Supplements
Life Extension Astaxanthin with Phospholipids (4 mg)
Life Extension
Softgel with 4 mg natural astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis extract, combined with phospholipids in an 84 mg 'Astaxanthin Phospholipid Proprietary Blend', with sunflower and extra-virgin olive oil; 30 softgels, label directions 1 softgel once or twice daily. Proprietary blend: Life Extension discloses the 4 mg of astaxanthin inside the 84 mg blend but not the amounts of the other blend ingredients, and doesn't name the astaxanthin ingredient brand. Price: $12.00 for 30 softgels ($10.50 with AutoShip), checked Oct 3, 2026. No third-party certification is stated. Dietary supplements are not FDA-approved: FDA does not approve dietary supplements or their labeling before sale. Evidence grade: C (for the ingredient, not this product). A 2021 meta-analysis of 9 small randomized trials found that oral astaxanthin from H. pluvialis improved skin moisture and elasticity compared with placebo but not wrinkle depth, and results varied between trials; most trials used 4-12 mg a day for 4-16 weeks. Goals: skin. Directory: Supplements > Carotenoids & antioxidants.
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- Proprietary blend: The label includes a proprietary blend.