Marine Medicinal Foods: Implications and Applications, Macro and MicroalgaeSe-Kwon Kim, Steve Taylor This volume on medicinal foods from the sea narrates the bioactive principles of various marine floral (vertebrate and Invertebrate), faunal (Macro and Micro algal) and microbial sources. Contributions from eminent scientists worldwide explain about the latest advance implications in the development and application of marine originated functional foods, as potential pharmaceuticals and medicines for the benefit of humankind by meeting the present nutraceutical demands.
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Contents
Nutritional and Digestive Health Benefits of Seaweed | 17 |
Marine Edible Algae as Disease Preventers | 29 |
Potential Role of Marine Algae on Female Health Beauty and Longevity | 41 |
Sea Lettuces Culinary Uses and Nutritional Value | 57 |
Marine Algal Sources for Treating Bacterial Diseases | 71 |
Physical Chemical and Biological Properties of Wonder KelpLaminaria | 85 |
Medicinal Effects of Phlorotannins from Marine Brown Algae | 97 |
Biological Activities and Potential Health Benefits of Fucoxanthin Derived from Marine Brown Algae | 111 |
AntiHIV Activity of Extracts and Compounds from Marine Algae | 255 |
Antiallergic Benefit of Marine Algae in Medicinal Foods | 267 |
Marine Macro and Microalgae as Potential Agents for the Prevention of Asthma Hyperresponsiveness and Inflammato | 277 |
Impact of Marine Micro and Macroalgal Consumption on Photoprotection | 287 |
Seaweed Proteins and Amino Acids as Nutraceuticals | 297 |
Medicinal Effects of Peptides from Marine Microalgae | 313 |
Seaweed as a Source of Novel Nutraceuticals Sulfated Polysaccharides and Peptides | 325 |
Seaweed Lipids as Nutraceuticals | 339 |
Phlorotannins and Fucoidans from Marine Macroalgae as Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitory Substances and Their | 129 |
Protective Effect of Polysaccharide from Hizikia fusiformis Against EthanolInduced Toxicity | 143 |
Functional Properties of Brown Algal Sulfated Polysaccharides Fucoidans | 163 |
Polysaccharides from Capsosiphon fulvescens Stimulate the Growth of Gastrointestinal Cells | 179 |
Potential Beneficial Effects of Marine Algal Sterols on Human Health | 191 |
Laminaria japonica as a Food for the Prevention of Obesity and Diabetes | 199 |
Anticancer Compounds from Marine Macroalgae and Their Application as Medicinal Foods | 213 |
Marine Algae Natural Product Source for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment | 225 |
Anticoagulant Effect of Marine Algae | 235 |
Potential Application of Marine Algae as Antiviral Agents in Medicinal Foods | 245 |
Seaweed Vitamins as Nutraceuticals | 357 |
Seaweed Minerals as Nutraceuticals | 371 |
Medicinal Benefits of Sulfated Polysaccharides from Sea Vegetables | 391 |
The Perspectives of the Application of Biofilm in the Prevention of Chronic Infections | 403 |
Osteoporosis Treatment Marine Algal Compounds | 417 |
Marine Algae Possess Therapeutic Potential for CaMineralization via Osteoblastic Differentiation | 429 |
Extracts of Marine Algae Show Inhibitory Activity Against Osteoclast Differentiation | 443 |
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