The Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Exercise Recovery Biomarkers and Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- 2026-05-15
- Meta-Analysis
- Nutrients 18(10)
- Shuning Liu
- Wenqian Yao
- Yan Wei
- Samuhaer Azhati
- Yutong Wu
- Wen Zhong
- Pengda Wang
- Heping Dai
- Kai Zhao
- Chang Liu
- PubMed: 42197030
- DOI: 10.3390/nu18101570
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Athletes
Lactate dehydrogenase also favored astaxanthin (SMD = -0.93, 95% CI: -1.39 to -0.48), although heterogeneity was substantial.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Large
- Significant
- Yes
- Dose
- not specified