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Astaxanthin 6 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TRUNATURE

Softgel Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Astaxanthin 6 mg is a dietary supplement by TRUNATURE 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.

Computed from our clinical databases

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
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.
Known Interaction Concern
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.
Safety Information
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.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2015.

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 TRUNATURE
Barcode (UPC) 096619872374
Net contents 100 Softgel(s)
Market status Off market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2015
DSLD ID 44571
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), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
096619872374
IngredientAmount% DV
Astaxanthin6 mg--

Other ingredients: extra-virgin cold pressed Olive Oil, Gelatin, Astaxanthin, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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General Statements

A FRESH APPROACH TO HEALTHY LIVING

helps maintain beautiful, younger looking skin powerful antioxidant

Natural Astaxanthin is the "king carotenoid" and one of the most powerful antioxidants known to science. Oxidants contributes to the way our body and skin age and can be affected by free radicals. Compared to other carotenoids and minerals, Astaxanthin is powerful for reducing the oxidative stress on our bodies and for maintaining healthy skin.

The powerful antioxidant benefits may also help to: ~ Protect the cardiovascular system ~ Maintain good cholesterol levels, already in the normal range ~ Support muscle function and endurance levels

Formula

with clinically proven AstaREAL(R) Astaxanthin

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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)

Furthermore, trunature(R) Astaxanthin contains AstaREAL(R), a high quality natural Astaxanthin known for its purity and strength.

trunature(R) Astaxanthin may enhance the appearance of our skin by: ~ Improving the appearance of wrinkles and age spots ~ Enhancing skin elasticity, tone, and texture ~ Promoting greater skin moisture content

TRUNATURE(R) is a registered trademark of Costco Wholesale Corporation.

AstaREAL(R) is a registered trademark of Fuji Chemical Co., LTD.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: Take one softgel daily with food as a dietary supplement.

Precautions

WARNING: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their physician before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

IMPORTANT: Tamper evident seal under cap. Do not use if printed seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store at 15(0) - 30(0) C (59(0) - 86(0) F).

Formulation

NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS ~ NO SALT ~ NO SUGAR ~ NO GLUTEN NO PRESERVATIVES ~ NO STARCH ~ NO WHEAT ~ NO LACTOSE ~ NO TRANS FAT

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Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE

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 Amounts shown are per serving.

Astaxanthin

Interacts with
671 drugs
6 mg per serving Form: ASTAREAL, Haematococcus pluvialis Algae 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: Extra-virgin cold pressed Olive Oil, Gelatin, Astaxanthin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE Drug Interactions

Astaxanthin 6 mg contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 671 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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671Drugs
671 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Astaxanthin 6 mg, from the product label.

TRUNATURE

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Name
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Street Address
P.O. Box 34535
City
Seattle
State
WA
ZipCode
98124-1535
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE: Common Questions

Does Astaxanthin 6 mg by TRUNATURE 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.

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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.

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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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