AI Article Synopsis
- Astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant carotenoid found in many organisms.
- In a study with obese mice on a high-fat diet, astaxanthin supplementation prevented weight gain and decreased fat storage.
- The compound also lowered liver weight and triglyceride levels, indicating potential benefits for combating obesity and metabolic syndrome.
Article Abstract
Astaxanthin is a natural antioxidant carotenoid that occurs in a wide variety of living organisms. We investigated the effects of astaxanthin supplementation in obese mice fed a high-fat diet. Astaxanthin inhibited the increases in body weight and weight of adipose tissue that result from feeding a high-fat diet. In addition, astaxanthin reduced liver weight, liver triglyceride, plasma triglyceride, and total cholesterol. These results suggest that astaxanthin might be of value in reducing the likelihood of obesity and metabolic syndrome in affluent societies.
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