Nutritional, bioactive compounds content, and antioxidant activity of brown seaweeds from the Red Sea.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Brown seaweeds are excellent sources of bioactive molecules with a wide range of pharmacological effects, whose content can vary depending on several factors, including the origin and the environment in which the algae grow.

Methods

This study aimed to estimate 19 compounds regarding primary and secondary metabolites of eight brown macroalgal species from a clean Egyptian Red Sea coast. A proximate analysis, pigment, phenolic compounds, and vitamin contents were determined. In addition, the energy content and antioxidant activity were estimated to explore the potential application of algae as functional foods to encourage the species' commercialization.

Results

Based on the chemical composition, Polycladia myrica was the most valuable species, with

SUBMITTER: Ismail MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10410277 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature