18 Best Astaxanthin supplements
![Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 8 mg AstaPure 60 vegetarian softgels Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 8 mg AstaPure 60 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3793/80/x/smeets-en-graas-astaxanthin-8-mg-astapure-60-softgels.jpg)
- 8 mg - high dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 6 mg 60 vegetarian softgels Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 6 mg 60 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/1331/80/x/nutrex-bioastin-hawaiian-astaxanthin-6-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- Vegan - 6 mg - medium dose
- Contains BioAstin® from Cyanotech
![Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 4 mg AstaPure 60/120 vegetarian softgels Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 4 mg AstaPure 60/120 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4542/80/x/smeets-en-graas-astaxanthin-4-mg-astapure-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 4 mg 120 gelatin softgels Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 4 mg 120 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2070/80/x/nutrex-bioastin-hawaiian-astaxanthin-4-mg-120-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains BioAstin® from Cyanotech
![Healthy Origins - Astaxanthin 4 mg 60/150 gelatin softgels Healthy Origins - Astaxanthin 4 mg 60/150 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3535/80/x/healthy-origins-astaxanthine-4-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![LifeExtension - MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin 60 gelatin softgels LifeExtension - MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin 60 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2715/80/x/lifeextension-macuguard-ocular-support-with-saffron-and-astaxanthin-60-softgels.jpg)
- Formula for the eyes
- Contains astaxanthin, lutein, saffron, blackcurrant, marigold and carotenoids
![Vitals - Astamax 6 mg 60/120 gelatin softgels Vitals - Astamax 6 mg 60/120 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2574/80/x/vitals-astamax-6-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- 6 mg - medium dose
- Contains AstaReal® from AstaReal AB
![Royal Green - Astaxanthine 8 mg Organic 60 vegetarian capsules Royal Green - Astaxanthine 8 mg Organic 60 vegetarian capsules](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4702/80/x/royal-green-astaxanthine-8-mg-bio-60-capsules.jpg)
- 8 mg - high dose
- Organic - vegan
![GSE - Astaxanthin 4 mg + Selenium BIO 45 vegetarian capsules GSE - Astaxanthin 4 mg + Selenium BIO 45 vegetarian capsules](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3563/80/x/gse-astaxanthin-4-mg-selenium-bio-45-capsules.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose + selenium
- 100% certified organic
![Solgar - Astaxanthin 5 mg 30 gelatin softgels Solgar - Astaxanthin 5 mg 30 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2475/80/x/solgar-astaxanthin-5-mg-30-softgels.jpg)
- 5 mg - standard dosage
- Solgar astaxanthin
![Royal Green - Astaxanthine 4 mg 60/120 gelatin softgels Royal Green - Astaxanthine 4 mg 60/120 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2725/80/x/royal-green-astaxanthine-4-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains BioAstin® from Cyanotech
![GSE - Astaxanthin 4 mg BIO 60 gelatin softgels GSE - Astaxanthin 4 mg BIO 60 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3941/80/x/gse-astaxanthin-4-mg-bio-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- 100% certified organic
![Nutrex - TurmericAstin 30 vegetarian softgels Nutrex - TurmericAstin 30 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4608/80/x/nutrex-turmericastin-30-softgels.jpg)
- Combination of astaxanthin, turmeric and black pepper
- 6 mg astaxanthin - BioAstin® van Cyanotech
![Mattisson - Astaxanthin Complex 60 vegetarian capsules Mattisson - Astaxanthin Complex 60 vegetarian capsules](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4641/80/x/mattisson-astaxanthine-complex-60-capsules.jpg)
- Astaxanthin with grape seed, green tea and resveratrol
- Rich in antioxidant nutrients
