Astaxanthin dosaging
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free skin care · Wed May 27, 2009 12:26 pm

How much astaxanthin orally a day is recommended? I'm going to use it as an addition to my sunscreen & Heliocare.

free skin care · Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:38 pm

I am thinking about adding astaxanthin to my supplement intake, which prompted me to search for other members taking it. In his book, "The Perricone Weight-Loss Diet", Dr. P recommends one to two capsules, 2 mg each, per day. He recommends looking for the AstaReal trademark for potency and purity.

The AstaReal is available on iherb.com, but I found this Hawaiian version on vitacost.com that's getting terrific reviews, so I've ordered (not yet received) it. You'll also see a downloadable document here:

http://www.vitacost.com/Nutrex-Hawaii-BioAstin-Natural-Astaxanthin

I know some of you get your astaxanthin from Krill oil, but is anyone taking it in supplement form? Barksdale, are you seeing results yet?

Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:43 pm

I've been taking the Astavita Skin Defense Complex which, according to the label on the bottle, is 4mg Natural Astaxanthin Compex (AstaREAL®) Astaxanthin, Lutein, Beta Carotene, Canthaxanthin, Other Cartoneoids (from Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract) plus 40mg of Tocotrienol. The bottle recommends 2 softgels per day.

http://www.astavita.com/topical.html

Thanks for the link, Nadjazz! I'm going to check it out.

free skin care · Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:57 pm

Wow, great testimonials on their site, havana8! Have you been taking it long enough to see any visible results?

Dr. Perricone says it has the following benefits:

reduces hyperpigmentation (this one excites me)

Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:03 am

Thanks for the list, Nadjazz! I'm almost through one bottle so not too long but so far I have noticed more energy and less eye fatigue. I think I am going to try the brand you mentioned next just to compare. Have you had a chance to order yet?

free skin care · Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:18 pm

Hi, havana8 -
Yes, my order has arrived, but I have not started taking it yet. I will provide feedback after 30 days of use.

free skin care · Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:17 pm

I've been taking 4mg for two weeks along with all my other supplements. I haven't noticed anything yet. I am sure it will be at least one bottle before I do if not longer. I am also going to start Resveratrol as soon as it gets here.

free skin care · Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:44 pm

Hi, Frodo! Please keep us updated on your progress. I would also be interested in what brand you are using.

free skin care · Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:31 pm

nadjazz wrote:

Hi, Frodo! Please keep us updated on your progress. I would also be interested in what brand you are using.

The brand is Now Foods, I purchased them at iherb.

If I remember correctly I latched onto this stuff from the Q Boards. I need to double up my intake of memory pills.

free skin care · Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:28 am

Does anyone know if it is better to get it from Krill Oil, or to take it as a single supplement?

free skin care · Sat Aug 15, 2009 7:23 am

Does anyone using this have any updates on what its doing for you?

free skin care · Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:18 am

Hi, GirlieGirl -
I've only been taking the Bioastin brand for about two weeks now, but I do notice a slight increase in energy. I don't seem so fatigued in the evenings when I come home from work. Also, during my work day, I feel I have more focus and clarity. Pretty subjective, though.

No noticeable changes in my skin. I was hoping it would give some sun protection, but I can't really measure that.

free skin care · Sun Aug 16, 2009 3:09 am

I used this one from Vitacost and really liked it. I have a hard time swallowing horse pills and these caps were small and very easy to swallow. It contains 6mg.

http://www.vitacost.com/Nutrex-Hawaii-BioAstin-Supreme

free skin care · Sun Aug 16, 2009 7:26 am

bren21, I'm taking the 4 mg version of the same product. How long have you been taking it? Seeing any results yet?

TIA!
Nadine

free skin care · Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:54 am

Hey Nadine....I've been taking it since Feb. Have to say I've noticed an increase in energy sincce starting it but haven't noticed any skin changes so to speak. My skin is looking better than ever though these days but I cannot say it's the supplement itself...I am sure it's helping though Very Happy

I am really terrible at taking pills that are large or even medium sized....I like these because they are very small black gel caps and are really easy to swallow. One thing I don't like is the large glass bottle they use for such a small amount of pills....it is rediculously wasteful in my opinion.

free skin care · Fri Mar 12, 2010 6:43 am

Hi everyone,

just wondered if anyone had any updates regarding taking this supplement? I've read that it can have an effect on hormone levels, and intefere with menopause medication,

Jackie xx

free skin care · Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:43 pm

Hi, Jackie -
I started taking this in hopes it would help with hyperpigmentation, but I'm not seeing any improvement in that area.

However, I am very pleased with how this affects my energy levels and joints! DH has also noticed an improvement in joint pain. We stopped taking it for several months, and found the fatigue and joint pain coming back. So this is definitely part of our daily regimen now!

Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:57 am

Is anyone still using this and have any updates on how it's working out for you? I stopped taking it a long while ago but have been considering it again. TIA!

free skin care · Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:42 pm

I have used 8 mg of astaxanthin a day for three years, and wouldn't be without it. My skin has no hyperpigmentation. Its helped joints, sleep, eyesight. If your astaxanthin says Hawaiian sourced its made by Cyanotech, they private label for many brands. So you can buy safely by price. Here is what Dr. Mercola says

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/25/sunscreen-and-wrinkle-prevention-in-a-pill.aspx

free skin care · Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:22 pm

I've just recently started taking a combo with krill oil and astaxanthin. No results yet, but I'm hoping it'll help with aches I've been getting in my joints (left side of the body only which is weird...). Any skin benefits would be an added bonus!

free skin care · Thu Jan 19, 2012 11:01 pm

Jackie284 wrote:

Hi everyone,

just wondered if anyone had any updates regarding taking this supplement? I've read that it can have an effect on hormone levels, and intefere with menopause medication,

Jackie xx

A word to the wise.

http://www.integrativepractitioner.com/article_ektid14368.aspx

Interactions

Astaxanthin may have similar effects as the antihistamines etirizine dihydrochloride and azelastine; may interfere with the way the body processes certain drugs using the liver's "cytochrome P450" enzyme system; may inhibit Helicobacter pylori growth and have an additive effect when taken with other medications that have a similar effect; may have hormonal effects and may interact with other hormone-altering medications, such as medications taken for menopause or birth control pills. It may also interact with immunomodulating medications.

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