In this scenario, Fibroscan CAP may be easier to obtain, but is not as accurate at quantifying grades of steatosis as MRI.39Furthermore, the accuracy with which CAP reflects histologic steatosis improvement over time has not been demonstrated

This orientation allows it to interact with ROS on both sides, helping stabilize and protect the cell.19 Laboratory studies show that this structural advantage may make astaxanthin 10100 times more potent than vitamin E or beta-carotene in quenching singlet oxygen, one of the most reactive and damaging forms of oxygen in the body.20 40 Because of this positioning, astaxanthin can influence how cells respond to stress, potentially protecting lipids, proteins, and DNA from oxidation.39 In human studies, its effects appear to stem mainly from two biological roles: reducing oxidative and inflammatory stress and supporting mitochondrial health the processes that govern cellular energy and resilience.21 41 These mechanisms appear to underlie many of the outcomes observed in clinical research
For now, the findings provide early evidence that the fertility conversation surrounding GLP-1 medications may be more nuanced than previously thought.
Craig Mortensen, DC, IFMCP, QME | June 2026 We hear about peptides and GLP-1s everywhere these days, and the terms are often used interchangeably
The reality is more modest