...well not thrilled they are only 6 mg each.....not sure about the dried inside a capsule thing... mine have all been liquid filled gels..And my go to's are all 12mg in one pill... ( usually i get sports research, bioastin Hawaii, and bulk supp brands)I had really liked her books etc... but ive had 3 supps now that were inferior to my regs so im feelin like its a " lemme stick my name on a line" thing without bein sure the quality is there...Im a big fan of astaxanthin..i ran out a bit ago and my eyesight declined..id forgotten how much these help ( asta crosses blood eye barrier)... also use for joint and as sunscreen protection..🌊 🦐🦀🐚critters have asta in case they wash up on shore n get baked in the sun🌞 till tide comes back... it lets me skip sunscreen for 4 hr stints gardenin, use less sunscreen for longer, and gives my skin a nicer colour when i tan ( bit of a reddish brownish tone,In a good way lol, similar to how carrot gives me golden) btw it takes 2 wks on 12 mg to get sun protection..🌞I wouldn't buy again, and im not sure of potency, so ill prob just use 1 or 2 serv a week but stick to my others...🐈🐈🐈 Read more

Dr. Amy Myers Astaxanthin 12mg, 60 SoftgelsThese are twice as expensive as what I can get from other companies here. They are NOT softgels but really large gel capsules that are really hard to swallow. I have been taking softgels for about 5 years and these are not what I like.Astaxanthin is something I recently heard about as being the best antioxidant that can help with skin and pain, specifically that it helps you recover from exercise faster and can help heal your skin from sun damage. I have arthritis and sun-damaged skin, so if I can get any help in regards to these issues, I am all for it. The recommended dose is 4mg - 12 mg a day. I started with 12mg for 2 months and then will reduce down to 4mg for another 4 months and re-evaluate. You are supposed to see the full effects after 6 months and then stop taking them. It is also supposed to help your eyes and lower blood pressure as well. There is this warning: carotenoids, hypersensitivity to an astaxanthin source or algae, hormone-sensitive conditions, or immune disorders, you should not include astaxanthin in your daily regimen. It also may affect hormones for menopause. Fingers crossed it doesn't have any interactions with that, but so far so good. I have also read that this supplement is best taken with fish oil since it helps the absorption. It is supposed to take four weeks to get the full effects from taking this supplement. I have to say even after 2 weeks, I am seeing results. I can see some of the brown sun spots on my face fading a bit and I feel it is easier for me to walk longer on the treadmill. I also noticed my eyes aren't as tired as I work on my computer. It caused no stomach upset. I have now been taking this supplement for over a year and regularly take 4-12mg a day with no side-effects Read more

Astaxanthin is a naturally occuring carotenoid in fish, shrimp and some algea, it appears this particular brand is derived from algea based on the labeling.I am in my 3rd month of taking this supplement and have tried various brands all with similar/same dosage.I honestly cannot tell whether or not it's working internally, I haven't had a physical yet in 2022 so I will need to update once my cholesterol levels come back. I was borderline and I am overweight so it will have to work hard without me taking a dive on the scale. I have naturally low blood pressure so it probably wouldn't make a difference there.Joint mobility and pain hasn't improved in any significant manner and I also take collagen peptides. There was some improvement with the peptides but that leveled a couple months ago and the astaxanthin didn't seem to make more of a difference.My skin has been looking amazing for the last 3 months but again, better skin care regimen and the daily collagen peptides could also be helping with that. Nothing significant since adding Astaxanthin to my daily supplement regimen.So basically I am not not saying it works and I'm not saying it doesn't. Supplements are tricky and unless professional monitored it can be tough to figure out if some are working.One thing though, this supplement is readily available on Amazon so I would not pay the listed price for this just because the label is back by some doctor. There are less costly options. Read more

I like this astaxanthin so far, but it doesn’t seem that different from the others that are on the market, yet it’s a lot more expensive. I do, however, trust the products from Dr. Amy Myers, so I suppose that’s something in this product’s favor; I just don’t know if it’s enough to keep me buying this astaxanthin over another, less expensive one.Astaxanthin carries a lot of benefits for the heart, skin, and immune system. I have Ehler-Danlos syndrome, and it is supposed to help with pain in joints. So far it does seem to be helping with the crawling skin pains and general pain I have on a regular basis, but does it help more than the other products I use? I’m not sure yet?I also find the capsules that this astaxanthin uses a bit more difficult to swallow, since they are larger, and they feel a bit dry in my mouth, if that makes sense. Overall, I am pleased with this product. I’ve had no negative reaction, it does what it says it will, and it agrees with my system. I’m a bit uneasy with the price though, which is why I’ve given it four stars instead of five. I still recommend it though, since it comes from a great, trusted brand with research backing its usage. Read more