Astaxanthin for Dogs

A red pigment from algae has an intriguing role in the way dogs’ cells handle energy and oxidation.

By La Petite Labs Editorial 17 min read

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Astaxanthin is a red-orange pigment used in dog supplements for its antioxidant activity. Its chemistry makes it interesting around the fatty membranes that enclose cells and the smaller structures inside them. Researchers have investigated whether it can help limit oxidation in those membranes—and what happens when dogs eat it. 1 2

There are actual canine findings to explore, including changes in immune responses and energy production in white blood cells. 4 5 Understanding those findings helps explain why astaxanthin appears in healthy-aging formulas. In Hollywood Elixir, it accompanies NR, CoQ10 and glutathione: ingredients with different jobs in the biology of cellular energy and antioxidant defense. The case for that combination begins with what each contributes.

Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a member of the pigment family that gives many foods their colors. Laboratory membrane experiments and small dog studies provide a reason to investigate it for antioxidant support.

The canine research includes absorption studies, immune-function measurements, blood markers of oxidation and a study of mitochondrial function in young and older dogs. An eye study tested astaxanthin together with five other antioxidants. These findings concern particular measurements and preparations; they do not establish that every dog will develop a shinier coat, recover faster or live longer.

Hollywood Elixir includes 2 mg astaxanthin per standard 2.5 g sachet, alongside an NAD+ precursor and other ingredients involved in energy and antioxidant biology. Compare the full formula and applicable serving directions with your dog’s current routine. A study dose, a sachet’s contents and your dog’s serving are different pieces of information.

The pigment behind the name

Astaxanthin belongs to the carotenoid family, but it is a different molecule from the beta-carotene familiar from carrots. The microalga Haematococcus pluvialis is one source used to produce it for supplements. The pigment can be supplied in algal material or in a more concentrated preparation. 1

That distinction matters at the label. A milligram of astaxanthin is a milligram of the named compound; a milligram of algae is a mixture. The total amount of algae in a scoop cannot tell you the astaxanthin amount unless its concentration is also stated.

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What oxidation means inside a cell

Cells use oxygen in the process of making usable energy. They also produce reactive oxygen molecules, which the body has systems to handle. When production and control fall out of balance, those molecules can damage cellular components. The fatty material in membranes is one target. 3

A membrane has to do more than surround a cell. It separates compartments in which different reactions happen. In mitochondria, those reactions help produce ATP, a molecule that powers much of the cell’s work. This is why an antioxidant’s location and behavior matter more than an impressive-looking strength claim. The broader guide to antioxidants and cellular aging in dogs explains that context.

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Why the membrane attracts researchers’ attention

In a laboratory experiment, researchers placed astaxanthin in tiny artificial membranes called liposomes and exposed them to conditions that cause fat oxidation. Astaxanthin reduced the formation of lipid peroxides. Its structure appeared to allow it to interact with reactive molecules both within the membrane and near its surface. 2

That experiment explains a physical reason for interest. It does not mean every cell in a supplemented dog receives complete protection. It also shows why statements such as “thousands of times stronger” need context: an assay compares particular reactions under particular conditions. It cannot rank all the jobs performed by vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10 and astaxanthin in a living animal.

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Dogs absorb it—and researchers followed where it went

A 2010 study fed astaxanthin to dogs and measured it in blood. Levels generally peaked around six hours after a single dose. With daily feeding, the researchers also detected the pigment in white blood cells, including their mitochondrial fractions. 3

This takes the inquiry beyond putting a compound in a laboratory dish: dietary astaxanthin can reach cells in dogs. The experiment followed blood and blood-cell compartments, so it cannot establish that a particular supplement reaches a dog’s brain or retina. Nor does the six-hour blood peak predict when an owner will see a change in activity.

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The dog study that connects astaxanthin with cellular energy

Researchers studied 28 healthy female Beagles: 14 young dogs and 14 geriatric dogs. Within the age groups, dogs received either no added astaxanthin or 20 mg daily for 16 weeks. The team examined mitochondria in their white blood cells.

