蝦紅素的好處與臨床功效已經眾多文獻證實：
以下根據蝦紅素各方面的保健功能，進行文獻統整：
蝦紅素與美容保養
含蝦紅素的藻類提取物對UVA輻射細胞的調節作用
Lyons NM, O’Brien NM. Modulatory effects of an algal extract containing astaxanthin on UVA-irradiated cells in culture. J Dermatol Sci. 2002 Oct;30(1):73-84.[文獻連結]
蝦紅素化妝品對人體的益處
Tominaga K, Hongo N, Karato M, Yamashita E. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjects. Acta Biochim Pol. 2012;59(1):43-7 [文獻連結]
含蝦紅素與生育三烯酚的化妝品對皮膚的益處
Yamashita, E., (2002), Cosmetic benefit of the supplement health food combined astaxanthin and tocotrienol on human skin. Food Style 21 6(6):112-117. [文獻連結]
Astalift補充與Astalift飲品(一種含蝦紅素的補充品)
Yasuyuki IZUMI et al., Development of the Dietary Supplements, “Astalift supplement” and “Astalift drink”. FujiFilm Res & Dev, vol. 54, 25 March 2009 (2009-03-25), pages 21 – 24.[文獻連結]
含有蝦紅素的膳食補充劑對皮膚的影響
Yamashita, E., (2006), The Effects of a Dietary Supplement Containing Astaxanthin on Skin Condition. Carotenoid Science, 10:91-95. [文獻連結]
蝦紅素與眼睛健康
蝦紅素與亞硒酸鹽相互作用，抑制亞硒酸鹽誘導的白內障
Liao JH et al., Astaxanthin Interacts with Selenite and Attenuates Selenite-Induced Cataractogenesis. Chem. Res. Toxicol., 2009, 22 (3), pp 518–525. [文獻連結]
蝦紅素和眼睛疲勞
Astaxanthin and eye faitigue Ax-g_Eye_SEP 06.2010 [文獻連結]
蝦紅素抑制內毒素誘導的大鼠葡萄膜炎(透過抑制NF-κB信號傳導途徑)
Suzuki et al., (2006). Suppressive effects of astaxanthin against rat endotoxin-induced uveitis by inhibiting the NF-kB signaling pathway. Exp. Eye Res., 82:275-281.[文獻連結]
蝦紅素與心血管健康
蝦紅素對體重過重者血脂和氧化壓力的正面影響
Choi HD, Youn YK, Shin WG. Positive effects of astaxanthin on lipid profiles and oxidative stress in overweight subjects. Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2011 Nov;66(4):363-9. [文獻連結]
天然蝦紅素增加輕度高脂血症患者血清中HDL和脂聯素
Yoshida H et al., Administration of natural astaxanthin increases serum HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin in subjects with mild hyperlipidemia. Atherosclerosis. 2010 Apr;209(2):520-3.[文獻連結]
富含蝦紅素的雨生紅球藻提取物毒性與功效之初步臨床評估
Akira Satoh et al., Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of A New Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis Extract. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2009 May; 44(3): 280–284. [文獻連結]
蝦紅素與運動
蝦紅素對肌肉耐力和恢復的影響
Astaxanthin Muscle Endurance & Recovery. Retrieved. [文獻連結]
蝦紅素補充對小鼠運動疲勞的影響
Ikeuchi et al. (2006) Effects of astaxanthin supplementation on exercise-induced fatigue in mice. Bio. Pharm. Bull. 29(10):2106-2110. [文獻連結]
膳食補充富含蝦紅素的藻粉對肌肉耐力的改善
Malmsten, C. (1998) Dietary supplementation with astaxanthin rich algal meal improves muscle endurance – a double blind study on male students. Karolinska Institute, Stockholm (Unpublished). [文獻連結]
攝取天然蝦紅素改善運動表現(特別是視覺與肌肉疲勞的改善)
Sawaki, K. et al. (2002) Sports performance benefits from taking natural astaxanthin characterized by visual activity and muscle fatigue improvements in humans. Journal of Clinical Therapeutics & Medicine 18(9):73-88. [文獻連結]
補充蝦紅素對人體熱壓力的生理和分子影響
Ofir Frenkel, M.D.(2014). Physiological and Molecular Influences of Astaxanthin Supplementation on Heat Strain in Humans (Astaxanthin). NCT02088242.[文獻連結]
蝦紅素與腦神經健康
富含蝦紅素的雨生紅球藻提取物毒性與功效之初步臨床評估
Akira Satoh et al., Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of Toxicity and Efficacy of A New Astaxanthin-rich Haematococcus pluvialis Extract. J Clin Biochem Nutr. 2009 May; 44(3): 280–284. [文獻連結]
富含蝦紅素的雨生紅球藻粉對小鼠記憶力的改善
Zhang X et al., Impact of astaxanthin-enriched algal powder of Haematococcus pluvialis on memory improvement in BALB/c mice. Environ Geochem Health. 2007 Dec;29(6):483-9. [文獻連結]
蝦紅素在實驗動物中的抗高血壓和神經保護作用
Hussein G et al., Antihypertensive and neuroprotective effects of astaxanthin in experimental animals. Biol Pharm Bull. 2005 Jan;28(1):47-52. [文獻連結]
