Keeping Metabolic Syndrome At Bay: The Role Of Natural Astaxanthin In Cardiovascular Health, Type 2 Diabetes And Weight Management

摘要

Metabolic syndrome is defined as a lifestyle disease consisting of clusters of multiple metabolic abnormalities, and cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance. The syndrome has been linked to increased risk of developing both Type 2 Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Emerging reports indicate that oxidative stress is an underlying theme that exacerbates inflammation and the development of those health problems. Antioxidant therapy could be a way to reduce this risk. One promising natural ingredient called Astaxanthin has demonstrated excellent in-vivo antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects in humans and animals. Recent studies in humans and animal models indicated inhibition of peroxidation of plasma lipids, hypertension, type 2 diabetic nephropathy, and obesity. Results show that astaxanthin might have a great potential in the prevention of metabolic syndrome.