Consumption of seaweeds and the human brain

Cornish, M. Lynn; Critchley, Alan T.; Mouritsen, Ole G.

doi:10.1007/s10811-016-1049-3

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“…The use of mass spectrometry based approaches applied to lipidomic analysis have brought new insights in the survey of macroalgae lipidome and the identification of compounds with potential bioactivity [8,12,17]. In this sense, polar lipids identified in the lipidome of macroalgae, namely glycolipids and phospholipids, have been recognized as a natural source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and bioactive compounds [18,19].…”

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Polar lipid profile of Saccharina latissima, a functional food from the sea

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Increasing global demand for food has generated a need for new strategies to feed a fast-growing population. Oceans appear as a sustainable solution, providing alternative sources of food such as macroalgae. These sea vegetables have high nutritional value and provide functional and health benefits. The sugar kelp Saccharina latissima is an emerging edible seaweed used mainly for human consumption. Although much is known about its biochemical compositions its lipidome remains unexplored. The aim of the present study was to characterize the polar lipid profile of S. latissima using a lipidomic-mass spectrometry HILIC-LC-MS based analysis. This approach allowed the identification of 197 molecular species of polar lipids, including glycolipids, phospholipids and betaine lipids. Several molecular species identified are carriers of polyunsaturated fatty acids with nutritional value and have been reported with anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and antiproliferative activity. Saccharina latissima is an emerging candidate to promote blue biotechnology inspired by the ocean.

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“…Seaweeds have been consumed by humans around the world for centuries, possibly millennia. A recent study suggested that consuming seaweeds might have been important for human brain growth of early Homo ancestors who lived along coasts (Cornish et al 2017). Various seaweeds have also been an important part of Asian cuisine.…”

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Opportunities, challenges and future directions of open-water seaweed aquaculture in the United States

2019

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Seaweed aquaculture is a relatively young industry in the United States compared to Asian countries. Early attempts at seaweed aquaculture in California, Washington State, New York and the Gulf of Maine in the 1980s and 1990s did not result in commercial production but provided important lessons. Since 2010, commercial cultivation of kelp (Saccharina latissima, