Large population studies show that adults with lower carotenoid consumption tend to report shorter sleep duration, suggesting that antioxidant status may influence healthy sleep patterns.34 A smaller randomized trial tested 12mg of astaxanthin daily for eight weeks and found improvements in several sleep parameters, along with reduced perceived stress compared to placebo.4 The authors proposed that astaxanthins antioxidant and neuroprotective activity including its ability to cross the bloodbrain barrier could help stabilize oxidative stress in brain regions involved in regulating sleep and mood
It is frequently stacked with other peptides under investigation for healthy aging, such as Thymosin Beta-4 (for immune and tissue repair) or GHK-Cu (for systemic inflammation)
Studies in multiple model organisms have demonstrated that this age-related NAD+ decline correlates with mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired DNA repair capacity, and the onset of numerous age-associated pathologies
10.1016/j.ecoenv.2020.110934 35 IlginS.KilicG.BaysalM.KilicV.KorkutB.UcarcanS.et al (2017)
If it's still hanging around after that, or starts getting red or purple, hot or more painful, it's a good idea to check in with your doctor
