Astaxanthin
CaroMX™ | Astaxanthin
It is a lipid-soluble carotenoid pigment produced by microalgae under stress conditions. It has strong antioxidant properties but is sensitive to heat, light, oxygen, and pH, which can reduce its stability. Its low water solubility also limits its bioavailability. To improve its practical applications in functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, astaxanthin is often encapsulated to enhance stability, solubility and absorption.
Functional Food & Beverage
Capsules & Tablets
Functional Powders
Sports Nutrition
Protects Vision
Improves Skin
Fights Oxidation
Boosts Immunity
Anti-Inflammatory
Enhances Stamina
Quick Facts
- Cellular Antioxidant & Anti-Aging Shield: Spans the entire cell membrane to neutralize free radicals, protecting cellular DNA and skin layers from oxidative stress and UV damage.
- Eye Strain & Vision Relief: Crosses the blood-retina barrier to reduce ocular fatigue, ease digital eye strain, and improve focusing speed.
- Muscle Recovery & Joint Care: Inhibits inflammatory pathways (like NF-kB) to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), joint stiffness, and exercise-induced muscle damage.
- Cardiovascular & Circulation Support: Protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation and supports endothelial function for healthy blood flow and blood vessel flexibility.
- Neuroprotective Support: Crosses the blood-brain barrier to protect neural tissues against oxidative stress, supporting cognitive function and mental clarity.
- Microalgae (Haematococcus pluvialis): The richest natural source on Earth; produces astaxanthin in high amounts as a survival mechanism against intense light and nutrient stress.
- Wild Salmon & Trout: Accumulate high levels of astaxanthin in their muscle tissue by consuming astaxanthin-rich microalgae and small crustaceans (giving wild salmon its deep red-pink color).
- Krill & Plankton (Euphausia superba): Small marine organisms that feed directly on microalgae, serving as a primary raw material source for krill oil supplements.
- Crustaceans (Shrimp, Lobster, Crab, & Crayfish): Store astaxanthin in their shells and meat from their dietary intake of marine algae and plankton.
- Red Yeast (Xanthophyllomyces dendrorhous / Phaffia rhodozyma): A naturally occurring fungus/yeast that synthesizes astaxanthin, often used in aquaculture feed.
- Petrochemical Synthesis: Chemically synthesized from petroleum feedstocks; widely used in commercial aquaculture feeds (e.g., farmed salmon coloring), but less bioavailable and generally avoided in dietary human supplements.
- General Antioxidant Support: 2 to 4 mg daily for baseline cellular protection.
- Skin & Eye Health: 6 to 8 mg daily to improve skin elasticity, reduce fine lines, and relieve digital eye strain.
- Athletic & Joint Recovery: 8 to 12 mg daily to lower muscle soreness (DOMS) and ease joint stiffness post-workout.
- Fat-Soluble Timing: Must be taken with a fat-containing meal (e.g., eggs, nuts, olive oil) to maximize absorption.
- Natural Form Selection: Choose softgels containing natural Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae extract rather than synthetic forms for higher bioavailability.
Role
Essential for vision, cell growth and differentiation, reproduce total development and maintain healthy & skin and mucus membrane.
Sources
A rich source of essential vitamins and minerals can be found in fresh, colorful fruits & vegetables.
Intake
According to ICMR guidelines, the recommended dietary allowance of Vitamin A for adults is approximately 700–900 micrograms.
FAQs on CaroMX™ | Astaxanthin
- A reddish-pink carotenoid pigment naturally produced by Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae.
- Responsible for the vibrant pink color in wild salmon, flamingos, shrimp, and lobster.
- Spans both the inner and outer layers of cell membranes to protect the entire cellular structure.
- Crosses the blood-brain and blood-retina barriers for targeted eye and brain protection.
- Does not turn into a pro-oxidant (free radical generator) under high stress and does not convert into Vitamin A.
- Improves skin elasticity, moisture retention, and smooth texture.
- Helps reduce the depth of fine lines and supports skin resilience against UV-induced damage.
- Eases digital eye strain and ocular fatigue from prolonged screen exposure.
- Improves visual acuity and focusing speed (ciliary muscle relaxation).
- Reduces muscle inflammation and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
- Promotes faster recovery after exercise and supports joint mobility.
No, it provides internal cellular defense against UV stress, but it does not block UV rays at the skin surface like topical SPF.
- General maintenance: 2–4 mg daily.
- Skin, eye, and joint support: 6–8 mg daily (most common clinical range).
- Athletic recovery: 12 mg daily.
Natural algae extract (Haematococcus pluvialis) offers significantly higher antioxidant capability and safety compared to petrochemical-derived synthetic versions.
