Treatments and supplements · Astaxanthin
Does astaxanthin reduce fatigue and support brain function?
What we can tell you today: how thoroughly this has been studied.
Well studied
3 studies, including one that brings together the results of several trials in people.
5 Repeated evidence 1 study
3 Small study in people 2 studies
This says how thoroughly something has been studied — not whether it works for you. What each study actually found is in the study itself, and in the plain-language write-ups we are adding.
Appears under: Sleep, energy and the brain · Skin aging
The studies
- 5 Repeated evidence
Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Fatigue, Motor Function and Cognition: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
2024 · Biological research for nursing
- 3 Small study in people
A clinical evaluation of the efficacy and tolerability of a novel topical antioxidant formulation featuring vitamin C, astaxanthin, and fermented turmeric.
2026 · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 32 participants
- 3 Small study in people
The Protective Role of Astaxanthin for UV-Induced Skin Deterioration in Healthy People-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
2018 · Nutrients