NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH, show allergic reaction and treatment results. Astaxanthin is deeply intwined throughout the foodchain and I will be doing further testing on myself to finalize what happened. IVE NEVER HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO ANYTHING IN 57 YEARS. This is not a tirade against anyone. “The vitamin shoppe” has has nothing to do with it if I had an allergic reaction or not–pure and simple.