Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition that results in persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, imposing a significant economic burden on health systems and society. Impaired sleep is both a symptom and a risk factor for depression. Natural astaxanthin (AST)...
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| description | Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition that results in persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, imposing a significant economic burden on health systems and society. Impaired sleep is both a symptom and a risk factor for depression. Natural astaxanthin (AST), a carotenoid primarily derived from algae and aquatic animals, possesses multiple pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant stress effects. Prior research suggests that AST may have antidepressant properties. This mini-review highlights the potential mechanisms by which AST can prevent depression, providing novel insights into drug research for depression treatment. Specifically, this mechanism suggests that astaxanthin may improve sleep and thus potentially aid in the treatment of depression. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f49920251e784fcea49670363b9d70702023-07-27T05:59:10ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-07-0197e18288Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-reviewYi-Fan Peng0Lin-Lin Wang1Juan-Hua Gu2Yue-Qin Zeng3Academy of Biomedical Engineering, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, ChinaAcademy of Biomedical Engineering, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, ChinaAcademy of Biomedical Engineering, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, ChinaCorresponding author. Academy of Biomedical Engineering, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.; Academy of Biomedical Engineering, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650500, ChinaMajor depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition that results in persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, imposing a significant economic burden on health systems and society. Impaired sleep is both a symptom and a risk factor for depression. Natural astaxanthin (AST), a carotenoid primarily derived from algae and aquatic animals, possesses multiple pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant stress effects. Prior research suggests that AST may have antidepressant properties. This mini-review highlights the potential mechanisms by which AST can prevent depression, providing novel insights into drug research for depression treatment. Specifically, this mechanism suggests that astaxanthin may improve sleep and thus potentially aid in the treatment of depression.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023054968AstaxanthinDepressionCircadian rhythmSleep |
| spellingShingle | Yi-Fan Peng Lin-Lin Wang Juan-Hua Gu Yue-Qin Zeng Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review Heliyon Astaxanthin Depression Circadian rhythm Sleep |
| title | Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review |
| title_full | Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review |
| title_fullStr | Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review |
| title_short | Effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms: A narrative mini-review |
| title_sort | effects of astaxanthin on depressive and sleep symptoms a narrative mini review |
| topic | Astaxanthin Depression Circadian rhythm Sleep |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023054968 |
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