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    meta_analysis
    2020
    High Quality

    Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Oxidative Stress

    Wu D, Xu H, Chen J, Zhang L

    Published in International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, Vol. 90 (1-2), pp. 179-194

    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
    Compound

    Astaxanthin supplementation significantly increased superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant capacity and reduced malondialdehyde.

    Outcomes Measured

    Reduced Oxidative Stress

    Astaxanthin significantly increased superoxide dismutase and total antioxidant capacity and reduced malondialdehyde.

    Study Details

    Year:2020
    Sample Size:421
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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