Research has already shown that astaxanthin has antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. A new study examined whether astaxanthin could increase quantitative blood flow velocity in the eyes. Lack of blood flow circulation can cause damage to your eyes as they age.
The researchers observed a significant increase of macular blood flow velocity 4 weeks after astaxanthin ingestion.
According to the study, as reprinted on the website Green Med Info:
“Results suggest that administration of [astaxanthin] over a 4-week period can elevate the choroidal blood flow velocity without any adverse effects.”