2023 journal article

Astaxanthin supplementation counters exercise-induced decreases in immune-related plasma proteins

FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION, 10.

By: D. Nieman*, J. Woo *, C. Sakaguchi *, A. Omar*, Y. Tang *, K. Davis*, A. Pecorelli n , G. Valacchi n , Q. Zhang *

author keywords: astaxanthin; exercise; proteomics; oxylipins; inflammation; cytokines
TL;DR: It is supported that 4-week astaxanthin versus placebo supplementation did not counter exercise-induced increases in plasma cytokines and oxylipins but was linked to normalization of post-exercise plasma levels of numerous immune-related proteins including immunoglobulins within 24 h. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 17, 2023

ObjectivesAstaxanthin is a dark red keto-carotenoid found in aquatic animals such as salmon and shrimp, and algae (Haematococcus pluvialis). Astaxanthin has a unique molecular structure that may facilitate anti-oxidative, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory effects during physiological stress. The primary objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of 4-week ingestion of astaxanthin in moderating exercise-induced inflammation and immune dysfunction using a multi-omics approach.