Name: Astaxanthin
Creator: Pallavi Singh
Published: Jan 31, 2017

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant and a carotenoid that has potential benefits in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, high cholesterol, and an eye condition called age related macular degeneration.
It is also used for preventing cancer and sunburns. However, currently, evidence regarding its benefits in these conditions is insufficient.

Eyetamin Gold Soft Gel Capsules Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Generic : Astaxanthin	₹ 149.00 40mg / 15mg / 10mg / 5mg / 2mg / 2000IU / 1mg / 40mcg 10
Combination of Generics : Vitamin C 40mg + Lutein 40% 15mg + Vitamin E acetate 10mg + Elemental Zinc 5mg + Elemental Copper2mg + Vitamin A 2000IU + Astaxanthin 1mg + Elemental Selenium 40mcg

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Drug Name : Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin generic Astaxanthin is an antioxidant and a carotenoid that has potential benefits in Alzheimer's disease , Parkinson's disease , stroke, high cholesterol , and an eye condition called age related macular degeneration It is also used for preventing cancer and sunburns. However, currently, evidence regarding its benefits in these conditions is insufficient.
More Info about Astaxanthin

Written & Compiled by Pharmacist Pallavi Singh, M. Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice)

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on February, 2, 2017

Side effects of Astaxanthin

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain

Blood: Bleeding, low blood sugar levels, low calcium levels, aplastic anemia (lack of red blood cell production by the bone marrow)

Cardiovascular:Low blood pressure

Hormonal: Decreased libido, enlargement of breasts in males

Others: Allergic reaction

When Should Astaxanthin not be taken? (Contraindications)

• Astaxanthin is contraindicated in patients with allergy to astaxanthin or related carotenoids, or the source of astaxanthin, Haematococcus pluvialis.
• It should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.

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