NOW Foods Astaxanthin 10mg

NOW Foods · Softgel · 10 mg

Price/day

€0.47

Dose

10 mg

Servings/pack

Pack price

€28.00

Transparency Index

7.5/10

Recommended Affordable yet quality source of natural astaxanthin for everyday oxidative stress.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 6.0/10

Astaxanthin shows antioxidant effects in skin and sports studies, but long-term data is limited.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.47 per day is strong for 10 mg natural astaxanthin.

Product quality 8.0/10

Cold-pressed olive oil is used as the carrier; no synthetic colorants.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Algae source and standardization clearly stated.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW runs in-house chromatography tests; external data only spot-checked.

Product Description

NOW Foods uses Haematococcus pluvialis from Hawaii with solvent-free extraction. Softgels contain olive oil and vitamin E as stabilizers.

What We Like

Olive oil carrier instead of soy
60 servings — two months supply
Lab reports available on the website

What We’re Missing

Gelatin capsule — not vegetarian
Oily softgels can stick together in heat

Usage Recommendation

1 softgel with a fat-containing meal, or before prolonged sun exposure.

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Doctor's Best Astaxanthin 12mg

7.5/10

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NOW Foods Astaxanthin 4 mg Softgels

7.4/10

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Jarrow Formulas Astaxanthin 6 mg

7.1/10

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Ingredient dossier

Astaxanthin is a membrane-spanning carotenoid antioxidant. Small RCTs show consistent benefits for skin protection and visual fatigue; cardiovascular and longevity data remain limited.

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