Seaweed as a Functional Food to Increase Digestive Tract Health
- Authors: Nisansala Madushani Liyanage1, Dineth Pramuditha Nagahawatta2, Henarath Hetti Arachchilage Chathuri Kanchana Jayawardena3, You Jin Jeon4
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View Affiliations Hide AffiliationsAffiliations: 1 Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea 2 Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea 3 Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea 4 Department of Marine Life Science, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea
- Source: The Role of Seaweeds in Blue Bioeconomy , pp 117-136
- Publication Date: May 2024
- Language: English
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Seaweeds are known as a delicacy and are a well-known source of vital dietary components. Seaweeds make up some of the most important sources of novel medicinal substances for human use. Additionally, as food, they have been proven to possess diverse health benefits. The distinctive characteristics of the marine environment where seaweed grows are thought to be primarily responsible for most of its traits. Compared to terrestrial plants, marine seaweeds contain higher amounts of health-promoting molecules and materials. Clinical trials and mechanistic research on isolated and extracted compounds from seaweeds have shown potential benefits to gastrointestinal health. The present review emphasizes the major seaweed compounds having nutritive value with special reference to the potential to improve gastrointestinal disorders and gut health.
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