Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on oxidative stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Wu D, Xu H, Chen J, Zhang L
Published in International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research
Key Findings
Astaxanthin supplementation significantly increased superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant capacity and reduced malondialdehyde versus control.
Conclusions
Astaxanthin measurably improves biomarkers of oxidative stress.
Limitations
Biomarker endpoints only, no clinical outcomes; small heterogeneous trials.
Supplements Studied
Astaxanthin supplementation significantly increased superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant capacity and reduced malondialdehyde.
Outcomes Measured
Astaxanthin significantly increased superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant capacity and reduced malondialdehyde.
Study Details
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