FAQs

In a head-to-head comparison in a test tube, astaxanthin had 6000x the capacity of vitamin C for quenching singlet oxygen (a type of free radical).

Natural astaxanthin supports skin hydration, elasticity, and smoothness.

Astaxanthin helped maintain healthy adaptive and innate immune functions in a clinical study at 8 mg/day.

Clinical studies showed that AstaReal® Astaxanthin reduced symptoms of digital eye strain.

In a pre-clinical study, astaxanthin helped increase levels of the beneficial bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila.

1 fillet daily of wild sockeye salmon, or 8 fillets daily of wild king salmon.

Both! Astaxanthin is found in mitochondria, supporting energy production during exercise. After exercise, immune cells helping to repair damaged muscle create additional oxidative stress and exercise-induced inflammation. Astaxanthin is found in muscle after exercise to help support muscle recovery.

Yes, astaxanthin supports healthy capillary and peripheral blood flow and healthy blood lipid profiles.

Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can help quench free radicals in cell membranes.

AstaReal Inc. has been around for 35 years, investing in clinical research on astaxanthin. AstaReal® Astaxanthin has been used in over 80 human clinical studies as of 2023.

Natural astaxanthin is found in the muscles framing the lens at the front of the eye. These muscles are needed for dynamic focus, and they contract to help us focus on near objects, like digital screens. Astaxanthin helps support dynamic focus and study participants reported feeling less eye strain when supplementing with AstaReal® Astaxanthin.