Supplementation increased measured ATP production and other measures of mitochondrial function. That is an encouraging canine finding: it connects an antioxidant ingredient with the machinery cells use to make usable energy. The measurements came from blood cells; the study did not establish improved walking stamina, memory or lifespan. 4

For a daily healthy-aging formula, this is a worthwhile research direction. It supplies a concrete reason to consider astaxanthin alongside ingredients involved in energy metabolism, while leaving the question of everyday benefit open.

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant pigment. It is not an omega-3 fatty acid or an NAD+ precursor.

What the immune research measured

A separate study gave young female Beagles 0, 10, 20 or 40 mg astaxanthin daily and followed immune measurements over 16 weeks. Researchers assessed responses to a vaccine challenge, activity in immune cells and antibody concentrations. Several measures improved with supplementation, and the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein was lower in supplemented dogs. 5

These results support an interest in immune function. They are more specific than the phrase “boosts immunity”: the experiment measured selected responses, rather than counting fewer infections in dogs living at home. An owner cannot use a change in coat appearance or enthusiasm for breakfast to tell whether those laboratory measures have changed.

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Oxidative markers improved without weight loss

In a 2019 pilot, ten healthy Beagles were divided between a control group and a group given astaxanthin for six weeks. The supplemented dogs had lower levels of malondialdehyde, a marker of fat oxidation, and a decrease in blood triglycerides from their starting level. A separate series followed five obese dogs for eight weeks and also recorded changes in blood markers.

The obese dogs did not lose weight. That is a useful distinction when an ingredient is described as supporting metabolism: a blood measurement and a change on the scales are different outcomes. The study was small, and one author worked for the ingredient supplier. 1 It provides a reason for further nutritional research, not a weight-loss plan.

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The eye study used a combination

The canine vision result often mentioned in antioxidant discussions came from twelve middle-aged Beagles with healthy eyes. For six months, one group received a blend containing astaxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and vitamins C and E; the other did not receive the added blend.

The researchers recorded electrical responses from the retina and measured changes in the eye’s focusing. Several retinal responses improved, and the supplemented group had a smaller shift toward nearsightedness. These are interesting results for the combination. They do not identify astaxanthin’s individual contribution or show that it treats cataracts or dry eye. 6 A new change in your dog’s vision deserves an eye examination.

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Astaxanthin and fish oil contribute different things

Astaxanthin is a pigment; EPA and DHA are omega-3 fatty acids. Fish and krill oils may supply those fatty acids, while an astaxanthin supplement is being selected for a different compound. 7 A product can contain both, but the amounts should be read separately.

If you already give fish oil, the practical comparison is the EPA/DHA amount on that label and the astaxanthin amount on the proposed addition. A red oil or a picture of krill does not supply those numbers. Adding astaxanthin also does not automatically replace the fatty-acid product your veterinary team selected for a particular purpose.

Where astaxanthin meets the NAD+ system

NAD+ helps dogs’ cells use nutrients for energy. Nicotinamide riboside, or NR, supplies a starting material cells can use to make NAD+. 8 CoQ10 has another job: it carries electrons within the mitochondrial respiratory chain. 9 These compounds participate in the energy-producing reactions themselves.

Antioxidant defenses address the reactive molecules cells also encounter. Glutathione is used by an enzyme that converts hydrogen peroxide into water. 10 Astaxanthin brings the membrane-focused antioxidant chemistry discussed earlier.

That is the connection behind combining these ingredients. Supplying a precursor and considering antioxidant defenses are different approaches to the same working cell. Astaxanthin does not become NAD+, and it does not take over CoQ10’s electron-carrying job. The NR ingredient guide and CoQ10 guide explore those distinct roles.

In a 16-week dog study, astaxanthin increased ATP production measured in white blood cells.

