topic Re: ASTAXANTHAN in Wellness

ASTAXANTHAN

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:45:03 GMT

Who is taking this and at what dose? Also, what brand?

Have you noticed any difference in vision or in sun protection while taking this?

One last question, do you give this to your dog?

TIA

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I am still oxox — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:46:29 GMT

Can I ask what it is please. Thank you

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Laura14 — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:48:07 GMT

I take Andrew Lessman's version (ProCaps Labs) and I can't say I see a difference, but I am taking it as preventative, not to correct anything.

So far, I've been good at all my eye doctor appointments for the past several years. No issues.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:53:10 GMT

Been taking 5 mg daily for many years, usually buy on Vitacost, their own brand in liquid capsules. dont notice or feel any differences, just know it is a good antioxidant. Have no dogs

Re: ASTAXANTHAN

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:00:38 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
Can I ask what it is please. Thank you

It is a supplement that is good for your eyes. Google it and read the benefits. It sounds almost too good to be true, @I am still oxox , lol.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:09:45 GMT

My eyes are still very dry using it for many years, I also take Sea Buckthorn Oil caps for that too, very good for dryness inside and outside of body.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:59:31 GMT

@tends2dogs - my DH and I take it. Ours is from Carlyle Nutritionals. I'm sorry I can't specifically make any attribution exclusively to astaxthanin as we take other supplements as well. I've settled on a dosage of 8 mg. daily as being sufficient. The bottle says to take 3 softgels but that's for 12 mg., so we just take 2.

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Dragonflyveb — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:39:14 GMT

Hi,

I take Astaxanthin 12 mg daily. I buy Vitacost brand from Amazon.

Also take Zeaxanthin/Lutein 25/5 mg.

My eye doc recommended both to prevent or delay macular degeneration. I don't notice any difference, but my vision is too important to take any chances. I had cataract surgery, so my eyes are sensitive to sunlight.

Hope this helps!

dragonfly

Re: ASTAXANTHAN

tends2dogs — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:04:51 GMT

Thanks for all the replies. I plan to add this to our line up and to our dog's.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:34:01 GMT

I also take Lutein 40 mg daily.

Vitacost has the best prices right on their own site, often BOGO's. and double coupon code offers. free ship over $25 on their own brand

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:07:13 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I also take Lutein 40 mg daily.
Vitacost has the best prices right on their own site, often BOGO's. and double coupon code offers. free ship over $25 on their own brand

That sounds excessive, @Shelbelle. What made you choose 40 mg.?

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:28:58 GMT

I can't take it. Tried it, one caution is that it can cause skin to itch and mine did.

It was an AL eye supplement. I have quit his line of supps. Too many ingredients so it's hard to tell what backfires.

I do take billberry now in capsule form from GNC. Cousin to blueberries. I try now to only take single ingredient supps.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:44:13 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
I also take Lutein 40 mg daily.
Vitacost has the best prices right on their own site, often BOGO's. and double coupon code offers. free ship over $25 on their own brand
That sounds excessive, @Shelbelle. What made you choose 40 mg.?

Max dosage, so decided to use it. Most brands make it in 40, including Carlyle, I often buy it.