Priced per 12 mg

Astaxanthin price comparison

As of Nov 7, 2026, the cheapest astaxanthin on our list is Nutricost Astaxanthin Softgels at $0.26 per 12 mg, 43% less per 12 mg than Sports Research.

What is it?
A red-orange pigment from microalgae, the one that colors salmon.
Why do people take it?
People take it as an antioxidant, for skin, and for exercise recovery.
What does the research say?
Limited evidence. Mostly small, short studies, some showing modest gains in skin moisture. It absorbs best with fat, which is why most are softgels.

General information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition.

3 prices from 3 stores, checked Nov 7, 10:01 AM ET

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Cheapest astaxanthin vs Sports Research

Popular brand

Sports Research Astaxanthin with Coconut Oil · 12 mg · 60 softgels

$0.45 per 12 mg

$26.95 a container · Price checked Oct 4, 2026 at Sports Research

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Costs less than Sports Research

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Astaxanthin prices: questions

What is the cheapest astaxanthin right now?
As of Nov 7, 2026, the cheapest astaxanthin on our list is Nutricost Astaxanthin Softgels at $0.26 per 12 mg, 43% less per 12 mg than Sports Research. Prices on the list run from $0.26 to $0.45 per 12 mg.
What is the cheapest third-party tested astaxanthin?
None of the astaxanthin products on our list today is listed in a testing program's database that we check (NSF, USP, Informed Sport, Informed Choice or IFOS). We mark a product as tested only after finding it in that database.
How much does astaxanthin cost per 12 mg?
The median price on our list is $0.26 per 12 mg, across 3 prices from 3 stores. Sports Research, a brand people already buy, costs $0.45 per 12 mg.
How do you compare astaxanthin prices?
Prices shown per 12 mg of astaxanthin. That is a unit for comparing prices, not a recommendation of what to take. We divide each store price by the amount in the container, so a big tub and a small bottle compare fairly.
How often are prices checked?
Once a day, from each store's own page. The last check was Nov 7, 10:01 AM ET. We don't sell the products, and affiliate links never change the order.
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