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.

Wasolvit Gold Tablet Quality Pharma Products Pvt. Ltd. Generic : Astaxanthin	₹ 125.00 500mg / 2mg / 2mg / 5mg / 10mg / 5mg / 3mg / 10mcg / 1.5mg 10
Combination of Generics : Spirulina extract 500mg + Lycopene6% 2mg + Astaxanthin 2mg + Lutein 5mg + Vitamin B110mg + Vitamin B2 5mg + Vitamin B6 3mg + Vitamin B12 10mcg + Folic Acid 1.5mg

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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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