Benefits
How Astaxanthin Works for Brain Health
Natural astaxanthin has been studies for decades and demonstrated benefits on brain health.
Here a few benefits from clinical trials.
Crosses the Blood-Brain Barrier
Unlike most antioxidants, natural astaxanthin passes through the blood-brain barrier intact, reaching neurons directly instead of being blocked at the barrier.
Neutralizes Oxidative Stress
Astaxanthin's molecular structure allows it to sit across the neuronal cell membrane, quenching free radicals on both the inner and outer layers.
Calms Neuroinflammation
Astaxanthin helps reduce microglial activation, the brain's inflammatory response linked to age-related cognitive decline.
Supports Cognitive Performance
Clinical studies link astaxanthin supplementation to measurable improvements in memory, reaction time and processing speed in healthy adults.
Proven benefits of Astaxanthin on Brain
Discover some of the clinically studied benefits of astaxanthin for brain health
A clinical study from Sekikawa et al., 2020 found that astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks significantly improved composite memory, particularly visual memory, as measured by the CogniTrax cognitive testing system. Participants also reported improvements in subjective forgetfulness.
A clinical study from Nakagawa et al., 2011 found that astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks reduced erythrocyte phospholipid hydroperoxide (PLOOH), a marker of oxidative stress, and improved antioxidant status in red blood cells, suggesting a potential role in supporting brain health.
A clinical study from Imai et al., 2018 found that supplementation with astaxanthin combined with sesamin for 4 weeks improved subjective fatigue and mental recovery following cognitively demanding tasks, while reducing task-induced oxidative stress markers in plasma.
Learn more about the brain benefits of astaxanthin
Our white paper compiles findings from 25+ clinical studies on brain protection and cognitive effect of natural astaxanthin
Discover axafocus™
a premium ready to launch blend for braing health
Formula
What is axafocus?™
Natural astaxanthin and algal omega-3, combined in one precisely formulated blend: astaxanthin helps protect the omega-3 from oxidative degradation, supporting stability and shelf life.
Fully developed and ready to bring to market.
Natural astaxanthin (8mg)
Our source:
axapure™ 10 natural astaxanthin extracted from Haematococcus pluvialis cultivated in our patented 4th-generation flat-panel photobioreactors in Belgium; closed-loop system, 100% red-phase harvest.
Why axabio®?
Uniform light exposure supports exceptional purity, superior stability and optimised bioavailability. The astaxanthin-rich oleoresin is extracted using 100% CO₂, with no solvent residues.
Certifications
FSSC 22000
Bcorp
100% Natural
Kosher & Halal
Algal Omega-3 (550 mg)
Our source:
we use plant-based DHA/EPA sourced from marine algae rather than fish oil.
Why algal Omega 3?
Simply because it's vegan, sustainable, free from common ocean contaminants (heavy metals, microplastics) found in fish-derived omega-3 while supporting the same brain-health pathways as astaxanthin.
Certifications
Plant-based
Bcorp
100% Natural
Halal
Products
Shop our axafocus™, your supplement ready-made for brain health
Claims you can use with axafocus™
Want another custom blend for brain health?
We work with your R&D team to create tailored blends and formula.
Chosen by leading nutraceutical and skincare innovators
Not sure where to start?
Talk to our formulation team & get your free samples in 48 Hours.
Request free samples
Test the quality yourself. We'll ship from Belgium within 48 hours.
Book a consultation
Talk to our experts about formulation, moqs, timelines, and custom solutions.