Comparison
Astaxanthin compared
On introdrink.ch, astaxanthin from the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is available from two merchants: Astaxanthin Pure from Nature Heart and Astaxanthin 6 mg from Annapurna Life. This page sets out the information from both manufacturers side by side.
Manufacturers' information
All values are taken from the manufacturers' product pages (as of October 2026). You will find prices and delivery terms at each merchant.
| Feature | Astaxanthin PureNature Heart | Astaxanthin 6 mg by Annapurna LifeAnnapurna Life |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Softgel capsules | Capsules |
| Source | Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis | Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, raw material ASTAFIT® from Styria |
| Daily serving according to the manufacturer | 2 capsules | 1 capsule |
| Astaxanthin per daily serving | 8 mg (4 mg per capsule) | 6 mg |
| Ingredients | MCT oil, glycerine, modified pea starch, astaxanthin (oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis), carrageenan, vitamin E (3.6 mg, 30% NRV) | Acacia fibre, astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis (modified starch, oleoresin, tocopherol-rich extracts), capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose |
| How to take | 2 capsules daily, swallowed whole with plenty of water, with a meal | 1 capsule daily with sufficient liquid |
| Manufacturer's notes | Not suitable for infants, children and adolescents under 14. | Not for pregnant or breastfeeding women or people under 14. Not on the same day as other astaxanthin supplements. With blood-thinning or blood-pressure-lowering medicines only after consulting a doctor. |
Astaxanthin Pure
Nature Heart
- Form
- Softgel capsules
- Source
- Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis
- Daily serving according to the manufacturer
- 2 capsules
- Astaxanthin per daily serving
- 8 mg (4 mg per capsule)
- Ingredients
- MCT oil, glycerine, modified pea starch, astaxanthin (oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis), carrageenan, vitamin E (3.6 mg, 30% NRV)
- How to take
- 2 capsules daily, swallowed whole with plenty of water, with a meal
- Manufacturer's notes
- Not suitable for infants, children and adolescents under 14.
Astaxanthin 6 mg by Annapurna Life
Annapurna Life
- Form
- Capsules
- Source
- Microalga Haematococcus pluvialis, raw material ASTAFIT® from Styria
- Daily serving according to the manufacturer
- 1 capsule
- Astaxanthin per daily serving
- 6 mg
- Ingredients
- Acacia fibre, astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis (modified starch, oleoresin, tocopherol-rich extracts), capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
- How to take
- 1 capsule daily with sufficient liquid
- Manufacturer's notes
- Not for pregnant or breastfeeding women or people under 14. Not on the same day as other astaxanthin supplements. With blood-thinning or blood-pressure-lowering medicines only after consulting a doctor.
The differences
- Amount: The daily serving contains 8 mg of astaxanthin from Nature Heart (2 capsules) and 6 mg from Annapurna Life (1 capsule).
- Carrier: Nature Heart embeds the astaxanthin in MCT oil. Annapurna Life uses acacia fibre in a capsule made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
- Origin: Annapurna Life names ASTAFIT® from a closed cultivation facility in Styria as its raw material. Nature Heart names the microalga as the source.
We compare composition, amount and how to take the products. We do not judge which product works better.
Health claims
No health claims are authorised for astaxanthin in the EU. We therefore compare only composition, amount and how to take the products.
Frequently asked questions
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