Carotenoids, bioactive metabolites derived from seaweeds
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| Abstract |
Health is top priorities for many people worldwide. Food diets and dietary components play a vital role in accomplishing these needs. With the increasing knowledge of health benefits associated with seaweeds and utilization of these materials has accelerated. Seaweeds represent a valuable resource of bioactive materials, in association with a healthy lifestyle including correct dietary habits and moderate physical activity. Hence, isolation and investigation of bioactive ingredients with biological activities from seaweeds have attracted great attention. Among bioactive ingredients identified from seaweeds, carotenoids have received particular attention. These carotenoids exhibit various beneficial biological activities such as antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and anti-angiogenic activities. This chapter focuses on biological activities of seaweeds-derived carotenoids and emphasizing their potential applications in foods as well as pharmaceuticals areas. |
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