{"product_id":"now-foods-astaxanthin-4mg","title":"NOW Foods Astaxanthin 4mg – 60 Vegetarian Softgels","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.astx-lede{font-size:1.15em;font-weight:600;color:#1a1f2e;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 16px 0;}\n.astx-context{color:#374151;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 20px 0;}\n.astx-fact-box{background:#f0fdfa;border:1px solid #99f6e4;border-left:4px solid #0d9488;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 24px 0;}\n.astx-fact-box h3{color:#0d9488;margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:1.05em;}\n.astx-fact-box ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:#1a1f2e;}\n.astx-fact-box li{margin:0 0 6px 0;line-height:1.5;}\n.astx-spec-tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:0.95em;}\n.astx-spec-tbl th{background:#1a1f2e;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600;}\n.astx-spec-tbl td{padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1f2e;}\n.astx-spec-tbl tr:nth-child(even){background:#f9fafb;}\n.astx-ingredients{font-size:0.85em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.6;margin:8px 0 24px 0;}\n.astx-feat{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 24px 0;}\n.astx-feat li{padding:6px 0 6px 28px;position:relative;color:#1a1f2e;line-height:1.5;}\n.astx-feat li:before{content:\"✓\";position:absolute;left:0;color:#16a34a;font-weight:700;}\n.astx-howto{color:#374151;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 24px 0;}\n.astx-callout-amber{background:#fffbeb;border:1px solid #fcd34d;border-left:4px solid #b45309;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px 0;color:#78350f;font-size:0.92em;line-height:1.6;}\n.astx-faq-q{font-weight:600;color:#1a1f2e;margin:16px 0 4px 0;}\n.astx-faq-a{color:#374151;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 4px 0;}\n.astx-details{font-size:0.9em;color:#6b7280;margin:0 0 24px 0;padding:12px 0;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;}\n.astx-advisory{background:#f9fafb;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:0.85em;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.7;}\n.astx-advisory strong{color:#374151;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-lede\"\u003eNOW Foods Astaxanthin 4mg delivers 4mg of astaxanthin per softgel, sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract, in a vegetarian and vegan softgel — 60 per bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-context\"\u003eAstaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment found in microalgae, and NOW's version is sourced as Zanthin®, a branded Haematococcus pluvialis extract. This is a single-ingredient formula — no added vitamins, minerals, or other actives — so it's built for buyers who specifically want astaxanthin on its own, at a stated 4mg dose, rather than as part of a wider multi-ingredient formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"astx-fact-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astaxanthin 4mg, vegetarian and vegan softgel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHero active:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis extract, as Zanthin®) — 4mg per softgel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 softgels — up to 60 days at 1 daily, or 30 days at 2 daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian softgel (modified corn starch, glycerin, carrageenan, water) — no gelatin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food supplement, FSAI-regulated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched next-day from Dublin, free delivery over €75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"astx-spec-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplement Facts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServing Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Vegetarian Softgel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServings Per Container\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis extract, as Zanthin®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mg**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-ingredients\"\u003e** Daily Value not established. \u003cstrong\u003eOther ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarian Softgel Capsule (modified corn starch, glycerin, carrageenan, water), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (from non-GMO soy) and Rosemary Leaf Extract. Zanthin® is a registered trademark of Valensa International.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"astx-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mg astaxanthin per softgel, sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian and vegan softgel — no gelatin, no animal-derived capsule material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO ingredients, made in a GMP-certified facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree from wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish and sesame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered in an extra virgin olive oil base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60-count bottle — flexible 1-2 softgels daily dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched next-day from Dublin, free delivery over €75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"astx-howto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to take:\u003c\/strong\u003e Take 1 softgel, 1 to 2 times daily, with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Adults 18+.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"astx-callout-amber\"\u003e\nThis product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. No authorised EU health claim is made for astaxanthin on this page. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"what-is-astaxanthin\"\u003eWhat is NOW Foods Astaxanthin 4mg?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eIt's a single-ingredient food supplement providing 4mg of astaxanthin per softgel, sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract (Zanthin® branded ingredient). Each bottle contains 60 vegetarian and vegan softgels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"how-much-astaxanthin\"\u003eHow much astaxanthin is in each softgel?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eEach softgel provides 4mg of astaxanthin. The label directs 1 softgel 1-2 times daily, giving a daily intake of 4-8mg depending on how many you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"vegan-vegetarian\"\u003eIs this product vegan and vegetarian?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The softgel shell is made from modified corn starch, glycerin, carrageenan and water — no gelatin or other animal-derived material is used in the capsule or the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"soy-content\"\u003eDoes this product contain soy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The mixed tocopherols used to protect the oil base are sourced from non-GMO soy. The product is free from wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish and sesame, but it is not soy-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"legal-ireland\"\u003eIs astaxanthin legal to buy in Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Astaxanthin is a permitted food supplement ingredient in Ireland and the wider EU, sold here as a standard over-the-counter food supplement regulated by the FSAI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"how-many-softgels\"\u003eHow many softgels should I take per day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eThe label directs 1 softgel, 1 to 2 times daily, with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless advised otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"precautions\"\u003eAre there any precautions before taking astaxanthin?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eAdults only. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this or any food supplement. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"delivery-customs\"\u003eWill I be charged customs on delivery to Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eNo. Orders are dispatched from our Dublin warehouse, so there are no customs charges or import delays — just standard next-day DPD delivery within Ireland, free over €75.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-q\" id=\"dose-variation\"\u003eWhy do astaxanthin doses vary between brands — 4mg, 5mg, or higher?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"astx-faq-a\"\u003eManufacturers set different dose levels, and a higher milligram figure on its own doesn't indicate a more effective product — it simply reflects that brand's chosen serving size. This NOW Foods softgel is verified at 4mg per serving; check the supplement facts panel on any product you compare it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"astx-details\"\u003e\nNOW Foods · Astaxanthin 4mg · Vegetarian \u0026amp; Vegan Softgel · 60-count · Food supplement\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"astx-advisory\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvisory Information (Ireland):\u003c\/strong\u003e Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Contains soy (mixed tocopherols). Manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish and sesame. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Adults 18+. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a food supplement, not a medicine, and is regulated under FSAI food supplement guidelines.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62642869698890,"sku":"P24209","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3484\/1920\/files\/now-foods-astaxanthin-4mg-softgels-front.jpg?v=1783436229","url":"https:\/\/probiotic.ie\/products\/now-foods-astaxanthin-4mg","provider":"Probiotic.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}