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Astaxanthin

Astaxanthin has a recommended daily allowance (RDA) of 4mg and a safe upper limit (UL) of 12mg per day. Exceeding the upper limit may cause adverse health effects. Use NutriAudit to check if your supplement stack keeps Astaxanthin within safe limits.

Safe Limits by Region

RegionOrganizationRDAUpper Limit (UL)Unit
🇪🇺 EuropeEFSA412mg

RDA = Recommended Daily Allowance (adequate intake for most adults). UL = Tolerable Upper Intake Level (maximum safe daily amount).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Astaxanthin is too much?

The safe upper limit (UL) for Astaxanthin is 12mg per day according to EFSA. Exceeding this amount regularly may increase the risk of adverse effects.

What is the recommended daily dose of Astaxanthin?

The RDA for Astaxanthin is 4mg per day for most adults. This amount is sufficient to meet the needs of 97-98% of healthy individuals.

Are you taking Astaxanthin?

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