Since ancient times, seaweeds have been employed as source of highly bioactive
secondary metabolites that could act as key medicinal components. Furthermore, research …

Seaweeds have been used since ancient times as food, mainly by Asian countries, while in
Western countries, their main application has been as gelling agents and colloids for the …

The increase in life expectancy has led to the appearance of chronic diseases and interest
in healthy aging, in turn promoting a growing interest in bioactive compounds (BCs) and …

Global demand for macroalgal and microalgal foods is growing, and algae are increasingly
being consumed for functional benefits beyond the traditional considerations of nutrition and …

Recent interest in seaweeds as a source of macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive
components has highlighted prospective applications within the functional food and …

Background With the increase in world population, decreased farmland, and global climate
changes, ensuring adequate food supply to maintain food security is of immediate attention …

Bioactive compounds with diverse chemical structures play a significant role in disease
prevention and maintenance of physiological functions. Due to the increase in industrial …

Environmental, economic and political pressures have driven the interest towards the search
of sustainable feedstock for biofuel production. At present, macroalgae (green, brown and …

Brown algae are considered one of the resources that can contribute to transforming our
global food system by promoting healthier diets and reducing environmental impact. In this …

Edible seaweeds are a good source of antioxidants, dietary fibers, essential amino acids,
vitamins, phytochemicals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and minerals. Many studies have …