A systematic review of fucoxanthin as a promising bioactive compound in drug development

Fucoxanthin is a unique carotenoid present in brown seaweed due to the presence of an allenic bond in its structure. Its chemical composition consists of a central core that is cyclic, many conjugated double bonds, and several functional groups. Fucoxanthin plays a critical role in photosynthesis, absorbing light energy and transferring it to chlorophyll a. It has been demonstrated to have a variety of health advantages as well as protective effects against conditions including diabetes, liver cirrhosis, obesity, and malignant cancer, etc. Therefore, fucoxanthin can be employed as a strong pharmaceutical and dietary components to stop the spread of a wide array of infectious disorders. The present review focuses on the most recent research related to the pharmaceutical properties of fucoxanthin including antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-protective, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and other qualities, including bioavailability and stability traits. This review seeks to support future biochemical research in order to create new pharmaceutical and dietary supplements that work with fucoxanthin and its many metabolites.