Effects of 4-week astaxanthin supplementation on athletic performance and body composition in young male taekwondo athletes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Xiu-Chang Zhang, Meng-Yuan Shu, Ke-Min Li, Ning Wang, Xiao-Yu Wang, Li Shao, Yong Yang, Wei Liu, Shuai Zhu, Li Zuo, Guo-Qi Li, Xiao-Hua Chen, Jian Liang, Chul-Hyun Kim

Journal

Frontiers in Nutrition

DOI

10.3389/fnut.2025.1731899

Publication type

Original Research

Study type

randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Population

young male taekwondo athletes