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DVM Voice: Clinical Vignette of a Common Pattern in Senior Dog Aging

Case provided by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Rex, a 7-year-old Labrador Retriever, was brought in after his owner noticed he was slower to rise, hesitant on stairs, and less able to play as before. Examination showed stiffness and reduced hip mobility; radiographs confirmed degenerative joint changes.

His care required weight management, veterinary-guided pain control, nutritional support, and rehabilitation — a comprehensive plan, but one started only after visible decline appeared.

Clinical takeaway: Rex’s case reflects the value of proactive aging support: maintaining lean body condition, monitoring mobility early, and supporting cellular resilience, antioxidant defense, and healthy inflammatory balance before decline becomes obvious.

Single-case vignette. Not generalizable. Veterinary oversight is essential for pain, stiffness, or suspected joint disease.

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Why we put astaxanthin in Hollywood Elixir

Hollywood Elixir brings this reasoning into a daily powder. A standard 2.5 g sachet contains 2 mg astaxanthin, 60 mg NR, 40 mg CoQ10 and 50 mg reduced glutathione, alongside the rest of the formula. 11

Our reason for including astaxanthin is its place in antioxidant biology, including the research connecting it with membranes and canine mitochondrial function. NR and CoQ10 contribute different biological roles. For someone considering daily support around cellular energy and antioxidant defenses, that makes Hollywood Elixir a relevant combined option.

The advantage of the format is practical, too: these ingredients are already brought together, so you can assess one complete formula instead of assembling several powders. The dog studies above tested other preparations and amounts; they were not trials of Hollywood Elixir. Read the complete ingredient panel and current dog serving guidance when deciding whether the combination fits.

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What the dosage numbers actually tell you

Dog studies have used different doses for different questions. The metabolic pilot used 0.3 mg per kilogram of body weight daily; the mitochondrial study used a fixed 20 mg daily in its Beagles. 1 4 Those are descriptions of experiments, not interchangeable instructions for your dog.

A product’s amount per sachet is another number. Hollywood Elixir’s 2 mg astaxanthin per standard sachet does not reproduce a 20 mg astaxanthin study. Increasing the amount of a mixed formula to chase one research dose would also increase every other ingredient. Use the current directions for the actual product and discuss a different serving with your veterinary team.

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Compare the active amount, not the size of the scoop

A hypothetical label might list 100 mg of an algae preparation standardized to 4% astaxanthin. That supplies 4 mg of astaxanthin, not 100 mg. Another label might state the active 4 mg directly. The same amount can therefore appear very different on the front of a package.

Next check whether the stated amount is per capsule, per chew, per scoop or per daily serving. If a serving is two chews, a figure per chew needs to be doubled for that comparison. Ask for clarification when the denominator is missing. You should be able to identify both the ingredient being bought and the amount the directions would supply.

What safety research can—and cannot—settle

Astaxanthin has been given to dogs in feeding studies lasting weeks to months. In the six-month eye study, all dogs completed the study in good health, including those receiving the antioxidant blend. 6 That is reassuring information about that small study and preparation. It cannot rule out uncommon reactions or establish lifelong safety in every breed and medical circumstance.

For a dog on prescription treatment, with a chronic condition, or following a restricted diet, have the entire formula checked before adding it. Hollywood Elixir includes whey and chicken-derived ingredients as well as its named actives. A product that fits one dog’s routine may not fit another’s dietary restrictions.

Using a human product requires a whole-label check

A human capsule may contain astaxanthin, but the active ingredient is only part of the decision. Check its strength, carrier oils, added vitamins, flavorings and sweeteners before considering it for a dog. Do not scale down a human serving by body weight and assume the result has been validated.

Xylitol deserves particular attention. It can appear in human supplements and may also be called birch sugar or wood sugar. It is poisonous to dogs. If you suspect your dog has eaten a xylitol-containing product, contact a veterinarian, emergency clinic or animal poison service immediately. 13 This is a risk from that added ingredient, not from astaxanthin itself.

