Astaxanthin
Studied for: Dermatology · Hypercholesterolemia · Inflammation
Dermatology
What the research found
Astaxanthin significantly restores skin elasticity and hydration. Benefits are associated with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Dose used in studies
6–20 mg/day
References
Zhou2021, Ng2020
Hypercholesterolemia
What the research found
Moderate-to-high doses increase circulating HDL cholesterol (SMD = 0.42) and decrease triglycerides (SMD = -0.31), although total cholesterol and LDL-C remain unchanged
Dose used in studies
6–20 mg/day
Side effects reported
a remarkably clean tolerability profile with no severe adverse health outcomes
References
Laurindo2025
Inflammation
What the research found
Moderate daily intakes administered for 12 weeks or longer reduce C-reactive protein levels in individuals presenting with baseline metabolic inflammation .
Dose used in studies
12 mg/ day
Side effects reported
clean tolerability profile with no severe adverse health outcomes
References
Xia2020
Not medical advice
Trials are run on specific people, for specific reasons, over a set period. Your medications, conditions and bloodwork can change what is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.