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NOW Astaxanthin 4 mg Veggie Softgels (60 ct)

NOW Foods

Vegetarian softgel with 4 mg Zanthin astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis extract) in extra-virgin olive oil; 60 softgels, label directions 1 softgel 1-2 times daily with food. The softgel contains carrageenan; NOW labels it vegan, kosher and halal. Price: $19.99 for 60 softgels, checked Oct 3, 2026. NOW says it is made and quality tested in the USA; the Intertek GMP mark on the page is a facility certification, and no third-party product 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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