NOW Supplements, Astaxanthin 4 mg derived from Non-GMO Haematococcus Pluvialis Microalgae and has naturally occurring Lutein, Canthaxanthin and Beta-Carotene, 90 Softgels

I have degenerative joint disease, something I was born with but didn't know I had until a few years ago when my orthopedic surgeon told me so. After looking at the x-ray for my hips, he said I can't believe you walked into my office. Anyway, years later after surgery on one hip (the other one still needs replacing), I can tell you for a fact that this four-milligram astaxanthin product actually WORKS! (emphasis added). I was so upset after wasting hundreds of dollars on ineffective products. After about 30 of these pills, along with 1,000 milligrams of the NOW brand Krill oil, I could actually FEEL the difference. None of the so-called "joint supplements" worked: Osteo-Bi-Flex, Flex-a-Min, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM supplements were all just wasted money. What turned me on to astaxanthin is that it is 800 times more powerful, and about 1/10 the cost of, very expensive CO-Q10, and thousands of times more effective (6,000 times) than Vitamin C in its anti-oxidant properties--so much so, that I only need to take Celebrex once or twice a week instead of once or twice a day due to the debilitating pain I felt. It's good to know there is a truly effective product like NOW brand astaxanthin that is really doing its work against the damaging, and very painful, effects of free radicals. All of the other supplements simply do not compare to the effectiveness of this product, including a myriad of herbal supplements that really didn't do anything. Absolutely recommended if you have arthritis or some other form of inflammatory disease, provided your doctor agrees. On top of everything else, if the anti-inflammatory benefits were not enough, this product is many times stronger and more effective than a 20-mg supplement (which I still use) of Lutein, meaning, I have the added benefit of actually reversing my macular degeneration. I am literally seeing things ten times farther away than I was five years ago, before I knew about astaxanthin and Lutein, and things are crystal clear now instead of blurry. I am actually enjoying a hobby that I used to do when I was about 12, that is, painting. Now I can actually see the fine details that I paint, instead of a blurry canvas with no details. That's nothing short of a miracle for me. This product, Lutein (any 20-mg, but I like Jarrow and Nature's Bounty), Krill Oil (NOW 1,000 mg), Turmeric (NOW 500-mg), Sea Cucumber powder (Swanson's 500-mg) and a good daily vitamin (Centrum Silver) are among the products in my cabinet that I will never run out of. When I'm over 100, I'll testify to that effect. Of course, that won't be until 2061, but I will get back to you.

I’m very happy with this 4 mg astaxanthin supplement. The capsules are easy to swallow, and the quality is excellent. I appreciate the clean ingredients and the consistent freshness of the product. It has become a great addition to my daily wellness routine. I will definitely buy it again. Highly recommend!

This stuff is awesome if you suffer from any sort of inflammation. It's also really good for your skin and eyes. I used to get inflammatory acne but taking this and Spectrum Essentials Fish Oil with Vitamin D, 1000 mg, 250 Softgels keeps it from flaring up. Whenever i quit taking them it inevitably flairs up. I don't know if it works for my joints due to the fact that i take other supplements but it stands to reason it would... There are other supplements that work for inflammation (turmeric is a good one--especially to eat!) but this one suits my needs and I like the fact that Astaxanathin is so cheap and easy to find (even the Walmart brand works fine though it only comes in a 30 day supply). Be forewarned though, this can affect your hormones if you're prone to hormonal imbalance. I am but have never noticed any effect except for less acne (this is why it suits my needs cause there are other supplements that can help like Prim Rose that DO affect my hormones).

I periodically take for 2-3 months Astaxanthin as beauty/wellness supplement, especially for my skin which tends to be drier in winter. The NOW Foods version wasn't the most efficient I have tried, but it helps somewhat. As a background, I'm a quite healthy 30s old female, very active (both strength training and long hikes). I never seen any improvements ever in terms of endurance and joints from Astaxanthin. For me Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM supplements provide immediate and best joint support. For me it's a beauty supplement, from the first weeks I can see my skin more hydrated and less dry patches on my hands and legs, which is a relief for me in the winter. I tend to avoid it in the summer, as the extra hydration also causes more breakouts. My hair tends also to get greasy faster when taking Astaxanthin. I somehow feel that Astaxanthin helps with skin damage, I noticed less dark spots and sunburn when using it, but I'm also very diligent with my SPF. With Astaxanthin from other brands I have noticed improvements in my nail strength and growth, but not with this one. Overall, the extra good fats and antioxidants from Astaxanthin probably add to my general wellbeing, but not in a visible/impressive manner. I wear protective glasses while using the computer for extended periods of time, but have no major eye sight issues. I did noticed my eyes being slightly less dry then usual. I didn't noticed any improvements in immunity, I got both seasonal allergies and flu symptoms while taking Astaxanthin. The pills are quite small, easy to take; I didn't noticed any smell or taste personally; they didn't caused me any stomach issues, burping or bad breath.

i'm a big believer that we should be ingesting most herbs and spices on a daily basis and this is one that I've recently added. I think nature can keep us healthy. I highly recommend this product!

Great brand, a little pricey

Good quality, should work well. Read the benefits. !

Astaxanthin helps so much with your health. It's the red ingredient in Krill Oil. It's the red in crustacians and salmon. It's what makes salmon so strong to be able to spawn by swimming upstream. There are over 370 scientific studies about how good Astaxanthin is for you. My favorite thing about it is what it does for your liver. If you take prescriptions or have a fatty liver, it protects your liver. I'm an R&D recruite. I recruited in the Algae field for years. That's when I started hearing about astaxanthin. I had a dog years ago that had terrible hip dysplasia. So bad that they said he wouldn't live a full life. He had to go on steroids at like 7 years old. Steroids kill dogs. I gave him Astaxanthin and he lived to around 11 or 12 years old. Despite the steroids, his liver counts were always good until near the end. The vets would shake their heads (my wife worked there) and say, "I don't understand how his liver looks so good...". I would tell them it was the Astaxanthin.

Tercera compra que hago y sí veo resultados sobre todo en la vista

For eye problems, macular degeneration was eased by it greatly

Perfect.

A mi me funciona!! Llevo varias compras realizadas. (Consumo 90 días, descanso unos meses y lo vuelvo a comprar). Lo uso principalmente para la salud ocular, sin embargo también he notado mejoras en mi piel por lo que lo recomiendo.

After a week of taking this supplement I started having upset stomach , loose motion and stomach pain after eating. Can't say about its results as I couldn't continue due to severe stomach issues