Supplements
Sports Research Astaxanthin with Coconut Oil (12 mg)
Sports Research
Softgel with 12 mg astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae (Astalif, grown in Iceland, per Sports Research) in organic virgin coconut oil; 60 softgels, label directions 1 softgel daily with food. A 6 mg version is also sold. Price: $26.95 for 60 softgels ($22.91 with subscribe & save), checked Oct 3, 2026. Sports Research says the product is third-party tested but doesn't name the lab or publish a certificate of analysis; no USP, NSF or Informed Choice 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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