Clinical Trial: Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Metabolism, Cognition, and Physical Function in Older Adults

U.S., Oct. 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07876193) titled 'Effects of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Metabolism, Cognition, and Physical Function in Older Adults' on Oct. 08.

Brief Summary: This study evaluated whether astaxanthin supplementation affects the body's ability to use fat for energy, cognitive performance, and physical function in healthy older adults. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial, participants received both astaxanthin and a placebo during separate study periods. Neither the participants nor the researchers conducting the assessments knew which treatment participants were receiving during each period. Assessments were used to compare outc...