Hi I was arbitrarily reading about astaxanthim’s purported benefits but couldn’t find anyone commenting about it. Is it too inconsequential or non-specific? A bit random - just gloss over if it doesn’t apply to you. Thanks.
Oh, its been a popular topic of conversation for a long time. See these past threads:
- New Richard Miller / ITP Paper: Astaxanthin and meclizine extend lifespan 12%, 8% respectively
- Astaxanthin: A Potential Treatment in Disease and Aging, Lifespan Increase
- Astaxanthin, Natural vs. Synthetic - Your Thoughts?
And more… see our search feature at the top of the page, or click on this search of our forums on astaxanthin: Search results for 'astaxanthin' - Rapamycin Longevity News
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I did not perform controlled tests to be certain but my best judgment is that astaxanthin played a significant role in reducing my hsCRP from high normal to very low normal. Beyond that, I have observed no changes that I can attribute to the substance. I have tried taking from 6-24 mg./day and have settled on 12 mg. of the natural form in the mornings. I chose mornings because I take ezetimibe in the evening and I want to reduce the chance that it will reduce the assimilation of astaxanthin. Unless I missed it, not too much is known about this latter issue.
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Thank you Rob - Nice to have a first hand update 
Lowering your hsCRP would be reason enough to take Astaxanthin IMHO.
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Hell yeah 
better is better. I’m for any improvement in function/performance - especially long term.
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I eat about 600 grams of Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon a week. Is that enough or far too little? I especially love eating the skin.
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Looks like you have found a much more enjoyable way to get a fresh supply of natural astaxanthin. Looks like a sweet spot on dose as well, maybe 15-20 mg. or more.
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I thought the issue is that it is poorly absorbed as a supplement, has anyone else heard this?