AstaReal Haematococcus natural canon · synthetic AVOID (different structure · only 50% bioactivity) · krill low bioavailability.
Cultivated microalga · Fuji Chemical Japan patent
Best for
Ideal use: ALL indications · clinical canon · natural default.
Advantages
Canon RCT form (Nakajima, Yoshida, Tominaga, Earnest). Natural microalga · biological stereoisomer profile (3S,3'S pure). HPLC standardization. High bioavailability with fat.
Disadvantages
Expensive vs synthetic (~€20-30/month 6 mg/d).
BASF chemical synthesis · stereoisomeric mixture
Best for
AVOID. Only natural Haematococcus.
Advantages
Affordable.
Disadvantages
Different stereoisomeric structure (3S,3'S + 3R,3'R + 3R,3'S mixture · NOT biological) · 50% bioactivity. NO canon RCTs. Majority used in cultivated salmon feed.
Antarctic krill oil · astaxanthin + phospholipid omega-3
Best for
Ideal use: astaxanthin + phospholipid omega-3 combo · NOT therapeutic dose alone.
Advantages
Combines natural astaxanthin + phospholipid omega-3 EPA/DHA (not triglyceride). Krill sustainability (MSC criteria).
Disadvantages
Low astaxanthin amount (~0.5-1.5 mg/g oil) · need lots of oil for 4-12 mg. Expensive to reach therapeutic dose.
Ideal use: ALL indications · clinical canon · natural default.
AVOID. Only natural Haematococcus.
Ideal use: astaxanthin + phospholipid omega-3 combo · NOT therapeutic dose alone.
AstaReal Haematococcus natural canon · synthetic AVOID (different structure · only 50% bioactivity) · krill low bioavailability.