New Research Provides Nutritional Solution for Children's Eye Health

BURLINGTON, N.J., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AstaReal, Inc., the global leader in natural astaxanthin, has announced a groundbreaking study published in Advances in Therapy. For the first time, research demonstrates that astaxanthin, widely recognized for its benefits in enhancing visual performance in adults, also improved both objective and subjective measures of visual performance in children.

Astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant sourced from the microalgae Haematococcus pluvialis, is supported by extensive clinical research on ocular health in adults. Studies highlight its effectiveness in enhancing the eye's accommodative function and alleviating symptoms of visual strain. The ciliary muscles, responsible for the eye's ability to focus on near or distant objects, are susceptible to oxidative stress caused by prolonged near-vision tasks like screen use. Astaxanthin's antioxidant properties help mitigate this oxidative damage, supporting ciliary muscle performance and overall ocular health.

"Our goal was to clinically validate astaxanthin as an effective nutritional intervention for visual performance in school-aged children," stated Karen Hecht, PhD lead author and VP of Science for AstaReal. While a previous study by Canas et al. explored a carotenoid formulation containing astaxanthin in children, astaxanthin's impact on both subjective and objective measures of visual performance had not been evaluated until now.

The study involved 64 children aged 10-14 years who reported a history of 4+ hours of daily digital device use. They received either 4 mg/day of AstaReal^® Astaxanthin or a placebo over 3 months. Researchers assessed the effects of supplementation using subjective questionnaires and objective visual performance metrics. The children receiving astaxanthin reported significant improvements in eye fatigue and discomfort. The Astaxanthin group also showed improved tear production, which is commonly affected by prolonged screen usage.

This study underscores AstaReal^® Astaxanthin as an effective and safe nutritional solution for managing Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in children. In today's digital age, where prolonged screen time for both education and recreation has become the norm, this offers a timely and valuable approach to supporting eye health.

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