Astaxanthin
by Perricone MD Nutriceuticals · capsule · 60 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 209849
- Serving 1 capsule
Astaxanthin by Perricone MD Nutriceuticals lists 5 ingredients; 5 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 22, 2019.
What is in Astaxanthin?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| natural Astaxanthin Complexas Haematococcus pluvialis algae extractnatural Astaxanthin Complex (Form: from Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract Genus: Haematococcus Species: pluvialis) (Alt. Name: AstaREAL) | 2 mg | ||
| Astaxanthin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lutein | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beta-Carotene | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Canthaxanthin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Other Carotenoids | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 209849 (entered December 22, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 5 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.
The NIH database records 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Astaxanthin's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Astaxanthin 4 mgHealthy Origins 3 shared, 57% alike
- Triple Strength Astaxanthin 12 mgHealthy Origins 3 shared, 57% alike
- Natural Advanced Carotenoid ComplexSolgar 3 shared, 52% alike
- BioAstin Hawaiian AstaxanthinNutrex Hawaii · off the market 3 shared, 51% alike
- Vitamin A+CarotenoidsPure Encapsulations · off the market 3 shared, 51% alike
- Vitamin A +CarotenoidsPure Encapsulations 3 shared, 51% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions Dr. Perricone recommends taking one packet twice daily with meals. A 30-day program.
- Warnings
- Warning: Before using any dietary supplement, pregnant or lactating women should consult with a physician or health professional.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- To preserve quality and freshness, store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature 15(0)-30(0)C Tamper evident: Do not use if packet is cut, torn, or broken.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free of sugar, preservatives, yeast, artificial colors-flavors-dyes.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 209849.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Olive Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin.
How many labels does Astaxanthin have?
One label is on file, entered on December 22, 2019.
- Label 209849 (current) Entered December 22, 2019 · on the market · 60 packets
DSLD also links this label to: Rejuvenate (bundle set), Perricone Super Antioxidant (bundle set), Skin and Joints Essentials (bundle set), Derma-Glo (bundle set), Omega 3 (bundle set), Calcium/Magnesium (bundle set).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names NV Perricone LLC. (distributor), Meriden, CT. All Perricone MD Nutriceuticals products.