, etc. I credit the use of these supplements that I have taken for over 25 years with giving me good health. I do not take prescribed medication. I bought the Astaxanthin from Vitamin World and the dosage is 10mg. Read More Read Less

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george | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/17/2014
Condition: General Health And Wellness
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Bob | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/13/2014
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I suffer from lower back pain after prolonged periods driving a vehicle or playing a round of golf, after two weeks of using this product I have little or no pain at night when normally I cannot sleep from the discomfort of the back pain.

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mvfg | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/9/2014
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I had tendonitis in my elbow and wrist and had taken prescription doses of ibuprofen and done acupuncture and other body work done as well as icing the elbow and wearing an elbow brace. I took two Bioastin pills one night and slept without pain for the first time in months. The pain was extreme at night. I'm taking two pills every day now and it has helped way more than all the other treatments with no noticeable side effects.

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Ken | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
9/30/2014
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Discovered this remarkable arthritis treatment by accident. Had been getting cortisone injections every 6 months for severe knee pain, when I started taking a daily supplement for an unrelated condition. Within a week my knee pain had almost completely disappeared. That's when I noticed that astaxanthin was one of the ingredients in the supplement. That supplement no longer includes astaxanthin, but I now take a 4mg pill every day. No cortisone shots in over two years and virtually pain free. Amazing product. Also side effect of lowering blood pressure. Had to cut my BP medication in half.Read More Read Less

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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
9/18/2014
Condition: Other
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I have been using it for over a year I believe it has helped my vision issues due to Mutiple Sclerosis.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
5/23/2014
Condition: Other
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Joint pain during and after exercise has disappeared. I haven't been able to lift weights more than 3 times a week for 20 years. I sleep well with no joint pain... I'm able to bicycle or lift everyday. Amazing!

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/11/2014
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Go away FDA. This product is effective as labeled.

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? | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for less than 1 month |
1/17/2014
Condition: Other
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I am 76 years old with bronchitis/ chronic bronchiectasis for which is alwys terminal because there is NO treatment and until a few weeks ago I was unable to walk up any stairs without using my inhaler profusely but after a few doses of 2mg Astaxanthin I am able to walk up as many as 30 stairs with no breathlessness or use of my inhaler, hopefully it will slow or stop this disease in its tracks

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jdwhite0113 | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/30/2013
Condition: Other
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Using this to treat clotting, apoptotic cellular debris along inner opric nerve near circle of Willis. Seems to produce quite an effect after years of treating a closed head injury with with a wide variety of antioxidants, neural hyperplasics and the like. Ask me and I'll tell you.

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8/13/2013
Condition: General Health And Wellness
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chrissy | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/19/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I am on low dose HRT and wanted to try astaxanthin for fibromyalgia. Took 4mg of BioAstin per day for 2 days and on the second day had chest pains, bright flashes in corner of one eye, cold sweats and a burning sensation rising from my neck to the top of my head. I thought I was having a heart attack.

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[email protected] | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/8/2013
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SeaDaddy46 | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/13/2013
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I initially started this supplement as an adjunct to Cardiac meds. (have Marfan Syndrome) Because of 'metallic' mitral valve, am on warfarin for life. One & one-half weeks later, I did my normal weekly INR (PT/PTT) to be sure my blood is clotting slowly enough. My INR was 1.1 (in the range for normal people). Mine is supposed to be 3.0 to 3.5 International Normalized Ratio(INR). I went to the ER to have hospital lab check my INR. Their reading was 1.0. MD recommended treatment (adjustments to Warfarin, and adding Lovenox injections) until my INR gets back to my target range. I realized that I had just been on astaxanthin for 1 to 2 wks. I have discontinued astaxanthin. I suspect it interferes with the liver's processing of warfarin. I'll update here when my INR is again in a therapeutic range.Read More Read Less

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