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When your dog has symptoms, start with the symptoms

A limp, persistent itching or a change in vision gives the veterinary team something specific to investigate. Calling the problem “oxidative stress” does not explain its cause, and selecting an antioxidant is not a diagnosis. The canine experiments described here do not establish astaxanthin as a pain medicine, a cancer treatment or a remedy for every dull coat.

If your dog is already being treated, take the proposed product’s full label to the clinician overseeing that care. For an accidental excess or an urgent change in your dog’s condition, contact your veterinarian or an emergency animal service rather than waiting to see whether a supplement routine helps. 14

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A daily routine you can actually assess

Keep the food and existing care routine clear when introducing a supplement, so there are fewer simultaneous changes to untangle. Record the product, amount and start date. A note about appetite, stool and normal activity gives you and your veterinary team something more useful than a vague memory of whether the dog seemed brighter.

If vomiting, diarrhea, reduced eating or another concerning change appears after an addition, stop the suspect product and contact the veterinarian. Keep its packaging and lot information. 12 You do not need to finish a planned trial before reporting a problem. Equally, a good week at home cannot tell you that a particular blood-cell or antioxidant measurement has improved.

Choosing astaxanthin for the contribution it makes

Astaxanthin has a credible place in nutritional research: dogs absorb it, and studies have measured effects on several aspects of cell function. Its membrane chemistry gives that work a biological explanation. The most useful product decision is therefore about the contribution you want it to make within the rest of your dog’s care.

A focused astaxanthin product lets you consider that ingredient on its own. Hollywood Elixir is the option to explore when you want astaxanthin alongside an NAD+ precursor, CoQ10 and glutathione in a daily healthy-aging formula. Compare the formula and dog serving directions with what your dog already receives. The combination should make sense on the label and in the bowl.

Hollywood Elixir combines ingredients for NAD+ supply, energy-transfer chemistry and antioxidant defense.

Educational content only. This material is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your dog’s specific needs. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Glossary

Astaxanthin: A red-orange carotenoid investigated for antioxidant activity.

Carotenoid: A member of a family of naturally occurring pigments.

Lipid membrane: The fatty boundary around a cell or a compartment inside it.

Lipid peroxidation: Oxidative damage to fats, including those in membranes.

Mitochondria: Structures inside cells involved in producing usable energy.

ATP: A molecule that powers much of a cell’s work.

Leukocytes: White blood cells; the cells examined in the mitochondrial dog study.

NR: Nicotinamide riboside, a starting material in NAD+ production.

EPA and DHA: Omega-3 fatty acids, chemically distinct from astaxanthin.

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References

Numbered references identify the sources used for specific claims. Read the study design, species and evidence boundaries alongside each finding.

