Sports Research Triple Strength Vegan Astaxanthin Supplement from Algae - Plant Based Softgels for Antioxidant Activity, Skin & Eye Health - Non-GMO Verified, Made with Coconut Oil - 12mg, 60 Count Review
Our verdict
A vegan, plant-based astaxanthin softgel at 12 mg strength, made with coconut oil and one of the best-reviewed products in this category.
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Buyers who want a strong 12 mg vegan astaxanthin from a well-established sports nutrition brand with a large base of customer reviews.
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You are avoiding coconut-derived ingredients, since the softgel is made with coconut oil.
- Form Softgel
- Count 60.0 Count
- Flavor Unflavored
- Type Astaxanthin (Icelandic Astalif(Tm))
- Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
- Benefits Antioxidant
- Priced 12% above the category median ($23.99 across 63 tracked models)
Pros
- 12 mg dose for stronger single-softgel potency
- Vegan, plant-based softgel made with coconut oil
- Non-GMO Project verified
- Gluten free
- Very large base of customer reviews
Cons
- Made with coconut oil, which may not suit every diet
- 12 mg is a higher dose than entry-level options
- 60-count bottle needs monthly reordering at a two-a-day serving, if used that way
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 5,800 owner ratings
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Popularity4.8/5
5,800 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other home health monitors: bathroom scales, blood pressure monitors, pregnancy and ovulation tests, thermometers, body composition monitors, stethoscopes, glucose monitors and pulse oximeters we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Sports Research offers this astaxanthin at 12 mg per softgel, sourced from algae and made with coconut oil in place of the fish or gelatin-derived carriers some competitors use. The company markets it as vegan and plant-based, with Non-GMO Project verification noted in the listing, in a 60-count bottle.
The maker frames the supplement around general antioxidant activity along with skin and eye health support. It also carries a gluten free, vegan diet label, which broadens who can reasonably consider it compared to gelatin-based softgels.
This is one of the higher-volume sellers in the astaxanthin category by review count, which suggests it has built strong repeat demand over time relative to smaller or newer brands.
Specifications
| Form | Softgel |
|---|---|
| Count | 60.0 Count |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Type | Astaxanthin (Icelandic Astalif(Tm)) |
| Diet | Gluten Free, Vegan |
| Benefits | Antioxidant |
| Allergens | Gluten Free |
Performance notes
At 12 mg per vegan softgel with a coconut oil base, this is positioned as a triple-strength option, and its Non-GMO Project verification and gluten free, vegan diet labeling make it a broadly compatible choice for plant-based buyers.
What buyers say
With a 4.6 rating across roughly 5,800 reviews and an estimated 7,000 units bought in the last month, this is one of the most consistently popular astaxanthin products in the category.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this astaxanthin actually vegan?
Yes, Sports Research markets it as a plant-based, vegan softgel made with coconut oil rather than gelatin or fish-derived ingredients.
Why is coconut oil in an astaxanthin supplement?
Coconut oil serves as the softgel base and carrier for the algae-derived astaxanthin. If you avoid coconut-derived ingredients, check the full label before buying.
Is 12 mg a high dose?
It is on the stronger end of the astaxanthin products covered here. Talk to a healthcare professional before starting a new supplement at this potency.