NOW Foods Astaxanthin Extra Strength 10 mg 60 Softgels

Overview

NOW Foods' Astaxanthin softgels supply 10 mg of extra-strength astaxanthin per softgel, sourced from non-GMO Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, in a 60-softgel, gluten-free bottle.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment extracted from microalgae, and this product sits at the higher end of over-the-counter dosing at 10 mg, above the 4-6 mg found in many entry-level astaxanthin products. The listing notes the softgels naturally carry small amounts of lutein, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene alongside the astaxanthin, since these compounds occur together in the source algae.

• 10 mg astaxanthin per softgel
• 60 softgels per bottle
• Sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae
• Gluten-free, contains soy

Who it's for

Fits buyers who specifically want a higher 10 mg astaxanthin dose rather than a lower-strength starter product, and who are comfortable with a soy-containing softgel. Anyone with a soy allergy needs to check the allergen note before buying.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

At 10 mg, this sits at the higher end of astaxanthin dosing, and the natural presence of lutein, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene reflects the whole-algae source rather than added ingredients.

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