Neuroprotective mechanisms of astaxanthin: a potential therapeutic role in preserving cognitive function in age and neurodegeneration

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 Assuming that your doctor reads and applies research. FAT CHANCE OF THAT!

Neuroprotective mechanisms of astaxanthin: a potential therapeutic role in preserving cognitive function in age and neurodegeneration

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• Bethany Grimmig
• Seol-Hee Kim
• Kevin Nash
• Paula C. BickfordEmail author
• R. Douglas Shytle

• Bethany Grimmig
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• Seol-Hee Kim
  • 1
• Kevin Nash
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• Paula C. Bickford
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• R. Douglas Shytle
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1. 1.Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, Morsani College of MedicineUniversity of South FloridaTampaUSA
2. 2.Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Morsani College of MedicineUniversity of South FloridaTampaUSA
3. 3.James A Haley VA HospitalTampaUSA

Review Article

First Online:

13 February 2017

DOI: 10.1007/s11357-017-9958-x

Cite this article as:

Grimmig, B., Kim, SH., Nash, K. et al. GeroScience (2017). doi:10.1007/s11357-017-9958-x

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Abstract

Astaxanthin (AXT) is a carotenoid with multiple health benefits. It is currently marketed as a health supplement and is well known for its antioxidant capacity. Recent evidence has emerged to suggest a broad range of biological activities. The interest in this compound has increased dramatically over the last few years and many studies are now applying this molecule across many disease models. Results from the current research are beginning to come together to suggest neuroprotective properties including anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant effects, as well as the potential to promote or maintain neural plasticity. These emergent mechanisms of actions implicate AXT as a promising therapeutic agent for neurodegenerative disease. This review will examine and extrapolate from the recent literature to build support for the use of AXT in mitigating neuropathy in normal aging and neurodegenerative disease.