topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimAstaxanthin significantly reduced creatine kinase levels (SMD = -0.45, 95% CI: -0.83 to -0.07).
evidence level1
citationLiu S (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimConclusions : Current evidence suggests that astaxanthin may be more beneficial for post-exercise recovery than for direct performance enhancement.
evidence level1
citationLiu S (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimBackground : Astaxanthin is a lipid-soluble carotenoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but its effects on exercise performance and post-exercise recovery remain uncertain.
evidence level1
citationLiu S (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimThis systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of astaxanthin supplementation on exercise performance and recovery-related biomarkers in healthy participants and athletes.
evidence level1
citationLiu S (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimThis systematic review aimed to evaluate randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence on the effects of carotenoids, anthocyanins, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and combined nutraceutical formulations on refractive outcomes, axial length, macular pigment optical density (MPOD), visual function, and symptoms of visual fatigue.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimEligible studies were RCTs involving individuals with myopia or at risk of myopia, comparing nutritional supplementation with placebo or active controls.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimTwo reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the Cochrane RoB 2 tool.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicAstaxanthin Visual Fatigue Randomized Trial
claimBackground/objectives Nutritional supplementation has been proposed as a potential adjunct strategy in myopia prevention and control through antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and extracellular matrix-regulating mechanisms.
evidence level1
citationMartinez-Perez C (2025)
sourceNutritional Supplementation for Myopia Prevention and Control: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.