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Astaxanthin 6 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Astaxanthin 6 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
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Astaxanthin 6 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 6 mg is a dietary supplement by DC 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 6 mg by DC

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 6 mg per softgel. Astaxanthin is a red carotenoid (plant pigment) that acts as an antioxidant in the body.

The capsule itself is made from gelatin, safflower oil, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and sunflower lecithin — these are inactive ingredients that hold and deliver the astaxanthin.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: antioxidant health and oxidative stress support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for astaxanthin in age-related cognitive decline, macular degeneration (an eye condition affecting older adults), aging skin, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and carpal tunnel syndrome is all rated as insufficient reliable evidence. That means we don't have enough solid research to say whether it works for any of these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports a trial.

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 at this dose is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects reported orally are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and red-colored stools — a harmless cosmetic effect linked to the pigment itself.

At the 6 mg dose, studies have documented a small number of cases with increased bowel movements and red stool color. A much higher dose (40 mg daily) has caused severe stomach pain in rare cases.

There isn't enough safety data during pregnancy, so it's best to avoid astaxanthin if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.

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 astaxanthin, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take any drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 enzymes — a large group that includes many heart, cholesterol, blood pressure, and psychiatric medications. Also mention any drugs metabolized by CYP2B6.

Both interactions are rated Moderate and are theoretically possible based on lab research, though they haven't been confirmed in humans yet.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Astaxanthin 6 mg is generally well tolerated, but it may interact with a wide range of medications by speeding up how your liver breaks them down. If you take any prescription drugs — especially heart, cholesterol, blood pressure, or psychiatric medications — check each one with your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Skip it until you've talked with your healthcare provider.

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 Jun 16, 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 6 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand DC
Net contents 90 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 266823
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, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astaxanthin 6 mg by DC, 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
90
IngredientAmount% DV
Astaxanthin6 mg--

Other ingredients: Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Veg. Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin

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Label statements
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Formula

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid derived from algae. Astaxanthin promotes antioxidant health, which helps fight the cell damaging free radicals that can lead to oxidative stress and may contribute to the premature aging of cells.

Precautions

Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing do not take this product.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

New higher potency

Gluten free

Powerful antioxidant

Contains no artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no wheat, no yeast, no fish, Non-GMO.

Made in USA

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees to 30 degrees C).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Seals/Symbols

Quali Pure

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel daily.

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Astaxanthin 6 mg by DC label

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Astaxanthin 6 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astaxanthin 6 mg by DC

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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Astaxanthin

Interacts with
671 drugs
6 mg per serving Form: Haematococcus pluvialis

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: Safflower Oil, Gelatin, Veg. Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Sunflower Lecithin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Astaxanthin 6 mg by DC Drug Interactions

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671 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Astaxanthin 6 mg interact with 671 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Astaxanthin 6 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 6 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 6 mg, from the product label.

DC

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Name
Dee Cee Laboratories, Inc.
Street Address
304 Dee Cee Rd.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
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Astaxanthin 6 mg by DC: Common Questions

Does Astaxanthin 6 mg by DC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Astaxanthin 6 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 6 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 does astaxanthin actually do?
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant — a substance that fights damage from harmful molecules in your body. The product facts show it's been studied for age-related macular degeneration, cognitive decline, aging skin, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and carpal tunnel syndrome, but the evidence is insufficient to say it works for any of these.
Will astaxanthin give me red stools?
It's possible. The pigment itself is red, and a few people in studies reported red-colored stools — it's harmless and temporary. You might also experience loose stools or mild abdominal pain, though most people tolerate it well.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, the data on file advises against it in both cases — there simply isn't enough safety information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether you should take astaxanthin during pregnancy or while nursing.
Can I take this long-term?
Astaxanthin is generally well tolerated at this dose, but long-term safety data are limited — we don't have enough information from longer-term studies. If you're thinking about taking it for months or years, discuss that with your doctor or pharmacist.
How many active ingredients are in this softgel?
Just one: astaxanthin 6 mg. The rest are inactive ingredients — oils, gelatin, and other substances that make the capsule hold together and deliver the astaxanthin.

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The Full Monographs Behind Astaxanthin 6 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 6 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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