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What Are The Side Effects Of Astaxanthin?
Question: Does astaxanthin work and what are the side effects?
Brief Answer:
Its a supplement
Detailed Answer:
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Astaxanthine is a natural suplement that work as an antioxidant and some research proclaim that using this supplement may be beneficial.
As an antioxidant it helps the body cells not to be damaged, in result may help with : skin problems ( wrinkles, sunburn damages ) , eye related problems , high cholesterol ,menopausal symptoms ( joint pain, hot flashes ...) or any other condition that may cause inflamation in your body.
No side effect have been reported if you use the supplement dose.(4-12mg /day).
Remember that Astaxanthine is a supplement, dont use it as a replacement of your medication ( if you take other drugs ).
Hope i have answered your question .
Let me know if you have any further clarifications, will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.
Its a supplement
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for using HealthCareMagic.
I read your question and i understand.
Astaxanthine is a natural suplement that work as an antioxidant and some research proclaim that using this supplement may be beneficial.
As an antioxidant it helps the body cells not to be damaged, in result may help with : skin problems ( wrinkles, sunburn damages ) , eye related problems , high cholesterol ,menopausal symptoms ( joint pain, hot flashes ...) or any other condition that may cause inflamation in your body.
No side effect have been reported if you use the supplement dose.(4-12mg /day).
Remember that Astaxanthine is a supplement, dont use it as a replacement of your medication ( if you take other drugs ).
Hope i have answered your question .
Let me know if you have any further clarifications, will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.
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Dr. Prasad
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