Side effects and watch-outs
- Skin/stool orange-pink discolouration (from pigment — harmless)
- Potential blood pressure lowering
- May reduce testosterone slightly at high doses (conflicting data)
- Generally extremely well tolerated
Supplement / Antioxidant
Astaxanthin
Most potent natural antioxidant known. 550× more potent than Vitamin E. Carotenoid from algae. Cardiovascular, skin, eye health, and exercise recovery benefits.
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