Astaxanthin 4 mg®

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Brand: Dr. Mercola

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Net Contents

30 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

1 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

30

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

8 13006 01304 8

Product Version

10059-v103

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

4Active Ingredients

4 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

1% Daily Value Coverage

1 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

1Dietary Attributes

Label states: Organic.

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Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Fish

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 1 Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories5 Calorie(s)
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
organic Astaxanthin(Haematococcus pluvialis Extract)4 mg
Alpha-Linolenic Acid(Perilla Seed Oil)300 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

CapsuleSunflower Lecithinorganic Olive OilRosemary leaf extract

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily with a meal.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains fish (tilapia).

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if safety seal is broken.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

If you are nursing, pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Special formula combines organic astaxanthin, a unique lipid-soluble carotenoid, with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid, to assist in maximum nutrient absorption

Formulation re: Organic

Special formula combines organic astaxanthin, a unique lipid-soluble carotenoid, with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid, to assist in maximum nutrient absorption

Formula re: Contains

Each capsule contains a bubble of nitrogen to help prevent oxidation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

My hard capsules are bovine-free and produced without the use of plasticizers or preservatives

Formula re: Contains

With 300 mg ALA per capsule

Formula re: Contains

Contains fish (tilapia).

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Free radical scavenger that assists in the protection of the brain and nervous systems

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Supports healthy immune function and heart health

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Helps in the maintenance of normal joint function and alleviates occasional joint discomfort following exercise

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Available in two doses, 4mg with alpha-linolenic acid and 12mg, to help tailor to your individual health needs

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Why choose hard capsules?

General Statements: All Other Content

Hard capsules provide a better barrier to protect the ingredients from oxygen and moisture

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Premium Supplements

General: Product/Version Code

10059-v103

General Statements: All Other Content

"I am passionate about formulating my products using a holistic approach for optimal health and wellnes." - Dr. Joseph Mercola

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Premium products - compare my ingredients to other leading brands. You'll see the pride taken in producing simple, high quality products you can trust.

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My mission - partner with leading charities committed to protect your right to achieve optimal health.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

NHP

125 SW 3rd Place, Cape Coral, FL, 33991, USA

(877) 985-2696

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Research & Studies

  • Natural Astaxanthin: Head to Toe Benefits of this Amazing Algae Extract

    J Mercola, J Mercola - wholefoodsmagazine.com

    … question about synthetic astaxanthin’s effectiveness as a health-giving supplement, but … study at only 4 mg per day over six weeks (5). It’s also been documented at 4 mg per day to …

  • Astaxanthin: How much is too much? A safety review

    T Brendler, EM Williamson - Phytotherapy Research, 2019 - Wiley Online Library

    … Astaxanthin (AX)-containing preparations are increasingly popular as health food supplements. … studies have used doses of 4 mg of natural AX, and frequently 8 mg or higher, and in …

    2019210 citations
  • The role of astaxanthin as a nutraceutical in health and age-related conditions

    G Bjørklund, A Gasmi, L Lenchyk, M Shanaida, S Zafar… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … , 4 mg of ASX supplementation, reduced the skin damage caused by exposure to UV rays [96]. ASX supplementation … studies support the benefits of ASX supplementation (3–6 mg/d) on …

    2022135 citations
  • Astaxanthin: What You Need to Know about the King of Carotenoids

    P Theeuws - wholefoodsmagazine.com

    … A 2011 article from Joseph Mercola, DO, underscored the role of this antioxidant in … published in 2012, 30 healthy women were asked to take an astaxanthin supplement (AstaReal). …

  • Dietary astaxanthin: a promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent for brain aging and adult neurogenesis

    A Medoro, S Davinelli, L Milella, BJ Willcox, RC Allsopp… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com

    … that the safety of 4 mg astaxanthin per day (0.06 mg/kg) had … that astaxanthin supplementation at doses higher than 4 mg … 40 mg astaxanthin was well tolerated by 32 healthy participants…

    202376 citations
  • Astaxanthin: Sources, extraction, stability, biological activities and its commercial applications—A review

    RR Ambati, SM Phang, S Ravi, RG Aswathanarayana - Marine drugs, 2014 - mdpi.com

    … Astaxanthin supplement at 3.6 mg per day can be beneficial to health as reported by … Recommended dose of astaxanthin is 2–4 mg/day. A study reported that no adverse effects were …

    20142,605 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-01-07. DSLD Label ID: 183042. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.