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Verified clinician
Specialty
Internal medicine
Years in practice
19
Supports eye comfort during screen time and antioxidant balance
If you spend most of your workday staring at screens, you may have noticed your eyes sometimes feel tired or strained by evening. When patients deal with this kind of eye discomfort, I recommend an astaxanthin supplement like this one from Rovina because it may ease the oxidative load on the eyes. One human trial has even shown that this active ingredient may help maintain visual sharpness during heavy screen work. The astaxanthin here comes from microalgae and may have antioxidant properties, which research suggests could have positive effects on markers of inflammation more broadly. I think Rovina is a practical pick if you want a little extra support for all-around wellness.
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Journal of Clinical ... +1
2 Sources
Effects of diet containing astaxanthin on visual function in healthy individuals: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study
Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition, 2022
Astaxanthin decreased oxidative stress and inflammation and enhanced immune response in humans
Nutrition and Metabolism, 2010
Highlights:Screen fatigueOxidative defenseAll-around support
Verified clinician
Specialty
Family medicine
Years in practice
31
Potent antioxidant supports daily skin health and resilience
I’d gladly recommend Rovina’s softgels to patients who want to support their skin as it ages. The primary ingredient is an antioxidant called astaxanthin, included here at 12 mg, which is similar to what’s been studied in research. Antioxidants like astaxanthin can provide support for the skin against everyday stress that can otherwise wear it down. Helping keep that stress in check may encourage softer feeling or healthier looking skin. Some research suggests that astaxanthin can also help the skin stay resilient against sun exposure, another common source of skin stress. If used as part of a regular routine, I think this can be a great way to care for the skin over time.
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Nutrients +1
2 Sources
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Effects of Astaxanthin on Human Skin Ageing
Nutrients, 2021
The Protective Role of Astaxanthin for UV-Induced Skin Deterioration in Healthy People: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
†This clinician wants to clarify that larger-scale research to support their product claims is still developing. These statements have not been reviewed by the FDA and are not intended to be medical advice.