Astaxanthin

Specialty Supplements

Original Research

The Effects of Fish Oil Plus Vitamin D3 Intervention on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Guo XF, Wang C, Yang T, et al. 
Eur J Nutr. 2022 Jan 24. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02772-0. Epub ahead of print.

Bioequivalence of Long-chain Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids from Foods Enriched with a Novel Vegetable-based Omega-3 Delivery System Compared to Gel Capsules: A Randomized Controlled Cross-over Acute Trial
Stonehouse W, Klingner B, Tso R, et al.
Eur J Nutr. 2022 Jan 18. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02795-7. Epub ahead of print.

Marine Oil from C. finmarchicus Enhances Glucose Homeostasis and Liver Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetic Individuals
Burhop M, Schuchardt JP, Nebl J, et al.
Nutrients. 2022;14(2):396. Published online 2022 Jan 17. doi:10.3390/nu14020396. 

The Omega-3 Index is Inversely Associated with the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Adults
McBurney MI, Tintle NL, Harris WS. 
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2022;177:102397. Published online 2022 Jan 7. doi:10.1016/j.plefa.2022.102397.
 
Omega-3 Index is Directly Associated with a Healthy Red Blood Cell Distribution Width
McBurney MI, Tintle NL, Harris WS. 
Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2022;176:102376. doi:10.1016/j.plefa.2021.102376.

An Investigation into the Effects of a Curcumin Extract (Curcugen®) on Osteoarthritis Pain of the Knee: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
Lopresti AL, Smith SJ, Jackson-Michel S, Fairchild T. 
Nutrients. 2021;14(1):41. Published 2021 Dec 23. doi:10.3390/nu14010041.

The Dietary Intake of Carrot-Derived Rhamnogalacturonan-I Accelerates and Augments the Innate Immune and Anti-Viral Interferon Response to Rhinovirus Infection and Reduces Duration and Severity of Symptoms in Humans in a Randomized Trial
Lutter R, Teitsma-Jansen A, Floris E, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4395. Published 2021 Dec 8. doi:10.3390/nu13124395.

The Beneficial Effects of Astaxanthin on Glucose Metabolism and Modified Low-Density Lipoprotein in Healthy Volunteers and Subjects with Prediabetes
Urakaze M, Kobashi C, Satou Y, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4381. Published 2021 Dec 7. doi:10.3390/nu13124381

Oral Intake of Enzymatically Decomposed AP Collagen Peptides Improves Skin Moisture and Ceramide and Natural Moisturizing Factor Contents in the Stratum Corneum
Jung K, Kim SH, Joo KM, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4372. Published 2021 Dec 6. doi:10.3390/nu13124372.

Probiotic Bifidobacterium lactis Probio-M8 Treated and Prevented Acute RTI, Reduced Antibiotic Use and Hospital Stay in Hospitalized Young Children: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study 
Mageswary MU, Ang XY, Lee BK, et al.
Eur J Nutr. 2021 Nov 26:1–13. doi: 10.1007/s00394-021-02689-8. Epub ahead of print.  

Pharmacokinetic Profile of a Novel Sustained-release Caffeine with Extended Benefits on Alertness and Mood: A Randomized, Double-blind, Single-dose, Active-controlled, Crossover Study
Mordea A, Sudhakarb K, Rambabu M, et al.
Current Res Behav Sci. 2021 Nov. doi:10.1016/j.crbeha.2021.100036.

Capsaicinoids Increase Resting Metabolic Rate in Healthy Individuals under Fasting Condition
Morde A, Rai D, Acharya M, et al.
J Obes Overweig.2021;7(2):201.    

A Novel Multi-Ingredient Supplement Reduces Inflammation of the Eye and Improves Production and Quality of Tears in Humans
Radkar P, Lakshmanan PS, Mary JJ, et al. 
Ophthalmol Ther. 2021;10(3):581-599. doi:10.1007/s40123-021-00357-y.

Accumulating Evidence to Support the Safe and Efficacious Use of a Proprietary Blend of Capsaicinoids in Mediating Risk Factors for Obesity
Mariwala JK, Rai D, Padigaru M, et al. 
Food Sci Nutr. 2021;9(6):2823-2835. doi:10.1002/fsn3.2122.

Reviews

Astaxanthin Supplementation Mildly Reduced Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Biomarkers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Ma B, Lu J, Kang T, et al.
Nutr Res. 2021 Dec 30. doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2021.09.005. Epub ahead of print.

Palmitoylethanolamide: A Potential Alternative to Cannabidiol
Clayton P, Subah S, Venkatesh R, et al.
J Diet Suppl. 2021 Nov 28:1-26. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2021.2005733. Epub ahead of print.

Sports Nutrition

Original Research

Efficacy of creatine supplementation combined with resistance training on muscle strength and muscle mass in older females: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pinheiro dos Santos EE, de Araújo RC, Candow DG, et al. 
Nutrients. 2021 Oct 24; 13(11), 3757. doi: 10.3390/nu13113757.

Effects of chronic betaine supplementation on performance in professional young soccer players during a competitive season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Nobari H, Cholewa JM, Castillo-Rodríguez A, et al. 
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2021 Oct 18;18(1):67. doi: 10.1186/s12970-021-00464-y. 

Astaxanthin supplementation increases glutathione concentrations but does not impact fat oxidation during exercise in active young men. 
McAllister MJ, Mettler JA, Patek K, et al.
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2021 Oct 5:1-8. doi: 10.1123/ijsnem.2021-0138. Epub ahead of print. 

The effects of phosphocreatine disodium salts plus blueberry extract supplementation on muscular strength, power, and endurance.
Anders JPV, Neltner TJ, Smith RW, et al. 
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2021 Sep 9;18(1):60. doi: 10.1186/s12970-021-00456-y.  

Effects of betaine supplementation on markers of  metabolic flexibility, body composition, and anaerobic performance in active college-age females.
Waldman HS, Bryant AR, McAllister MJ. 
J Diet Suppl. 2021 Sep 3:1-17. doi: 10.1080/19390211.2021.1973644. Epub ahead of print.