The effect of prolonged oral astaxanthin on the glycemic indices, olasma lipid profile and red blood cell antioxidant enzymes activities of patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus (D.M) is the most widely common metabolic disorders. There is evidence that D.M is associated with disturbance in the cellular oxidant /antioxidant balance. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in many different organisms in nature, but the main dietary sources for humans are found in crustaceans and other seafood, especially salmon. It is considered a powerful biological antioxidant
