Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals There isnt enough human data to confirm astaxanthins safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so most experts recommend avoiding supplementation during these periods
Intestinal stem cells The homeostasis of intestinal epithelial cells is dependent on the continuous self-renewal capacity of crypt intestinal stem cells (ISCs), particularly Lgr5+ stem cells located at the base of the crypt, which proliferate and differentiate into various epithelial lineages to maintain mucosal integrity and barrier function 20
Written by Dr Linsey Gani Dr Linsey Gani is an endocrinologist experienced in weight management and metabolic health
You might experience mild side effects such as nausea or digestive changes initially, which typically subside as your body adjusts to the treatment
Studies show that injectable collagen maintains therapeutic blood concentrations for 4-6 hours longer than equivalent oral doses
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