Journal of Applied Phycology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Abstract
The
aquaculture
industry
is
a
rapidly
growing
sector
and
vital
source
of
nutrients,
with
projected
10%
increase
in
production
by
2032.
This
rapid
growth
has
prompted
the
need
to
identify
sustainable
feed
supplements,
as
many
aquatic
species
require
nutritionally
balanced
diets.
To
address
this,
brown
algae
have
emerged
promising
supplement
due
their
rich
content
carbohydrates,
fatty
acids,
minerals,
antioxidants,
other
bioactive
compounds,
which
can
improve
health
performance
farmed
species.
review
describes
algae,
main
well
use
feeds
using
different
inclusion
percentages
impact
on
zootechnical
(growth
rate,
weight,
mortality)
physiological
(digestive
activity,
immune
response,
among
others)
parameters
organisms.
In
addition,
various
processing
techniques
are
discussed,
including
hydrothermal,
enzymatic,
supercritical
fluid,
ultrasonic,
fermentation
methods,
bioavailability
reduce
antinutritional
factors.
challenges,
future
prospects,
economic
implications
integrating
into
also
highlighted.
Graphical
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 1123 - 1123
Published: April 10, 2024
This
review
delves
into
the
burgeoning
field
of
seaweed
proteins
as
promising
alternative
sources
protein.
With
global
demand
escalating
and
concerns
over
traditional
protein
sources'
sustainability
ethics,
emerges
a
viable
solution,
offering
high
content
minimal
environmental
impacts.
Exploring
nutritional
composition,
extraction
methods,
functional
properties,
potential
health
benefits
proteins,
this
provides
comprehensive
understanding.
Seaweed
contains
essential
amino
acids,
vitamins,
minerals,
antioxidants.
Its
ranges
from
11%
to
32%
dry
weight,
making
it
valuable
for
diverse
dietary
preferences,
including
vegetarian
vegan
diets.
Furthermore,
underscores
advantages
production
compared
sources.
cultivation
requires
resources,
mitigating
issues
like
ocean
acidification.
As
specific
types,
methodologies,
highlights
versatility
in
various
food
products,
plant-based
meats,
dairy
alternatives,
supplements.
Additionally,
discusses
associated
with
such
their
unique
acid
profile
bioactive
compounds.
Overall,
aims
provide
insights
proteins'
applications
role
addressing
needs
sustainably.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 472 - 472
Published: Sept. 14, 2022
The
marine
macroalgae
produce
a
collection
of
bioactive
polysaccharides,
which
the
sulfated
heteropolysaccharide
fucoidan
produced
by
brown
algae
class
Phaeophyceae
has
received
worldwide
attention
because
its
particular
biological
actions
that
confer
nutritional
and
health
benefits
to
humans
animals.
are
determined
their
structure
chemical
composition,
largely
influenced
geographical
location,
harvest
season,
extraction
process,
etc.
This
review
discusses
structure,
composition
physicochemical
properties
fucoidan.
action
applications
for
human
health,
tissue
engineering,
regenerative
medicine
drug
delivery
also
addressed.
industrial
scenario
prospects
research
depicted
would
give
an
insight
into
developing
as
commercially
viable
sustainable
material
in
pharmacological
sectors.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: March 28, 2023
Natural
antioxidants
are
more
attractive
than
synthetic
chemical
oxidants
because
of
their
non-toxic
and
non-harmful
properties.
Microalgal
bioactive
components
such
as
carotenoids,
polysaccharides,
phenolic
compounds
gaining
popularity
very
effective
long-lasting
natural
antioxidants.
Few
articles
currently
exist
that
analyze
microalgae
from
a
bibliometric
visualization
point
view.
This
study
used
method
based
on
the
Web
Science
Core
Collection
database
to
antioxidant
research
in
1996
2022.
According
cluster
analysis,
most
studied
areas
effectiveness,
mechanism,
use
substances
microalgae,
carotene,
astaxanthin,
tocopherols,
fields
food,
cosmetics,
medicine.
Using
keyword
co-occurrence
mutation
future
trends
predicted
improve
extraction
rates
stability
by
altering
environment
cultures
or
mixing
extracts
with
chemicals
nanoparticles
for
commercial
industrial
applications.
These
findings
can
help
researchers
identify
resources
build
impactful
investigations
expand
scientific
frontiers.
Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: July 26, 2023
Brown
seaweeds
are
excellent
sources
of
bioactive
molecules
with
a
wide
range
pharmacological
effects,
whose
content
can
vary
depending
on
several
factors,
including
the
origin
and
environment
in
which
algae
grow.This
study
aimed
to
estimate
19
compounds
regarding
primary
secondary
metabolites
eight
brown
macroalgal
species
from
clean
Egyptian
Red
Sea
coast.
A
proximate
analysis,
pigment,
phenolic
compounds,
vitamin
contents
were
determined.
In
addition,
energy
antioxidant
activity
estimated
explore
potential
application
as
functional
foods
encourage
species'
commercialization.Based
chemical
composition,
Polycladia
myrica
was
most
valuable
species,
comparatively
high
protein
22.54%,
lipid
5.21%,
fucoxanthin
3.12
μg/g,
β-carotene
0.55
mg/100
g,
carbohydrate
45.2%.
This
also
acts
great
source
C,
flavonoids,
tannins,
phenol
total
capacity.The
selected
indicated
that
its
phenol,
pigment
powerful
based
structure-activity
relationships.
result
verified
by
strong
correlation
statistical
analysis
at
95%
confidence
level.
From
worldwide
perspective
obtained
results,
these
may
be
reinforced
an
essential
line
future
foods.
Marine Drugs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(4), P. 168 - 168
Published: April 10, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus
is
a
chronic
metabolic
condition
marked
by
high
blood
glucose
levels
caused
inadequate
insulin
synthesis
or
poor
use.
This
affects
millions
of
individuals
worldwide
and
linked
to
variety
consequences,
including
cardiovascular
disease,
neuropathy,
nephropathy,
retinopathy.
therapy
now
focuses
on
controlling
through
lifestyle
changes,
oral
medicines,
injections.
However,
these
therapies
have
limits
may
not
successfully
prevent
treat
diabetic
problems.
Several
marine-derived
chemicals
previously
demonstrated
promising
findings
as
possible
antidiabetic
medicines
in
preclinical
investigations.
Peptides,
polyphenols,
polysaccharides
extracted
from
seaweeds,
sponges,
other
marine
species
are
among
them.
As
result,
natural
products
the
potential
be
rich
source
innovative
multitargeted
medications
for
diabetes
prevention
treatment,
well
associated
complications.
Future
research
should
focus
chemical
creatures
mechanisms
action
order
find
new
maximize
their
therapeutic
potential.
Based
investigations,
this
review
next
step
seaweed
applications
diabetes,
highlighting
bioactivities
seaweeds
treatment
illness.
