Sports Research Triple Strength Vegan Astaxanthin Supplement from Algae - Plant Based Softgels for Antioxidant Activity, Skin & Eye Health - Non-GMO Verified, Made with Coconut Oil - 12mg, 60 Count

Clinical trials typically use 4-12mg daily. Sports Research Triple Strength Astaxanthin delivers 12mg astaxanthin per softgel, which we classify as Therapeutic relative to that range.

See the "Also consider" section below for two alternatives. Choose based on form preference (Softgel vs alternatives), dose adequacy, and third-party testing.

Yes — IGEN Non-GMO Verified, Vegan Certified, third-party tested. Third-party testing verifies ingredient identity and label accuracy.

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Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble carotenoid with mild antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity; consult your doctor if you take blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) or immunosuppressants, as high-dose antioxidants can theoretically interact. The coconut MCT oil carrier is inert from a drug-interaction standpoint. At 12mg/day no significant drug interactions have been documented in clinical literature.

Astaxanthin at doses up to 12mg/day has been used in human trials for up to 12 weeks without adverse effects. Long-term use at this dose is considered safe based on available data; some users notice a slight orange tint to skin or stool (carotenemia) which is harmless and reversible. No organ toxicity has been reported at dietary supplement doses.

Most users tolerate this product well; taking it with a fat-containing meal can reduce the rare instances of mild stomach discomfort. The coconut MCT oil carrier aids absorption and tends to reduce GI sensitivity compared to dry-powder astaxanthin capsules. Softgel form is generally easier on digestion than hard tablets.

Yes — astaxanthin pairs well with other carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin), omega-3 fish oil, and vitamin E. Combining multiple fat-soluble antioxidants with a meal enhances absorption for all of them. Avoid stacking with very high-dose beta-carotene supplements as competing carotenoids may reduce individual absorption.

Take one softgel daily with a meal containing dietary fat — the coconut MCT oil in the capsule helps, but additional food fat further boosts astaxanthin bioavailability. Store in a cool, dry place away from light, as carotenoids degrade with UV exposure. Do not exceed the recommended 12mg dose without physician guidance.

Skin hydration and elasticity benefits from astaxanthin typically emerge after 4–8 weeks of daily use in clinical studies. Antioxidant plasma levels build within the first week of consistent dosing. Eye-health effects are cumulative and most studies assess outcomes at 4–12 weeks.