Dive Into Wellness: Marine Nutraceuticals For Better Health

The ocean, once valued solely for its food resources, is now recognized as a vast reservoir of bioactive compounds with significant health-promoting properties.

- DRANISH DESAI

Marine nutraceuticals derived from seaweed, algae, fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms are gaining attention in the fields of functional nutrition and preventive healthcare.

These compounds offer diverse benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cardioprotective effects, making them valuable components of modern health strategies.

Among the most prominent marine nutraceuticals are seaweeds, especially red, green, and brown macroalgae. These are rich in minerals, polysaccharides, fiber, and antioxidants. Brown seaweed, for instance, contains fucoxanthin, a carotenoid with demonstrated anti-obesity effects by enhancing fat metabolism.

Bioactive components like fucoidan, laminarin, and alginate from red and brown algae exhibit anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, antiviral, and anticancer properties.