Proof.Fit

Astaxanthin

17 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Antioxidant

Lower MDA/TAC +

+SOD, -MDA

Lower CK/AST +

Strong
818
Inflammation

↓IL-6/TNF-α

↓CRP/ESR

Moderate
483
Immune support

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant support

+oocyte outcomes

Cytokines/oxidative stress -

Moderate
318
Metabolism

Lipids/adiponectin

+HDL -TG

Glucose/insulin resistance

Moderate
307
Fertility

Oxidative stress↓, oocytes↑

Inflammation↓, embryos↑

Moderate
286
Healthy aging

Vision: +4.6 VA

Skin: wrinkles/elasticity

Cognition/Oxidative: -21s, -65%

Moderate
412
Heart health

Lipids/oxidative stress

Glucose/endothelial

Moderate
277
Vitality

Antioxidant + fertility

+pregnancy, -ROS

Exercise performance + metabolism

Moderate
194
Energy & Fatigue

Fatigue ↓, +13

Recovery/efficiency ↑, +1.2%

Moderate
184
Endurance

Faster, +power

Better fat use

Moderate
176
Skin health

Wrinkles/elasticity/hydration improved

UV resistance +5 mJ/cm2

Moderate
176
Eye health

Retinal function + blood flow

Visual acuity + fatigue

Moderate
266
Joint comfort

Pain/function, −20.8 mm

Inflammation, CRP↓

Moderate
222
Skin appearance

Wrinkles, elasticity +moisture

Barrier + collagen genes

Weak
144
Mental clarity

Processing speed + cognition

Fatigue recovery - oxidative stress

Weak
169
Blood circulation

Choroidal flow +

Endothelial/metabolic +

Weak
76
Exercise recovery

Less muscle damage

Better fuel use

Anti‑inflammatory +VANT

Weak
72