Abstract

Effects of Astaxanthin in patients with memory impairment

Highlights

  • Astaxanthin is used to treat a variety of cardiovascular, metabolic, ophthalmological, immune, degenerative, and psychiatric disorders

  • Extracted from a single-celled microalgae, it can be taken as a supplement with positive effects on the health of the cardiovascular system, on the eye system and on mental health [8, 9]

  • Astaxanthin mainly acts on small blood vessels, with positive effects on the heart, brain, nervous system and eyes

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Introduction

Astaxanthin is used to treat a variety of cardiovascular, metabolic, ophthalmological, immune, degenerative, and psychiatric disorders. Results and discussions: Analyzed studies show that Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with strong antioxidant properties It is useful as a supplement for the positive effects on the health of the cardiovascular system, immunity, and on mental health. Conclusions: This review of the data showed that astaxanthin has direct effects on the risk factors that trigger memory disorders It reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and protects directly and indirectly the activity of the brain, diminishing the harmfull effects of the oxidative stress on the nervous system. It is a very useful natural supplement for memory disorders, helping mental health by improving. Environmental, psychological, and emotional factors can have a negative impact on memory, including storage, retention, activation, subsequent retrieval, and the use of information or memories [2]

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