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Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a natural pigment found in certain types of plants and bacteria. It is used both as a human nutritional supplement and as an additive in the food of certain livestock. As a nutritional supplement, there are no known side effects. It usually comes in pills of 2 to 4 milligrams each.
Astaxanthin is considered safe as an animal supplement. Furthermore, FDA in the United States, have cleared astaxanthin as a food additive, fit for human consumption. There Are Some Mild, But Very Noticable Side Effects to Astaxanthin. The most commonly occurring side effect is the harmless change in pigmentation. With a high dosage of astaxanthin, stoolâs turning orangey-red, or the presence of an orange tint to the skin might be observed in some people.