Astaxanthin and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Meta-Analysis
Marine Drugs (2020)
Supplementation significantly reduced LDL oxidation, improved HDL, and reduced inflammatory markers across 14 RCTs.
Astaxanthin
Oral capsule (10mg)Available in all 50 statesMarketing purposes only. Actual medications, if prescribed, are dispensed by a licensed pharmacy.
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AstaxanthinAstaxanthin
Carotenoid antioxidant from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, 550x more potent than vitamin E and 6,000x more than vitamin C as a singlet oxygen quencher. Spans cell membranes, providing protection to both lipid and aqueous compartments simultaneously.
Most potent carotenoid antioxidant
Crosses blood-brain and blood-retina barriers
Anti-inflammatory via NF-kB suppression
Cardioprotective (improves lipid profiles)
No commitment · HSA/FSA eligibleNo commitment · HSA/FSA eligible
How it works
Mechanism of action
Unique molecular structure spans the entire lipid bilayer of cell membranes, quenching reactive oxygen species in both the hydrophilic and hydrophobic domains. Also activates Nrf2 antioxidant response element and suppresses NF-kB inflammatory signaling.
The baseline panel.
Every Marek client receives this baseline panel before a provider review. Your provider may add additional biomarkers based on your health history, symptoms, and goals, pulling from 1,000+ available markers. See more biomarkers →
Hormone Profile
12 markers
Sex hormones
- Total TestosteroneLC/MS
- Free TestosteroneEquilibrium Dialysis
- Estradiol, Sensitive / UltrasensitiveLC/MS
- Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG)
- ProgesteroneLC/MSFemale panel
- Prolactin
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- hCG, Total, QuantitativeFemale panel, pre-menopause
Adrenals & neurosteroids
- Cortisol
- DHEA-S
Growth hormone / IGF-1
- Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-1)
Thyroid Status
3 markers
Thyroid hormones
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Free T4
- Free T3
Heart Health
9 markers
Cardiovascular health
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- LDL:HDL Ratio
- VLDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Apolipoprotein-B (ApoB)
- C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity (hsCRP)
- Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
Metabolism
3 markers
Insulin sensitivity
- Blood Glucose
- Fasting Insulin
- HbA1c
Organ Function
26 markers
Liver & pancreas
- AST
- ALT
- Bilirubin, Total
- γ-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Kidney function
- BUN
- Creatinine w/ eGFR
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Glucose
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
- Creatinine
- eGFR
- BUN/Creatinine Ratio
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Carbon Dioxide, Total
- Calcium
- Protein, Total
- Albumin
- Globulin, Total
- Albumin/Globulin (A/G) Ratio
- Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
- AST
- ALT
Prostate health
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)Male panel
- Free PSAMale panel
- % Free PSAMale panel
Nutrient Status
31 markers
Vitamins & minerals
- Vitamin D, 25-OHD (25-Hydroxy)
- Magnesium, RBC
Iron status
- Iron
- Iron Saturation
- TIBC
- UIBC
- Ferritin
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- White Blood Count (WBC)
- Red Blood Count (RBC)
- Hemoglobin (Hgb)
- Hematocrit (HCT)
- MCV
- MCH
- MCHC
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelets
- Neutrophils
- Neutrophils (Absolute)
- Lymphocytes
- Lymphocytes (Absolute)
- Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio
- Monocytes
- Monocytes (Absolute)
- Eosinophils
- Eosinophils (Absolute)
- Basophils
- Basophils (Absolute)
- Immature Cells
- Immature Granulocytes
- Immature Granulocytes (Absolute)
- NRBC, w/ Reflex for Immature Cells
Clinical evidence
The research behind Astaxanthin.
Safety profile
Monitoring & safety information.
Commonly reported side effects
- Mild GI upset
- Orange/reddish skin tint at very high doses
- Generally very well tolerated
Less common but serious risks
- None significant at standard doses
Generally not appropriate for
- Allergy to astaxanthin or related carotenoids
Typical monitoring
- Lipid panel
- Inflammatory markers (hsCRP)
- Skin assessment
FAQ
Quick answers.
Carotenoid antioxidant from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, 550x more potent than vitamin E and 6,000x more than vitamin C as a singlet oxygen quencher. Spans cell membranes, providing protection to both lipid and aqueous compartments simultaneously.
Most potent carotenoid antioxidant. Crosses blood-brain and blood-retina barriers. Anti-inflammatory via NF-kB suppression. Cardioprotective (improves lipid profiles). Skin UV protection from within.
Common side effects include: mild gi upset, orange/reddish skin tint at very high doses, generally very well tolerated. Most side effects are dose-dependent and may resolve with continued use or dose adjustment.
Carotenoid antioxidant from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, 550x more potent than vitamin E and 6,000x more than vitamin C as a singlet oxygen quencher. Spans cell membranes, providing protection to both lipid and aqueous compartments simultaneously.
Treatments are dependent on licensed clinical prescription. Client costs vary based on individual labs and panel in treatments and services.