topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimAs for clinical studies, the intervention increased skin hydration (MD = 2.12, 95% CI [1.02; 3.21]) while decreased TEWL (MD = -0.68, 95% CI [-1.21; -0.16]).
evidence level1
citationLiang Y (2026)
sourceImpact of Antioxidant-Rich Whole Foods or Supplements on Skin Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimConclusions Antioxidant-rich whole foods or supplements intake improved overall skin health and skin disorder conditions.
evidence level1
citationLiang Y (2026)
sourceImpact of Antioxidant-Rich Whole Foods or Supplements on Skin Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Antioxidant supplements have been reported to confer benefits for skin health; however, these effects remain inconclusive and lack systematic evaluation.
evidence level1
citationLiang Y (2026)
sourceImpact of Antioxidant-Rich Whole Foods or Supplements on Skin Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimMethods This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the impact of antioxidant-rich whole foods or supplements on various skin health outcomes by compiling data from five databases, including 94 eligible preclinical and clinical studies.
evidence level1
citationLiang Y (2026)
sourceImpact of Antioxidant-Rich Whole Foods or Supplements on Skin Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Preclinical and Clinical Studies.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimResults Collagen, flavanols, and other polyphenol supplements have been found to alleviate skin photoaging and increase MED or overall skin elasticity (R2) when compared to a placebo.
evidence level1
citationYang Q (2025)
sourceEffectiveness of dietary supplements for skin photoaging in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimIt is important to note that, during the study period (typically ≤ 24 weeks), all orally administered dietary supplements were found to be safe.
evidence level1
citationYang Q (2025)
sourceEffectiveness of dietary supplements for skin photoaging in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion Oral dietary supplements, such as collagen, flavanols, and polyphenols, have demonstrated effectiveness in addressing skin photoaging.
evidence level1
citationYang Q (2025)
sourceEffectiveness of dietary supplements for skin photoaging in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicAstaxanthin Skin Elasticity Meta-Analysis
claimBackground The dietary supplement industry offers a wide range of orally consumed products that claim to combat skin photoaging, however, there is a lack of research on the proof of safety and effectiveness of dietary supplements in anti-skin photoaging.
evidence level1
citationYang Q (2025)
sourceEffectiveness of dietary supplements for skin photoaging in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.