Astaxanthin nutritional compositions and uses

A synergistic unit dose composition consisting of:

• from 1 mg to 5 mg of astaxanthin;
• from 200 mg to 300 mg of omega-3 acids, the omega-3 acids comprising from ®mg to 400 mg of DHA and from 100 mg to 200 mg of EPA;
• from 70 mg to 80 mg of lecithin;
• from 15 mg to 25 mg of vitamin E compounds, the vitamin E compounds comprising more than 90% by weight of delta-tocotrienol and less than 5% of alpha-tocopherol;
• from 0.5 mg to 1 mg of omega-6 fatty acids;
• from 10 mg to 20 mg of an admixture comprising omega-5 and omega-7 fatty acids;
• from 12 mg to 16 mg of omega-9 fatty acids;
• and
• optionally, one or more of rosemary extract, coconut oil, D-limonene, algal oil, moringa seed oil, Sea Buckthorn pulp oil, and pomegranate seed oil.

A method of improving the nutritional status of a human or other animal subject, comprising administering to the subject, one or more times per day, a synergistic composition comprising, nutritional materials comprising:

• from 2 mg to 6 mg of astaxanthin;
• from 400 mg to 600 mg of omega-3 acids;
• from 100 mg to 200 mg of phospholipids;
• and
• from 35 mg to 45 mg of vitamin E compounds, the vitamin E compounds comprising more than 90% by weight of delta-tocotrienol and less than 5% by weight of alpha-tocopherol.