Effect of astaxanthin supplementation on cycling performance, muscle damage biomarkers and oxidative stress in young adults: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The consumption of dietary supplements to enhance endurance performance and fitness is gaining popularity among professional athletes and nonathletes. Astaxanthin (AST), a natural ketocarotenoid, has been tested for its ergogenic, antioxidant, and tissue protective properties in...

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Main Authors: Jung-Piao Tsao, Pei-Yu Wu, Hsu-Tung Kuo, Wei-Hsien Hong, Chih-Chieh Chen, Min-Yu Wang, Mallikarjuna Korivi, I-Shiung Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-025-01221-3
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