Evidence brief · Supplement
Astaxanthin for Skin elasticity / UV protection
Evidence grade C — Small trials
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade C — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Skin elasticity / UV protectionEvidence grade C
Small trials
Smallmixed
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Thin evidence: Skin elasticity / UV protection (grade C).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For skin elasticity / uv protection, Astaxanthin earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Small trials
How it might work
It quenches reactive oxygen species in cell membranes and does not become pro-oxidant like some carotenoids.
How to use it
4–12 mg/day with fat.
Safety & cautions
Safe; harmless slight skin-tone change at high doses.
Bottom line
A legitimate antioxidant for skin photoprotection and possibly recovery. Modest, low-risk; take with fat.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- 4–12 mg/day with fat.
Goes with
- AstaxanthinRead the full Astaxanthin monographEvidence grade C
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
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- Astaxanthin: dosage and how to take it4–12 mg/day with fat.Evidence grade C
- Astaxanthin: side effects, safety & interactionsSafe; harmless slight skin-tone change at high doses.Evidence grade C
- Aloe Vera for Glycemic control (oral)Evidence grade C — Inner-leaf gelEvidence grade C
Sources
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