Supplements

AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin

• 74/100 science score
• $50 price
• Promoted by Mark Hyman, MD

Overview

Effectiveness rated 74 due to consistent but modest benefits in metas for skin elasticity/moisture (9 RCTs, 6-12mg doses) and oxidative stress reduction (12 RCTs, MDA/IL-6 lowered), per Examine.com (B/C grades) and PubMed PMIDs 34578794/35091276. Eye/anti-aging evidence limited to small RCTs (e.g., 12mg improves blood flow). Safety near-perfect (97) as no serious issues in studies up to 20mg, GRAS, minor GI effects. Quality 68 reflects no third-party testing despite purity claims; $50/60 caps (~

Key strengths

• Matches effective dose 12mg from RCTs/metas for skin/antioxidant benefits
• High bioavailability claimed (3x study)
• Vegan, non-GMO, pure formulation

Our analysis

Good (79/100) - Effectiveness rated 74 due to consistent but modest benefits in metas for skin elasticity/moisture (9 RCTs, 6-12mg doses) and oxidative stress reduction (12 RCTs, MDA/IL-6 lowered), per Examine.com (B/C grades) and PubMed PMIDs 34578794/35091276. Eye/anti-aging evidence limited to small RCTs (e.g., 12mg improves blood flow). Safety near-perfect (97) as no serious issues in studies up to 20mg, GRAS, minor GI effects. Quality 68 reflects no third-party testing despite purity claims; $50/60 caps (~$1.67/day at 24mg) higher than generics (~$0.50/day). Weighted: 74*0.6 + 97*0.25 + 68*0.15 = 79.

Frequently asked questions

Is AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin worth buying?

AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin has a Verify Influencers trust score of 74/100 based on ingredient quality, clinical evidence, and third-party testing.

What is the trust score for AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin?

AX3® Bio-Pure Astaxanthin scored 74 out of 100 in our science-backed analysis, which evaluates ingredient dosages against clinical literature and manufacturing transparency.

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