Zanthin 2 mg (Capsule)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Astaxanthin |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
Zanthin Astaxanthin Supplements
Categories
- Medicine
- Supplements
- Antioxidants
Description
Zanthin is a supplement indicated for strong antioxidant properties, improvement of cardiovascular health, immune function, skin condition, protection from sun damage, recovery from nervous system injuries, protection from neurodegenerative diseases, eye health, inflammation reduction, and infertility risk reduction.
DosageAndAdministration
Adults (18 years and older): Daily dose is 4 mg. Should be taken along with or immediately prior to meals in the morning. Dosage ranges from 4 mg to 16 mg for various health benefits.
Pharmacology
Astaxanthin acts as an antioxidant by suppressing singlet oxygen and inhibiting lipid peroxidation, reducing harmful free radicals. It is absorbed by passive diffusion into the intestinal epithelium alongside fatty acids and is incorporated into lipoproteins, transported to the liver, and partly resecreted with lipoproteins.
Interaction
Concomitant intake of Zanthin with Cholestyramine, Colestipol, Mineral oil, or Orlistat may reduce the absorption rate of Zanthin.
Contraindications
Contraindicated for those with known allergies to Astaxanthin.
SideEffects
No severe side effects have been reported.
PregnancyAndLactation
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid Astaxanthin supplements as no safety data has been found yet.
OverdoseEffects
No case of overdose has occurred with Zanthin.
TherapeuticClass
Supplements & adjuvant therapy
StorageConditions
Store in cool and dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
Dimensions
Standard supplement pill size
ColorOptions
None
Ingredients
- Astaxanthin
- Fatty acids
Formulation
Pill
Packaging
Bottle
Benefits
- Antioxidant
- Cardiovascular health improvement
- Immune function improvement
- Skin condition improvement
- Sun damage protection
- Nervous system injury recovery
- Neurodegenerative disease protection
- Eye health
- Inflammation reduction
- Infertility risk reduction
DosageOptions
- 4 mg
- 4-8 mg
- 8-12 mg
- 16 mg
AbsorptionRate
High absorption rate alongside fatty acids
TargetOrgans
- Heart
- Skin
- Liver
- Eyes
- Muscles
AbsorptionAreas
- Intestinal epithelium
- Lipoproteins
- Small intestine
- Subcutaneous fat
- Abdominal fat
- Spleen
AgeRestrictions
18 years and older
AdministrationTime
Morning, along with or immediately prior to meals
AllergenInformation
- Astaxanthin allergies
SafetyInformation
No data on safety during pregnancy and lactation
OverdoseCases
None reported
UsabilityFeatures
- Easy to swallow
- Easy to store
TechnicalSpecifications
Complies with supplement regulations
NutritionalInformation
Contains fatty acids
DesignElements
Standard pill shape
ManufacturingProcess
Standard supplement manufacturing process
AwardsAndCertificates
Compliance certifications for supplement production