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Astaxanthin
A sourced reference on Astaxanthin identity, evidence limits and safety context.
Source and review status
Published sources checked
Sources checked on: 6 September 2026
Qualified clinical review: Pending. This page has not been clinically reviewed.
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Editorial role: InfoAddict. Last material change: 6 September 2026. Next source review: 6 March 2027.
What it is
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment. Source, formulation and co-ingredients can differ between products.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
What the cited evidence shows
A 2022 meta-analysis of 12 randomised trials assessed oxidative-stress and inflammation biomarkers. It found some biomarker changes, but had limited trials for several outcomes and no basis to infer disease prevention, exercise performance or skin benefit.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Limits and safety context
Biomarker findings do not establish an individual clinical outcome. This reference does not supply a dose, duration or treatment plan.
Sources: National Library of Medicine, PubMed
Published sources
- Astaxanthin supplementation and oxidative-stress/inflammation biomarkers: systematic review
National Library of Medicine, PubMed. 2022; accessed 6 September 2026.
Supports: Twelve randomised trials and biomarker outcomes, with limited trials for several outcomes.
Change history
| Date | Change | Clinical-review status |
|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2026 | Source-linked reference published | Pending |
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