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Description
DHC Astaxanthin 20-Day Supply — 20 Soft Capsules, 9 mg Astaxanthin from Haematococcus Algae
Overview
One soft capsule a day carrying 9 mg of astaxanthin, the deep red-orange carotenoid pigment, in an olive-oil base with 2.7 mg of vitamin E. Twenty capsules, one a day, twenty days.
The astaxanthin here comes from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, not from salmon or krill. The declaration names Haematococcus algae pigment and nothing else marine, which settles the question for anyone avoiding fish and shellfish.
This is a plain dietary supplement. It carries no Japanese function-claim notification and no nutrient function claim, so no health function may be stated for it — and we do not state one. What we can tell you is exactly what is in the capsule and how much.
See also: Japanese supplements and the full Japanese supplements range.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Astaxanthin 9 mg per capsule, expressed as free astaxanthin
- ✓ Sourced from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae, not from fish or shellfish
- ✓ Vitamin E 2.7 mg declared alongside it
- ✓ One capsule a day — 20 capsules, 20 days, nothing to measure
- ✓ Olive-oil base, produced in Spain, so the carotenoid is carried in fat
- ✓ Five-item declaration, printed in full below
- ✓ Shipped from our own stock in Kobe, Japan, in the Japanese-market pack
Product Details
| Brand | DHC |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Product type | Astaxanthin supplement (plain dietary supplement) |
| Format | Soft capsule, 320 mg |
| Pack size | 20 capsules |
| Daily serving | 1 capsule |
| Supply | 20 days |
| Astaxanthin per serving | 9 mg (as free astaxanthin) |
| Astaxanthin source | Haematococcus pluvialis algae pigment |
| Vitamin E per serving | 2.7 mg |
| Energy per serving | 2.1 kcal, fat 0.18 g |
| Declared allergen | Gelatin |
| Base | Olive oil, produced in Spain |
| Function claim | None — no notification and no nutrient function claim |
| JAN (Japanese-market pack) | 4511413620908 |
| Vendor | Tsujimoto Market, Kobe, Japan |
Who Is This For?
- Adults who already know what astaxanthin is and want a 9 mg algae-derived capsule from a Japanese maker
- People avoiding fish and shellfish who still want a carotenoid supplement — this one is algae-sourced
- Anyone who wants to try a short 20-day course rather than commit to a large pack
- People who prefer a five-item declaration with no colorant and no sweetener
- NOT for vegetarians or vegans — the capsule shell is gelatin
- NOT for children, or during pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice
How to Use
- Take one capsule per day.
- Swallow it with water or lukewarm water.
- Take it with or just after a meal — astaxanthin is fat-soluble and is absorbed better with food.
- Do not bite or open the capsule; astaxanthin is a strong pigment and will stain.
- Keep the pack closed, away from heat and light, and out of the reach of children.
Frequency: One capsule every day. The 20-capsule pack covers 20 days at that rate.
Full Ingredients
Full declaration (Japanese-market pack): olive oil (produced in Spain), Haematococcus algae pigment (containing astaxanthin), gelatin, glycerin, vitamin E.
Nutrition per 1 capsule (320 mg): energy 2.1 kcal, protein 0.10 g, fat 0.18 g, carbohydrate 0.03 g, salt equivalent 0.0008 g, vitamin E 2.7 mg, astaxanthin 9 mg (expressed as free astaxanthin).
The astaxanthin is from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. It is not derived from salmon, krill or any other fish or shellfish, so this product does not carry a fish or crustacean allergen.
The capsule shell is gelatin, so this is not a vegetarian or vegan product. DHC does not declare the animal source of the gelatin on the pack, so we cannot confirm halal status either way.
Composition and specification as declared by DHC on the Japanese-market pack.
Cautions
- This product carries no authorised health claim. It is a plain dietary supplement with no Japanese function-claim notification and no nutrient function claim, and there is no authorised European health claim for astaxanthin either. We describe what is in it, not what it does.
- Contains gelatin. The capsule shell is gelatin, so this is not a vegetarian or vegan product. DHC does not declare the animal source of the gelatin on the pack, so we cannot confirm halal status either way.
- Astaxanthin is a strong red-orange pigment. Do not bite or open the capsule — it stains.
- 9 mg a day is a high consumer dose of a carotenoid. Do not take more than one capsule a day, and do not take it alongside another astaxanthin product without checking the combined amount.
- If you take blood-pressure medication or an anticoagulant, mention this supplement to your doctor before starting. Carotenoid supplements are not inert.
- Not intended for children, or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice.
- Do not exceed the stated daily serving. More is not better with this formula.
- This is a food, not a medicine. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it is not a substitute for a varied diet or for medical advice.
- Stop taking it and speak to a doctor if you feel unwell after use.
- Store away from direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, and out of the reach of children.
Package Contents
One sealed DHC pack containing 20 soft capsules of 320 mg each. At one capsule a day the pack lasts 20 days. Japanese-market packaging with the Japanese declaration printed on it; no English insert is included.
Shipping & Store Notes
- Ships directly from Japan
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened supplements cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity Guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed in Kobe, Japan and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
Where does the astaxanthin come from — algae or salmon?
Algae. The declaration names Haematococcus algae pigment, from Haematococcus pluvialis microalgae. Astaxanthin does occur in salmon and krill, and product copy often mentions both without saying which is in the capsule. In this one it is algae, so the product carries no fish or crustacean allergen.
How much astaxanthin is in one capsule?
9 mg, expressed as free astaxanthin, in a 320 mg soft capsule. The capsule also declares 2.7 mg of vitamin E. One capsule is the daily serving.
What does astaxanthin do?
We are not able to tell you that. This product carries no Japanese function-claim notification and no nutrient function claim, and there is no authorised European health claim for astaxanthin, so any statement of benefit we made would be an unauthorised claim. What we can give you is the source, the dose and the full declaration, which is what the page above does.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
No. The capsule shell is gelatin. The astaxanthin itself is from algae, but the shell is not — DHC does not name the animal source, so halal status cannot be confirmed either.
Why only 20 capsules?
That is the pack DHC makes: 20 capsules, one a day, a twenty-day course. It is a small pack by the standards of the rest of this range, which makes it a reasonable way to try astaxanthin before committing to a larger one.
