Astaxanthin 12 mg Maximum Strength®

Non-Nutrient / Non-Botanical

Brand: Swanson

Softgel CapsuleNon-Nutrient/Non-BotanicalOff Market

Product label for Astaxanthin 12 mg Maximum Strength — Click to view full label

Net Contents

30 Softgel(s)

Serving Size

1 Softgel(s)

Servings Per Container

Not specified

Supplement Form

Softgel Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 87614 02845 3

Product Version

SWU845 Rev 1 12 04 18

Label Analysis

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

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

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

Ingredient	Amount Per Serving
Astaxanthin(Haematococcus pluvialis)	12 mg	—

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Safflower OilGelatinpurified WaterGlycerinRosemary OilD-Alpha-Tocopherol

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel per day with water.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Warning: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

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

Immune health and antioxidant support 12 mg per softgel

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Swanson Health Products

Fargo, ND, 58104, USA

1-800-437-4148

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Research & Studies

Astaxanthin supplementation reduces subjective markers of muscle soreness following eccentric exercise in Resistance-Trained men
GA Barker, AL Parten, DA Lara, KE Hannon… - Muscles, 2023 - mdpi.com
… force output [35]. Thus, the primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of AX supplementation at 12 mg/… has shown a plethora of beneficial effects regarding muscle health, …
202322 citations
Building strength, endurance, and mobility using an astaxanthin formulation with functional training in elderly
SZ Liu, AS Ali, MD Campbell, K Kilroy… - Journal of cachexia …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
… the elderly, but dietary supplements hold promise as agents … AX: astaxanthin, 12 mg and tocotrienol, 10 mg and zinc, 6 mg) … feeding in the healthy young resulted in ‘strength endurance’ …
201869 citations
Astaxanthin supplementation does not affect markers of muscle damage or inflammation after an exercise-induced muscle damage protocol in resistance-trained …
HS Waldman, AR Bryant, AL Parten… - … Journal of Strength & …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
… cardiometabolic health in a resistance-trained male cohort. … and Wingate variables (mean power, peak power, and fatigue … suggest 4 weeks of AX supplementation with 12 mg·d −1 does …
202318 citations
Astaxanthin supplementation as a potential strategy for enhancing mitochondrial adaptations in the endurance athlete: an invited review
H Waldman - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
… (Haematococcus pluvialis), allowing a person to achieve the AX range of 4–12 mg/day often implemented in research to obtain potential health and performance benefits [24,25]. …
202422 citations
Natural bioactive compounds from macroalgae and microalgae for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease: A review
JY Lee, CY Wong, RY Koh, CL Lim… - The Yale Journal of …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
… placebo-controlled study in 96 healthy elderly subjects with forgetfulness, daily supplementation of astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis extract (6 or 12 mg/day) has also displayed …
202427 citations
Effect of astaxanthin supplementation on cycling performance, muscle damage biomarkers and oxidative stress in young adults: a randomized controlled trial
JP Tsao, PY Wu, HT Kuo, WH Hong, CC Chen… - BMC Sports Science …, 2025 - Springer
… , supplementation with higher doses of AST (20 mg/… supplementation for 30 days (12 mg/day) also showed no effect on aerobic capacity, however improved exercise recovery in healthy …
20257 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-06-24. DSLD Label ID: 204275. 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.