Evidence supporting the use of: Haematococcus pluvialis
For the health condition: Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Haematococcus pluvialis is a microalga best known as the richest natural source of astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant carotenoid. Scientific interest in astaxanthin centers on its ability to neutralize reactive oxygen species and reduce oxidative stress, which is a significant factor in the side effects of chemotherapy, such as fatigue, organ toxicity, and immunosuppression. Several in vitro and in vivo animal studies have demonstrated that astaxanthin can protect normal cells from oxidative damage and inflammation induced by chemotherapeutic agents. For example, some preclinical studies have shown that astaxanthin administration reduces cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity and doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in animal models.

However, clinical evidence in humans is limited. Only a few small-scale human studies have evaluated astaxanthin’s effects on markers of oxidative stress in healthy subjects or athletes, not specifically in chemotherapy patients. There are currently no large randomized controlled trials directly assessing the efficacy of Haematococcus pluvialis or astaxanthin in reducing chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients. Thus, while the scientific rationale and preclinical data are promising, robust clinical validation is lacking. As such, its use to support chemotherapy is supported by preliminary scientific evidence but cannot be considered standard or well-established at this time.

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