  1. Tae Murai, Koh Kawasumi, Kumi Tominaga, Yuki Okada, Motoo Kobayashi, Toshiro Arai. Effects of astaxanthin supplementation in healthy and obese dogs. Veterinary Medicine : Research and Reports · 2019· DOI 10.2147/VMRR.S186202Study design/context: Randomized healthy-beagle pilot and separate uncontrolled obese-dog seriesSpecies/context: dogEvidence boundary: The healthy-dog comparison included five dogs per group; the five obese dogs had no parallel control. The outcomes were blood measurements, and the obese dogs did not lose weight. One author worked for AstaReal.↩ 1 · ↩ 2 · ↩ 3 · ↩ 4
  2. Satoru Goto, Kentaro Kogure, Kazutoyo Abe, Yukari Kimata, Katsuhiro Kitahama, Eiji Yamashita, Hiroshi Terada. Efficient radical trapping at the surface and inside the phospholipid membrane is responsible for highly potent antiperoxidative activity of the carotenoid astaxanthin. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Biomembranes · 2001· DOI 10.1016/S0005-2736(01)00326-1Study design/context: Laboratory lipid-membrane modelSpecies/context: liposomesEvidence boundary: This artificial-membrane experiment explains antioxidant chemistry. It did not measure benefits in dogs or establish a universal antioxidant strength ranking.↩ 1 · ↩ 2
  3. Jean Soon Park, Hong Wook Kim, Bridget D Mathison, Michael G Hayek, Stefan Massimino, Gregory A Reinhart, Boon P Chew. Astaxanthin uptake in domestic dogs and cats. Nutrition & Metabolism · 2010· DOI 10.1186/1743-7075-7-52Study design/context: Controlled dietary uptake experimentsSpecies/context: dog, catEvidence boundary: The experiment measured uptake in blood and white-cell fractions. It did not measure entry into the brain or retina, or establish a clinical benefit.↩ 1 · ↩ 2
  4. J. S. Park, B. D. Mathison, M. G. Hayek, J. Zhang, G. A. Reinhart, B. P. Chew. Astaxanthin modulates age-associated mitochondrial dysfunction in healthy dogs. Journal of Animal Science · 2013· DOI 10.2527/jas.2012-5341Study design/context: Controlled young/geriatric female Beagle feeding studySpecies/context: dogEvidence boundary: The study measured mitochondrial function in white blood cells from healthy young and geriatric Beagles. It did not measure walking stamina, memory or lifespan.↩ 1 · ↩ 2 · ↩ 3
  5. Boon P. Chew, Bridget D. Mathison, Michael G. Hayek, Stefan Massimino, Gregory A. Reinhart, Jean Soon Park. Dietary astaxanthin enhances immune response in dogs. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology · 2011· DOI 10.1016/j.vetimm.2010.12.004Study design/context: Female Beagle feeding experiment with immune-function assaysSpecies/context: dogEvidence boundary: The study measured selected immune responses in young Beagles. It did not establish fewer infections in companion dogs.↩ 1 · ↩ 2
  6. Wei Wang, Jerome Hernandez, Cecil Moore, Janet Jackson, Kristina Narfström. Antioxidant supplementation increases retinal responses and decreases refractive error changes in dogs. Journal of Nutritional Science · 2016· DOI 10.1017/jns.2016.5Study design/context: Randomized six-antioxidant feeding study in healthy eyesSpecies/context: dogEvidence boundary: The dogs received six antioxidants together. The results do not isolate astaxanthin or establish a treatment for cataracts or dry eye. The authors included Nestlé researchers.↩ 1 · ↩ 2
  7. Merck Veterinary Manual. Nutritional Requirements of Small Animals. Merck Veterinary Manual · 2023Study design/context: Veterinary nutrition guidanceSpecies/context: dog, catEvidence boundary: This veterinary guidance explains nutritional adequacy and fatty-acid biology. It does not evaluate an astaxanthin supplement.↩
  8. Rachel S. Fletcher, Joanna Ratajczak, Craig L. Doig, Lucy A. Oakey, Rebecca Callingham, Gabriella Da Silva Xavier, Antje Garten, Yasir S. Elhassan, Philip Redpath, Marie E. Migaud, Andrew Philp, Charles Brenner, Carles Canto, Gareth G. Lavery. Nicotinamide riboside kinases display redundancy in mediating nicotinamide mononucleotide and nicotinamide riboside metabolism in skeletal muscle cells. Molecular Metabolism · 2017· DOI 10.1016/j.molmet.2017.05.011Study design/context: Mechanistic pathway study using mouse muscle cells and genetic modelsSpecies/context: mouse, mouse cellsEvidence boundary: The experiments explain NAD precursor metabolism in mouse cells and models. They do not establish a supplement benefit in dogs or cats.↩
  9. Reactome. Complex I oxidises NADH to NAD+, reduces CoQ to CoQH2. ReactomeStudy design/context: Curated human respiratory-chain reactionSpecies/context: human biochemical pathwayEvidence boundary: This curated reaction explains a normal role of CoQ10 in cellular energy metabolism. It is not a supplementation trial.↩
  10. Reactome. GPX1 catalyzes 2 glutathione, reduced + H2O2 => glutathione, oxidized + 2 H2O. ReactomeStudy design/context: Curated mitochondrial biochemical reactionSpecies/context: human pathwayEvidence boundary: This curated reaction explains how glutathione participates in peroxide removal. It is not a trial of oral glutathione or a combined pet formula.↩
  11. La Petite Labs. Hollywood Elixir supplement facts and ingredients. La Petite LabsStudy design/context: Current manufacturer formulation panelSpecies/context: dog, catEvidence boundary: The manufacturer panel states ingredient amounts per standard 2.5 g sachet. It describes the formula’s contents, not a measured health outcome.↩
  12. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Proper Storage of Pet Food & Treats. U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationStudy design/context: Owner food handling and adverse-event guidanceSpecies/context: dog, catEvidence boundary: General guidance on responding to illness after an ingested pet product. It does not establish how often astaxanthin causes a reaction.↩
  13. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Paws Off Xylitol; It's Dangerous for Dogs. U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationStudy design/context: Owner toxicology guidanceSpecies/context: dogEvidence boundary: This warning concerns xylitol poisoning in dogs. It does not describe toxicity from astaxanthin itself.↩
  14. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Who Do You Call if You Have a Pet Emergency? U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationStudy design/context: Owner emergency routingSpecies/context: dog, catEvidence boundary: Guidance on contacting veterinary and animal poison services during an emergency. It does not provide a supplement dose.↩

