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Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg label
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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 Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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

Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray 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 Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray

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.

Super Bio Astaxanthin contains one active ingredient: astaxanthin, a red pigment from microalgae that's used in supplements to support eye and skin health. The product delivers 8 mg per capsule.

The capsule itself is made of vegetable cellulose, which is an inactive ingredient.

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

This is a single-ingredient Astaxanthin product and its label doesn't state a use — see Astaxanthin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

Our data doesn't establish reliable evidence for astaxanthin's effectiveness for the conditions listed — age-related cognitive decline, macular degeneration, aging skin, Alzheimer disease, athletic performance, and carpal tunnel syndrome all carry a rating of insufficient evidence. That means the research available to us isn't enough to say whether it works or doesn't for these uses.

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 reported are abdominal pain, diarrhea, and red-colored stools — the latter is harmless and relates to astaxanthin's color.

At lower doses (6 mg daily), a small number of people experienced increased bowel movements or red stools; at much higher doses (40 mg daily), severe stomach pain has been reported in a small number of cases. Because there isn't enough safety data, the facts advise against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this product.

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 starting Super Bio Astaxanthin, double-check any medications you take that are metabolized by the liver enzymes CYP3A4 or CYP2B6 (Moderate severity interactions). Common examples include certain statins, antifungals, and immunosuppressants, but there are many others.

Use the medication checker on this page to be sure.

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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 may be worth considering if you're interested in antioxidant support, though we don't have solid evidence it works for specific age-related conditions. If you take medications metabolized by liver enzymes CYP3A4 or CYP2B6, check your exact drugs with the tool below first.

Avoid this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your pharmacist if you're unsure.

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 May 22, 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 Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280750850
Net contents 30 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2015
DSLD ID 45170
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
076280750850
IngredientAmount% DV
Astaxanthin8 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule

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Label statements
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Formula

FROM NATURAL SOURCE HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS

Precautions

WARNING: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take one vegetarian capsule daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

SOLARAY GUARANTEED that NO ingredients other than those listed on this label have been added to this product.

General

8276496 III4

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

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Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray label

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Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray

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

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Astaxanthin

Interacts with
671 drugs
8 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: Vegetable Cellulose Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions

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671 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Astaxanthin 671

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg interact with 671 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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 Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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 Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutrafamily.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 mg by Solaray interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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?
Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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, and where does it come from?
Astaxanthin is a red pigment naturally produced by microalgae. In supplements, it's used for its antioxidant properties, mainly to support eye and skin health.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advise against it. There isn't enough information to know if it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it if you fall into either category. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor for personalized guidance.
Does astaxanthin work for age-related eye or skin problems?
Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to say whether astaxanthin works for age-related macular degeneration, cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, or aging skin. The research available isn't conclusive either way.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well, but some experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, or red-colored stools. The red color is harmless and comes from astaxanthin itself. These effects are generally mild, though higher doses may cause more significant stomach upset.
Is long-term use safe?
Astaxanthin is generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety data are limited, so we don't know much about taking it for years. If you're considering regular use, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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

Super Bio Astaxanthin 8 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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