Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Fucoxanthin, a unique carotenoid found in brown seaweed, contains an allenic bond in its structure along with a cyclic core, conjugated double bonds, and functional groups.It plays a crucial role in photosynthesis by absorbing and transferring light energy to chlorophyll a.It also exhibits health benefits, such as improving immunity and gut health and protective activities, including hepatic, neuro, and nephroprotective against various diseases, which makes it a promising pharmaceutical and dietary component for combating infectious disorders.Recent research focuses on the health-promoting properties of fucoxanthin, highlighting its various health promoting mechanisms, aiming to guide future biochemical studies toward developing new supplements utilizing fucoxanthin and its metabolites.This review provides a foundation for future health-promoting investigations focused on developing novel pharmaceutical and dietary supplements targeting fucoxanthin and its various metabolites
Language: English
Subfield: Aquatic Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405999367