FAQ

What is astaxanthin, and why is it used for dogs?

Astaxanthin is a red-orange carotenoid pigment studied for antioxidant activity. Dogs absorb it, and canine research has examined immune responses, blood markers of oxidation and mitochondrial function. In a healthy-aging formula, its role is distinct from an NAD+ precursor such as NR or an omega-3 fatty acid.

What do dog studies show about astaxanthin and immunity?

A study in young Beagles found improvements in selected immune measurements, including responses to a vaccine challenge, immune-cell activity and antibody concentrations. It did not establish that dogs taking astaxanthin at home develop fewer infections or can omit their usual preventive care.

Is astaxanthin safe for dogs?

Astaxanthin has been used in dog feeding studies lasting weeks to months. Dogs in a small six-month study of a six-antioxidant blend completed it in good health. That is reassuring for the studied preparation, but it does not establish lifelong safety for every product or dog. Have the complete formula checked for your dog’s medical and dietary needs.

What should I do if my dog reacts badly to a new supplement?

Stop the suspect product and contact your veterinarian if vomiting, diarrhea, reduced eating or another concerning change follows its introduction. Keep the packaging, lot details and a note of the amount and timing. The studies discussed here do not supply a reliable frequency for astaxanthin-specific side effects.

Can I give astaxanthin alongside my dog’s medicines?

Ask the clinician managing the medication to review the exact product and intended serving. A formula may include other actives, vitamins, oils or flavorings besides astaxanthin. Its suitability depends on that complete list, your dog’s condition and existing diet; an ingredient study cannot clear every possible combination.

How much astaxanthin should I give my dog?

Use the current directions for the selected product and discuss changes with your veterinary team. The dog experiments used different preparations and amounts for different questions. Do not increase a mixed supplement to match an astaxanthin research dose, because that also increases all its other ingredients. Hollywood Elixir lists 2 mg astaxanthin per standard 2.5 g sachet.

How long does astaxanthin take to make a noticeable difference?

The studies do not establish a reliable timeline for a dog to look brighter, move more easily or develop a glossier coat. They measured particular blood or cell outcomes over defined study periods. Follow appetite, stool and ordinary activity when assessing a new routine, and report concerning changes rather than waiting for a promised result.

Can I give my dog a human astaxanthin supplement?

Have the entire label and intended amount reviewed first. The astaxanthin may be the same compound, but capsule strength, other vitamins, carrier oils and sweeteners can differ. Xylitol in a human supplement is poisonous to dogs; suspected ingestion requires immediate veterinary or animal poison advice. A human serving should not be scaled down by body weight and assumed appropriate.

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