Main description:

Studies show seaweeds are valuable sources of structurally diverse bioactive compounds. These compounds exhibited various biological activities and beneficial health effects, This book focuses on four aspects of seaweeds research: bioactive compounds in seaweeds, their health benefits, effect of processing on seaweeds bioactive compounds and its biological properties, and potential applications in food and pharmaceutical industries. The book also discusses the impact of processing on bioactives, bioactivity, and bioavailability of the seaweeds upon processing and will present potential applications of the seaweeds bioactives as nutraceuticals, functional food ingredients and cosmeceuticals.

Contents:

Seaweed Bioactives: Bioactive Phenolic Compounds from Seaweeds. Seaweeds as a Source of Bioactive Proteins, Peptides and Amino Acids. Lipid and Fatty Acid Profile of Major Seaweeds. Sulfated and Non-Sulfated Polysaccharides from Seaweeds. Pigments in Seaweed and their Bioactivity. Phlorotannin Compounds in Seaweeds. Health Benefits: Anti-Inflammatory and Anti- Allergic Activities Properties of Seaweeds. Anti-Obesity and Anti-Diabetic Effects of Seaweed Bioactives. Antimicrobial Potential of Seaweeds Bioactives. Antioxidant Potential and Free Radical Scavenging Properties of Seaweed Bioactives. Anticancer, Antineoplastic and Antiproliferative Potential of Seaweeds Bioactives. Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activity of Seaweeds Bioactive. Seaweeds and Thyroid Function. Seaweeds as Preventive Agents for Cardiovascular Diseases. Processing Impact on Seaweeds Bioactives: Influence of Processing on Caretenoids of Seaweeds. Effect of Processing on Seaweeds Polyphenols and Polysaccharides. Impact of Processing on Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability of Seaweed Bioactives. Potential Applications: Seaweed As a Source of Novel Nutraceuticals. Bioactive Compounds in Seaweed: Functional Food Applications. Potential Cosmeceutical Applications of Seaweeds Bioactive Components. Pigments in Seaweed, Their Possible Usage in Industry. Seaweeds As an Alternate Source of Protein for Food Applications. Seaweed for Hydrocolloid Production.