A review on nutrients, phytochemicals, health benefits and applications of the green seaweed Caulerpa racemosa (Forsskål) J. Agardh

IF 2.8 3区生物学 Q3 BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

Journal of Applied Phycology Pub Date : 2024-09-10 DOI:10.1007/s10811-024-03341-8

Neven Iveša, Petra Burić, Moira Buršić, Ines Kovačić, Paolo Paliaga, Emina Pustijanac, Selma Šegulja, Antonia Modrušan, Josipa Bilić, Gioconda Millotti

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Abstract

Over recent years consumer preference has shifted towards natural-based products, prompting the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries to explore new natural sources. Algae, particularly seaweeds like Caulerpa racemosa, have emerged as promising candidates due to their nutritional richness and bioactive compounds. This review comprehensively examines the nutritional profile of C. racemosa, covering its carbohydrates, fibers, proteins, amino acids, minerals, lipids, vitamins, and pigments. The alga is rich in bioactive metabolites, including terpenoids, alkaloids, sterols, and other secondary metabolites, which contribute to its health-promoting properties. The potential health benefits of C. racemosa are extensive, including antihypertensive, anti-hyperlipidaemic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities. Special emphasis is placed on its antioxidant properties, detailing the total phenol content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), and the overall antioxidant capacity. Additionally, the tyrosinase inhibitory activity of C. racemosa suggests its potential in cosmetic applications. Despite its promising health and industrial uses, the standardization of C. racemosa products remains a challenge due to variability in active compound concentrations. This review underscores the multifaceted benefits of C. racemosa, advocating for its broader utilization in health, nutrition, and cosmetics, highlighting the need for further in-depth studies to fully realize its potential.

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绿海藻 Caulerpa racemosa (Forsskål) 的营养成分、植物化学物质、健康益处和应用综述 J. Agardh

近年来，消费者的偏好已转向天然产品，这促使食品、化妆品和制药行业探索新的天然来源。藻类，尤其是海藻类，如马齿苋，因其丰富的营养和生物活性化合物而成为有前景的候选产品。这篇综述全面研究了菜豆藻的营养成分，包括碳水化合物、纤维、蛋白质、氨基酸、矿物质、脂类、维生素和色素。这种藻类富含生物活性代谢物，包括萜类、生物碱、甾醇和其他次生代谢物，这些都有助于其促进健康的特性。消旋草具有广泛的潜在健康益处，包括抗高血压、抗高血脂、抗菌、抗微生物、抗癌、抗糖尿病、抗高血糖、抗炎和抗氧化活性。其中特别强调了它的抗氧化特性，详细介绍了总酚含量（TPC）、总黄酮含量（TFC）和总体抗氧化能力。此外，消旋草还具有抑制酪氨酸酶的活性，这表明消旋草具有化妆品应用的潜力。尽管其在健康和工业方面的应用前景广阔，但由于活性化合物浓度存在差异，对其产品进行标准化仍然是一项挑战。这篇综述强调了消旋草的多方面益处，提倡在健康、营养和化妆品中更广泛地利用消旋草，并强调了进一步深入研究以充分发挥其潜力的必要性。

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Journal of Applied Phycology 生物-海洋与淡水生物学

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

9.10%

发文量

212

审稿时长

2.8 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Applied Phycology publishes work on the rapidly expanding subject of the commercial use of algae. The journal accepts submissions on fundamental research, development of techniques and practical applications in such areas as algal and cyanobacterial biotechnology and genetic engineering, tissues culture, culture collections, commercially useful micro-algae and their products, mariculture, algalization and soil fertility, pollution and fouling, monitoring, toxicity tests, toxic compounds, antibiotics and other biologically active compounds. Each issue of the Journal of Applied Phycology also includes a short section for brief notes and general information on new products, patents and company news.