Astaxanthin

Category: vitamin

Pharmacological Mechanism

Keto-carotenoid pigment from Haematococcus algae (and dietary salmon, krill). High oxygen-radical absorbance — antioxidant on lipid-membrane peroxidation. Skin photoprotection + cardiovascular benefit signals in small trials.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 52h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 6mg (Range: 2 - 12 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular
• integumentary