topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimUnder these conditions, skeletal muscle is exposed to increased oxidative stress, inflammatory activation, and structural disruption.
evidence level1
citationLiu Shuning (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAlthough these responses are part of normal adaptation, excessive or poorly resolved stress may impair recovery, which has increased interest in nutritional strategies that attenuate exercise-induced biological stress without clearly compromising training adaptation.
evidence level1
citationLiu Shuning (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claim10 11 12 13 14 The evidence is even less consistent when exercise performance is considered.
evidence level1
citationLiu Shuning (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claim1 Repeated bouts of strenuous exercise can induce substantial metabolic and mechanical stress, particularly when the training load is high, competition schedules are congested, or recovery time between sessions is limited.
evidence level1
citationLiu Shuning (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAlgae supplementation showed a suggestive improvement in VO 2 max (SMD = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.00-1.75) and significantly improved in TTE (SMD = 1.06, 95% CI: 0.16-1.96), with smaller effects on WRmax (SMD = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.03-0.55), and no significant benefit for TT performance (SMD = -0.27, 95% CI: -0.74 to 0.21).
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimRegarding recovery, CK concentrations were significantly reduced (SMD = -0.78, 95% CI: -1.28 to -0.28).
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimSensitivity analyses supported the robustness of the main findings with minimal evidence of publication bias.
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimObjective: Seaweed and microalgae provide antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and bioactive compounds that may enhance exercise performance and accelerate recovery.
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.