![LifeExtension - Astaxanthin 4 mg with Phospholipids 30 gelatin softgels LifeExtension - Astaxanthin 4 mg with Phospholipids 30 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2899/80/x/lifeextension-astaxanthin-4-mg-with-phospholipids-30-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- With phospholipid mix for better absorption
![Vitakruid - Astaxanthine 60 vegetarian softgels Vitakruid - Astaxanthine 60 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4716/80/x/vitakruid-astaxanthine-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![Bonusan - AstaFuco Complex 60 vegetarian capsules Bonusan - AstaFuco Complex 60 vegetarian capsules](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3953/80/x/bonusan-astafuco-complex-60-capsules.jpg)
- Combining astaxanthin and fucoxanthin
- Fucoxanthin derived from Wakame seawe
![OrthoVitaal - Astaxanthine AstaPure 4 mg 60 vegetarian softgels OrthoVitaal - Astaxanthine AstaPure 4 mg 60 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4288/80/x/orthovitaal-astaxanthine-astapure-4-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 8 mg AstaPure 60 vegetarian softgels Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 8 mg AstaPure 60 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3793/80/x/smeets-en-graas-astaxanthin-8-mg-astapure-60-softgels.jpg)
- 8 mg - high dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 6 mg 60 vegetarian softgels Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 6 mg 60 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/1331/80/x/nutrex-bioastin-hawaiian-astaxanthin-6-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- Vegan - 6 mg - medium dose
- Contains BioAstin® from Cyanotech
![Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 4 mg AstaPure 60/120 vegetarian softgels Smeets en Graas - Astaxanthin 4 mg AstaPure 60/120 vegetarian softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4542/80/x/smeets-en-graas-astaxanthin-4-mg-astapure-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 4 mg 120 gelatin softgels Nutrex - BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin 4 mg 120 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2070/80/x/nutrex-bioastin-hawaiian-astaxanthin-4-mg-120-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains BioAstin® from Cyanotech
![Healthy Origins - Astaxanthin 4 mg 60/150 gelatin softgels Healthy Origins - Astaxanthin 4 mg 60/150 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3535/80/x/healthy-origins-astaxanthine-4-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose
- Contains AstaPure® from Algatech
![LifeExtension - MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin 60 gelatin softgels LifeExtension - MacuGuard® Ocular Support with Saffron & Astaxanthin 60 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2715/80/x/lifeextension-macuguard-ocular-support-with-saffron-and-astaxanthin-60-softgels.jpg)
- Formula for the eyes
- Contains astaxanthin, lutein, saffron, blackcurrant, marigold and carotenoids
![Vitals - Astamax 6 mg 60/120 gelatin softgels Vitals - Astamax 6 mg 60/120 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2574/80/x/vitals-astamax-6-mg-60-softgels.jpg)
- 6 mg - medium dose
- Contains AstaReal® from AstaReal AB
![Royal Green - Astaxanthine 8 mg Organic 60 vegetarian capsules Royal Green - Astaxanthine 8 mg Organic 60 vegetarian capsules](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/4702/80/x/royal-green-astaxanthine-8-mg-bio-60-capsules.jpg)
- 8 mg - high dose
- Organic - vegan
![GSE - Astaxanthin 4 mg + Selenium BIO 45 vegetarian capsules GSE - Astaxanthin 4 mg + Selenium BIO 45 vegetarian capsules](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/3563/80/x/gse-astaxanthin-4-mg-selenium-bio-45-capsules.jpg)
- 4 mg - standard dose + selenium
- 100% certified organic
![Solgar - Astaxanthin 5 mg 30 gelatin softgels Solgar - Astaxanthin 5 mg 30 gelatin softgels](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/2475/80/x/solgar-astaxanthin-5-mg-30-softgels.jpg)
- 5 mg - standard dosage
- Solgar astaxanthin
Buy 100% natural Astaxanthin (4, 6 or 8 mg) on this page. Or read more about:
Which astaxanthin is the best?
Please pay very close attention when buying astaxanthin: choose an astaxanthin supplement with a traceable and controlled natural extract. These are often patented or organic extracts. These are of much higher quality than other extracts, many of which are purchased from Asia for a very low price.
