Evidence supporting the use of: Dunaliella salina
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Dunaliella salina is a halophilic microalga known for its exceptionally high content of carotenoids, particularly beta-carotene, which has antioxidant properties. The scientific rationale for its use in aging prevention comes from the established role of antioxidants in combating oxidative stress, a key factor in cellular aging and age-related diseases. Several in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that extracts or carotenoids from Dunaliella salina can reduce oxidative damage to cells and tissues, potentially slowing some aging processes.
For example, research has shown that beta-carotene from Dunaliella salina scavenges free radicals and protects against lipid peroxidation in cell models. Some animal studies have also reported protective effects on skin health and immune function, both of which can decline with age. However, direct clinical evidence in humans specifically linking Dunaliella salina supplementation to prevention of aging or age-related diseases is limited. Most human data relate to its carotenoid content, and while beta-carotene is associated with reduced risk of some oxidative stress-related conditions, supplementation results in mixed clinical outcomes and is not universally recommended for aging prevention.
In summary, while antioxidant-rich Dunaliella salina has a plausible mechanism for supporting cellular health and combating factors associated with aging, robust clinical trials directly demonstrating its efficacy in aging prevention are lacking. Thus, the evidence is preliminary and largely preclinical, justifying a moderate-low rating.
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acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
ginkgo biloba
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
l-carnosine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
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zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Brassica
Bioflavonoids
Bird's nest
Carnosine
Curcuminoid
Cruciferous
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Carotene (unspecified)
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Flavonoids
fibroblast growth factor
Other health conditions supported by Dunaliella salina
Aging (prevention)Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Diabetes
Free Radical Damage
Inflammation
Skin Care (general)