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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Astaxanthin and Increased MicroRNA-126-3p Level

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 8 (median 8, IQR 8–8) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Redox-sensitive miRNAs and Humanin could mediate effects of exercise and astaxanthin on oxidative stress and inflammation in type 2 diabetes.
- 2025-11-17
- RCT · n = 15
- Scientific reports 15(1)
- - Aref Basereh
  - Karen Khoramipour
  - Najmeh Hosseini
  - Mahdieh HajHosseini
  - Adeleh Khodabakhshi
  - Ladan Amirkhosravi
  - Kayvan Khoramipour
- PubMed: 41249265
- DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-23914-y
11 Insights on
- Increased MicroRNA-126-3p Level
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Clinical
MiRNA-126-3p and miRNA-146a were upregulated, while miRNA-122 was downregulated in CT + S compared to other groups.
Effect
Beneficial
Effect size
Moderate
Significant
Yes
Dose
8 mg/day