Andrew Huberman on Astaxanthin
3 episodes · 7 references · 2021–2025
- Huberman highlights astaxanthin primarily for eye health, citing its ability to increase ocular blood flow and slow age-related macular degeneration - He also notes benefits for skin quality (elasticity, moisture) via improved blood flow, and a notable effect on male fertility, potentially doubling pregnancy rates - No evidence of personal consumption, no specific dosing guidance discussed, and no cautions or warnings mentioned
Benefits
- Increases ocular blood flow and may slow progression of age-related macular degeneration, especially alongside lutein and zeaxanthin - Improves skin elasticity, moisture, and overall skin quality, likely through enhanced blood flow mechanisms - Has a notable effect on male fertility, appearing to at least double pregnancy rates when supplemented by men
“It's also been shown to have positive effects on things like skin elasticity, skin moisture, skin quality, et cetera, probably due to its effects on blood flow.”
The Science of Vision, Eye Health & Seeing Better
“It does seem to increase the amount of ocular blood flow, so the blood supply to the eyes.”
The Science of Vision, Eye Health & Seeing Better
“It's also been shown to have positive effects on things like skin elasticity, skin moisture, and skin quality, probably due to its effects on blood flow.”
Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight | Huberman Lab Essentials
“The most notable effect of astaxanthin is the one on ocular blood flow. It does seem to increase the amount of ocular blood flow, which is the blood supply to the eyes.”
Protocols to Improve Vision & Eyesight | Huberman Lab Essentials
“Supplementing with lutein, zeaxanthin, or astaxanthin can be beneficial for slowing the progression of things like advanced onset age-related macular degeneration.”
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