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Guardian of Organs

Studies and Research Papers

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On the Neuroprotective Role of Astaxanthin: New Perspectives?

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In this review, we focus on the neuroprotective properties of astaxanthin and explore the underlying mechanisms to counteract neurological diseases, mainly based on its capability to cross the blood...

07/2018

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Astaxanthin: 19 Known Medical Benefits, Uses, Side Effects & Conditions

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Astaxanthin is one of the most sought-after antioxidant supplements right now – and with good reason. It’s not only an antioxidant powerhousebut also jam-packed...

05/2020

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Potential Anti-Atherosclerotic Properties of Astaxanthin

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Accumulating evidence suggests that astaxanthin could exert preventive actions against atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) via its potential to improve oxidative stress, inflammation, lipid metabolism, and...

02/2016

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Effects of Astaxanthin on Reverse Cholesterol Transport and Atherosclerosis in Mice

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Moreover, astaxanthin can relieve the plaque area of the aortic sinus and aortic cholesterol in mice. These findings suggest that astaxanthin is beneficial for boosting RCT and ...

11/2017

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Administration of natural astaxanthin increases serum HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin in subjects with mild hyperlipidemia

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This first-ever randomized, placebo-controlled human study suggests that astaxanthin consumption ameliorates triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol in ...

04/2010

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Protective effect of astaxanthin on naproxen-induced gastric antral ulceration in rats

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These results suggest that astaxanthin removes the lipid peroxides and free radicals induced by naproxen, and it may offer potential remedy of gastric ulceration...

05/2005

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Ulcer preventive and antioxidative properties of astaxanthin from Haematococcus pluvialis

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The anti-ulcer properties of astaxanthin fractions such as total carotenoid and astaxanthin esters from Haematococcus pluvialis were...

07/2008

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Astaxanthin Inhibits Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Interleukin-8 Expression in Helicobacter pylori-Infected Gastric Epithelial Cells

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Astaxanthin may be beneficial for preventing oxidative stress-mediated gastric inflammation-associated...

08/2018

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Effect of Astaxanthin on Human Sperm Capacitation

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It is suggested that Asta can be inserted in the membrane and therefore create capacitation-like membrane alteration which allow Tyr-P of the head. Once this has occurred, AR can take place and...

06/2013

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Antioxidants and Male Fertility: From Molecular Studies to Clinical Evidence

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Spermatozoa are physiologically exposed to reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a pivotal role on several sperm functions through activation of different intracellular...

04/2019

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Role of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Male Infertility

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Stress is defined as a general body response to initially threatening external or internal demands, involving the mobilization of physiological and psychological resources to deal with them. Recently, oxidative stress has...

01/2018

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Astaxanthin enriched diet reduces blood pressure and improves cardiovascular parameters in spontaneously hypertensive rats

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of astaxanthin-enriched diet on blood pressure production in spontaneousl...

01/2011

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