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ReviewNutrients2024

The Effects of Astaxanthin on Cognitive Function and Neurodegeneration in Humans: A Critical Review.

Callum James Joshua Queen, S Andy Sparks, David C Marchant, Lars R McNaughton

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Review in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Callum James Joshua QueenDepartment of Sport and Physical Activity, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, UK.ORCID 0009-0003-3954-3766
S Andy SparksDepartment of Sport and Physical Activity, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, UK.
David C MarchantDepartment of Sport and Physical Activity, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, UK.
Lars R McNaughtonDepartment of Sport and Physical Activity, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, UK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oxidative stress is a key contributing factor in neurodegeneration, cognitive ageing, cognitive decline, and diminished cognitive longevity. Issues stemming from oxidative stress both in relation to cognition and other areas, such as inflammation, skin health, eye health, and general recovery, have been shown to benefit greatly from antioxidant use. Astaxanthin is a potent antioxidant, which has been outlined to be beneficial for cognitive function both in vitro and in vivo. Given the aforementioned promising effects, research into astaxanthin with a focus on cognitive function has recently been extended to human tissue and human populations. The present critical review explores the effects of astaxanthin on cognitive function and neurodegeneration within human populations and samples with the aim of deciphering the merit and credibility of the research findings and subsequently their potential as a basis for therapeutic use. Implications, limitations, and areas for future research development are also discussed. Key findings include the positive impacts of astaxanthin in relation to improving cognitive function, facilitating neuroprotection, and slowing neurodegeneration within given contexts.

Indexed as

AntioxidantsXanthophyllsCognitionHumansOxidative StressAntioxidantsastaxanthineXanthophyllsantioxidantcognitioncognitive enhancementexecutive functionnutritionsupplement

Identifiers

PMID38542737
PMCPMC10975052

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