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Astaxanthin 12 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by IVL

Astaxanthin 12 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Astaxanthin 12 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Astaxanthin 12 mg is a dietary supplement by IVL with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, skin health and aging, eye health.Based on those ingredients, 671 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Astaxanthin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: astaxanthin 12 mg per softgel, a carotenoid pigment found in certain algae and seafood. The softgel also holds several inactive ingredients — medium chain triglyceride, safflower oil, gelatin, glycerin, and purified water — which help the astaxanthin dissolve and be absorbed.

Does it work?

No specific claim
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
General wellness

This Astaxanthin product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Astaxanthin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“antioxidant support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence for astaxanthin is not yet established for the conditions on file. The data we hold rates its use for age-related cognitive decline, age-related macular degeneration, aging skin, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and carpal tunnel syndrome as having insufficient reliable evidence.

That means we don't have enough solid proof yet to say whether it works for these purposes — not that it doesn't work, just that the science isn't there yet.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Astaxanthin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Astaxanthin is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and red-colored stools — the latter is a harmless discoloration from the pigment itself.

At the dose in this product (12 mg), side effects appear uncommon, though a much higher dose (40 mg) has caused severe stomach pain in a small number of people. There isn't enough safety data to recommend astaxanthin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Astaxanthin

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Astaxanthin.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 672 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking IVL Astaxanthin, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (a major liver pathway handling heart drugs, statins, immunosuppressants, and many others) or CYP2B6 substrates. Astaxanthin may theoretically lower their blood levels in your body, though this hasn't been confirmed in people.

No interactions are documented for any other drug types at this time.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid supplement generally well tolerated at this dose, but we don't yet have solid evidence it works for the conditions it's marketed for. The main thing to watch is its theoretical effect on how your liver processes certain medications — especially if you take heart drugs, immunosuppressants, or other CYP3A4 or CYP2B6 substrates.

Confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any prescription medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Astaxanthin 12 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand IVL
Barcode (UPC) X002S3V8TP
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 277914
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
X002S3V8TP
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Fat0.5 Gram(s)1%
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Astaxanthin12 mg--

Other ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride, Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) softgel daily with food.

Formula

Astaxanthin has the free radical neutralizing capacity 800X more than Green Tea. Our Astaxanthin uses 100% AstaTrue astaxanthin that is derived from Haematococcus Pluvialis, a microalgae which is naturally high in red pigments.

Antioxidants

AstaTrue

Formulation

AstaTrue is all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, formulated in the USA, and manufactured in a GMP Certified Facility.

AstaTrue is all-natural, non-GMO, gluten-free, formulated in the USA, and manufactured in a GMP Certified Facility.

Powerful antioxidant Supports immune function & heart health Aids in eye, joint & skin health

Gluten free

Seals/Symbols

Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility

Precautions

Please consult your healthcare practitioner before using any nutritional supplement, especially if you are taking medications on a regular basis, anticipate surgery or are otherwise under medical supervision. Product not intended for use by children under 18 or women who are pregnant or lactating.

Product not intended for use by children under 18 or women who are pregnant or lactating.

Contains: Tree nuts (coconut)

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2021 Independent Vital Life, LLC.

AstaTrue is a trademark of Independent Vital Life, LLC.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL label

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Astaxanthin 12 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Astaxanthin

Interacts with
671 drugs
12 mg per serving Form: Haematococcus pluvialis Extract

Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid pigment with strong antioxidant activity in the lab, and it is widely promoted for skin, eye, heart, and exercise...

Astaxanthin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride, Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Astaxanthin 671

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Astaxanthin 12 mg interact with 671 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Astaxanthin 12 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Astaxanthin

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Astaxanthin 12 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Astaxanthin2 drug types · 671 drugs

Cytochrome P450 2B6 (Cyp2B6) Substrates

Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.
In vitro research shows that astaxanthin induces cytochrome CYP2B6 enzyme activity in human hepatocytes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, astaxanthin may decrease levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
In vitro research shows that astaxanthin induces CYP3A4 enzyme activity in human hepatocytes. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Astaxanthin full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Astaxanthin 12 mg, from the product label.

IVL

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Name
Independent Vital Life LLC
Street Address
PO Box 3520
City
Cottonwood
State
AZ
ZipCode
86326
Phone Number
800-218-1379
Web Address
www.IVL.com
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Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL: Common Questions

Does Astaxanthin 12 mg by IVL interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Astaxanthin 12 mg has a known interaction with 671 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Astaxanthin 12 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is astaxanthin?
Astaxanthin is a pigment called a carotenoid, found naturally in certain algae and seafood. It's the compound that gives salmon and shrimp their pink-red color. In this supplement, it's provided at 12 mg per softgel.
Does astaxanthin actually work for aging skin, memory, or eye health?
The data we hold rates astaxanthin as having insufficient reliable evidence for those uses — meaning we don't have enough solid proof yet to say it works. That doesn't mean it doesn't; it just means the science isn't established in our current information.
What side effects might I get from this?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and red-colored stools — the red color is just from the pigment and is harmless. Severe stomach pain has only been reported at much higher doses (40 mg).
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether astaxanthin is right for you.
Can I take this with my medications?
Astaxanthin may theoretically lower blood levels of drugs your liver processes via two pathways (CYP3A4 and CYP2B6), though this hasn't been observed in actual patients. Check your specific medications with the tool on this page, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Astaxanthin 12 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Astaxanthin

Interacts with 671 drugs

Astaxanthin is a reddish carotenoid pigment with strong antioxidant activity in the lab, and it is widely promoted for skin, eye, heart, and exercise benefits. Early human studies are promis...

Read the full Astaxanthin monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Astaxanthin 12 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Astaxanthin 3 references
  1. Kupcinskas L, Lafolie P, Lignell A, et al. Efficacy of the natural antioxidant astaxanthin in the treatment of functional dyspepsia in patients with or without Helicobacter pylori infection: A prospective, randomized, double blind, and placebo-controlled
  2. Kistler, A., Liechti, H., Pichard, L., Wolz, E., Oesterhelt, G., Hayes, A., and Maurel, P. Metabolism and CYP-inducer properties of astaxanthin in man and primary human hepatocytes. Arch.Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):665-675. PubMed
  3. Choi HD, Youn YK, Shin WG. Positive effects of astaxanthin on lipid profiles and oxidative stress in overweight subjects. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2011;66:363-369. PubMed

See these in context on the Astaxanthin monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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