Why the study?
Astaxanthin shows positive effects in reducing metabolic syndrome risk, but findings from individual studies remain inconclusive.
Does astaxanthin improve lipid and blood pressure profiles in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome?
Population
321 adults with risk factors of MetS across 7 studies
Comparison
Astaxanthin supplementation vs comparator
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
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May modestly lower SBP, TC, and LDL-C in at-risk adults; leaves open definitive role pending larger RCTs.
Does astaxanthin improve lipid and blood pressure profiles in adults at risk of metabolic syndrome?
Astaxanthin supplementation may significantly reduce LDL cholesterol in adults at risk for metabolic syndrome, though its effects on total cholesterol and blood pressure appear marginal.
Leung et al. (2022) studied this question.
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