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  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Sports Nutrition

Background:

  • Metabolic inflexibility is common in overweight individuals.
  • Astaxanthin (AX) is an antioxidant with potential metabolic benefits.
  • No studies have investigated AX in an overweight cohort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of AX supplementation on metabolic flexibility in an overweight population.
  • To assess changes in substrate oxidation rates, heart rate, and perceived exertion during exercise.

Main Methods:

  • Nineteen overweight subjects received 12 mg of AX or placebo for 4 weeks.
  • Subjects underwent a graded exercise test on a cycle ergometer.
  • Measurements included substrate oxidation, blood lactate/glucose, heart rate, and RPE.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in carbohydrate oxidation was observed in the AX group post-supplementation.
  • No significant changes in fat oxidation, blood lactate, glucose, or RPE were found.
  • The AX group showed a 7% decrease in heart rate during the graded exercise test.

Conclusions:

  • Four weeks of AX supplementation may offer cardiometabolic benefits to overweight individuals.
  • AX may be a favorable supplement for overweight individuals starting an exercise program.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm these findings.