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Dr. Mercola · Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical supplement

Astaxanthin 12 mg

7 ingredients on file in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database, top 58% by ingredient count. Off-market, label data preserved for reference.

7
Ingredients
Top 58%
By ingredient count
5
Nutrient categories

Astaxanthin 12 mg is a non-nutrient/non-botanical supplement by Dr. Mercola in capsule form, listing 7 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as off-market (no longer available for purchase, but label data is preserved). Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.

Product Details

Form
Capsule
Database Entry Date
2023-06-22
Ingredients
7

Supplement Facts (7 Ingredients)

Astaxanthin
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Sunflower Lecithin
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Sunflower Oil
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Pullulan
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Olive Oil
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Rosemary leaf extract
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported
Mixed Tocopherols
Amount
Not disclosed on label
% DV
Not reported

How does Astaxanthin 12 mg compare?

Ingredients listed on each label, against the non-nutrient/non-botanical category average of 6.9. Data from the NIH DSLD.

Astaxanthin 12 mg7
1 Andro Stenelone9
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical average6.9

Astaxanthin 12 mg lists 2 ingredients fewer than 1 Andro Stenelone.

What the Label Data Shows

According to NIH DSLD label rows, Astaxanthin 12 mg sits in the top 58% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.

Astaxanthin 12 mg is cataloged in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) as a non-nutrient/non-botanical supplement built from 7 ingredients from Dr. Mercola, sold in capsule form. These ingredients span 5 nutrient categories, fat, non-nutrient/non-botanical, complex carbohydrate, botanical, and 1 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.

Across a broader 7-ingredient formula, 7 of 7 lack a percentage Daily Value in the available source record, leaving their regulatory reference status unspecified on this page.

Availability status shapes how this label record is best used. This product is currently listed as off-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2023-06-22. Once a product goes off-market, it is no longer manufactured or sold under this label, yet the DSLD keeps the record intact for historical reference, useful for researchers, anyone with an older bottle on hand, or tracking how formulations changed over time.

About the DSLD database

The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for Astaxanthin 12 mg: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.

Nationwide supplements with similar label profiles

Two DSLD-derived peer sets for Astaxanthin 12 mg, both outside the Dr. Mercola brand so the neighborhoods are not catalog containment (the same-type Nearby block above stays type-local).

Ingredient Breakdown by Category

fat
3
Sunflower Lecithin, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil
non-nutrient/non-botanical
1
Astaxanthin
complex carbohydrate
1
Pullulan
botanical
1
Rosemary leaf extract
vitamin
1
Mixed Tocopherols

Daily Value Coverage

0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
7
%DV not reported in source

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients are in Astaxanthin 12 mg?
Astaxanthin 12 mg contains 7 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 58% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 5 categories: fat, non-nutrient/non-botanical, complex carbohydrate, botanical, vitamin.
Who manufactures Astaxanthin 12 mg?
Astaxanthin 12 mg is was manufactured by Dr. Mercola. It is classified as a Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical supplement in capsule form.
Is Astaxanthin 12 mg still available for purchase?
According to the NIH DSLD database, Astaxanthin 12 mg is listed as off-market and may no longer be available for purchase.
What is the serving size of Astaxanthin 12 mg?
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is Astaxanthin 12 mg?
Astaxanthin 12 mg is classified as a "Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of non-nutrient/non-botanical ingredients. Across the full DSLD catalog, products fall into 9 possible categories: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, and Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.

Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market" may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.

Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice

Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.

Every figure on PlainVitamins is rendered directly from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the NIH DSLD, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.