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Reviewer: L.D., 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I have taken 4mg daily for 5 weeks. I work outside and even with sunscreen get tan. However While my skin definitely did not pick up any pigment (may have gotten lighter) I had some worrisome side effects. I started feeling faint every time I stood up and finally started having trouble taking a full breath. I was at the Doctor and while my blood pressure is always on the low/normal side (10
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Reviewer: Mongo, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I began taking this supplement 60 days prior to a trip to Central America, to prevent radiation damage from body scanners. I was at the beach for hours with NO sunscreen, and didn't even tan, much less burn. Really amazed at the effect. Will repeat for trip to the Caribbean next month.
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Reviewer: Bill, 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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I have taken this twice daily at 4Mg and recently started taking 12 MG in the morning and 4 Mg in the evening. I'm 74 and 3 years ago started to have thin skin issues, bleeding and bruising easily. At 1 pill per day I felt some improvement then started double that dose and wow! My skin is soft and flexible again and I don't get sores and bruised arms at all. My eyes feel great and even tho
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Reviewer: Speedballjet, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I am 78 and have been taking 12 mg a day. I am taking this for a sore knee and to see if it would improve my eyesight. I am very excited to see my vision is considerably better. My knee not so much. But I intend to continue taking this as I consider improved vision a true blessing and I am so happy when I look out and I can see things so clearly.
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Reviewer: chicas, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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I've been using this supplement for my acne problems. I used to use proactive to get rid of my acne but I stop using it since I've been taking astaxanthin. Lots of people were very amazed when I tell them astaxanthin get rid of my acne. If I stop taking it, I notice my acne comes back. Also it's great for protecting my skin from the sun. I don't get sunburn.
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