Astaxanthin supplements are good for the health of patients with type II diabetes

Astaxanthin is a kind of natural ketone carotene, which exists in many kinds of microorganisms and seafood Previous studies have found that astaxanthin has better antioxidant activity and effect on lipid metabolism than vitamin C and α - tocopherol Astaxanthin also has a positive effect on cholesterol levels According to a joint study by Ahvaz jundishapur Medical University and Shahid chamran University in Iran, astaxanthin supplements can bring health benefits to patients with type II diabetes by reducing blood pressure and enhancing glucose metabolism (http:// Iranian researchers conducted an RCT study to explore the effects of astaxanthin on insulin sensitivity, lipid peroxidation, blood glucose control, body mass index and adiponectin concentration in patients with type II diabetes A total of 44 diabetic patients aged 30 to 60 were randomly divided into two groups: one group was given placebo as the control group; the other group was given astaxanthin supplement, 8 mg per day The study lasted for eight weeks, and after eight weeks, the researchers found that the participants in the treatment group had higher serum adiponectin concentration, lower visceral fat content, lower serum triglyceride and very low-density lipoprotein (v-ldl) cholesterol concentration, and lower systolic pressure than the previous study Astaxanthin supplementation significantly reduced serum fructosamine concentration and plasma glucose levels, the researchers said However, there are limitations in this study Although astaxanthin supplementation can improve insulin sensitivity, the results are inconsistent with early animal experiments, so the potential molecular mechanism of astaxanthin on human cells cannot be determined The researchers also failed to compare the effects of astaxanthin and diabetes drugs (http:// on blood glucose and blood lipids in a dose-dependent manner The researchers said the findings provide a new perspective for astaxanthin to regulate some aspects of type II diabetes.