If you buy it at Kruidvat, Holland and Barrett (De Tuinen), Etos, anywhere else, even if you buy it from us, read the entire label to make sure it contains AstaPure®, AstaReal®, BioAstin® or an organic extract. Because the disadvantages of non-natural synthetic astaxanthin are too great and possibly even dangerous.
Is Astaxanthin Dangerous?
The natural astaxanthin we sell is guaranteed safe. We only supply the patented AstaPure®, AstaReal®, BioAstin® and GSE and Solgar astaxanthin. These are high quality extracts of the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis. This is the exact same astaxanthin that makes salmon, lobsters, shrimp and flamingos so beautifully pink.
65 clinical trials with Astaxanthin since 2007
With this natural astaxanthin, many scientific studies are being conducted. The results of these studies are positive and show that astaxanthin is completely safe even in doses much higher than 6 mg per day.
Avoid non-natural astaxanthin
Synthetic astaxanthin, on the other hand, can potentially be dangerous. Moreover, it is also a different substance, so it also has different properties. It is made from petroleum. Although it contains the same elements, its structure and therefore its action is different from astaxanthin as present in our food and supplements.
Does Astaxanthin Have Side Effects?
Astaxanthin has been used in dietary supplements for more than 23 years. Despite being used for so long, no side effects have been identified. It is among the very safest dietary supplements.
What does astaxanthin do?
![Astaxanthin in cell membrane Astaxanthin in cell membrane](https://static.smeetsengraas.nl/files/jpg/astaxanthine-celmembraan.jpg)
Astaxanthin belongs to the family of carotenoids. These are fat-soluble colorful compounds found in many plants and animals. They have several functions in those organisms. One of them is protection against the harmful effects of sunlight.
Beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein can be located either inside the cell membrane or outside it, but not both at the same time. Astaxanthin, on the other hand, because of its molecular structure, occupies an optimal position in the lipid bilayer of cell membranes.
The Haematococcus pluvialis alga
The richest source of natural astaxanthin is the normally green alga Haematococcus pluvialis. When exposed to sunlight (UV), this alga produces the strong antioxidant astaxanthin and changes its color to bright red
Astaxanthin experiences
Because of European EFSA claim legislation, we are not allowed to say what astaxanthin is good for. However, we can say that it is among the most popular supplements, because people who try astaxanthin are so satisfied with it that they often continue to use it permanently. Moreover, there is a lot of research being done worldwide on the effects of astaxanthin. With very positive results.
There are unfortunately still many nonsense supplements that people use once and then never again, but astaxanthin is so valuable that even the pharmaceutical industry is already busy developing an astaxanthin-based substance.
It can also be used very well together with any other supplement you already use. Very effective is the combination with boswellia.
Use & Dosage
The dosage used in studies varies between 4 mg and 40 mg per day. Of course, the dosage for optimal effect also depends on what it is used for. Generally, 4 mg is used as a maintenance dose, but higher doses may certainly be used when needed. If you want to know how much is best to use, chat with us or send us an email about it.
How best to take it:
Astaxanthin can be taken at any time of the day. But do take it with a meal that contains enough fat. A meal with quite a bit of olive oil, for example, provides much better absorption than food with little fat or oil. This is because it is fat soluble.
Are children also allowed to use it?
It is also suitable for children 14 years and older.
Can it be taken together with medications?
There is no indication that it has interactions with medications.
People who buy Astaxanthin, also look at:
Which foods contain astaxanthin?
To get 6 mg of astaxanthin through diet, you would have to eat a large piece of "sockeye" salmon of the highest quality. Crab and shrimp are also a substantial source, but in those animals it is mainly in the shell. However, you would have to consume large quantities of crab and shrimp to get 6 mg.
AstaPure®:
- Is patented and 100% natural
- Is made in a closed bioreactor
- Is completely free of contamination and toxins
- Is produced in the Arava desert
- Is obtained with supercritical CO2-extraction
- Makes use of solar energy
- Has been in existence for 22 years (since 1998)
- Is Halal and Kosher
Written by: Wouter Olthof
Reviewed by: Liesbeth Thoen
Updated: February 25, 2023