The Beneficial Effects of Astaxanthin on Glucose Metabolism and Modified Low-Density Lipoprotein in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects with Prediabetes

The Beneficial Effects of Astaxanthin on Glucose Metabolism and Modified Low-Density Lipoprotein in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects with Prediabetes

Astaxanthin (ASTX) is an antioxidant agent. Recently, its use has been focused on the prevention of diabetes and atherosclerosis. We examined the effects of astaxanthin supplementation for 12 weeks on glucose metabolism, glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles and anthropometric indice...

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Main Authors: Masaharu Urakaze, Chikaaki Kobashi, Yukihiro Satou, Kouichi Shigeta, Masahiro Toshima, Masatoshi Takagi, Jiro Takahashi, Hiroshi Nishida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
astaxanthin
HbA1c
75 g OGTT
malondialdehyde-modified low-density lipoprotein
apolipoprotein E atherosclerosis
prediabetes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/12/4381

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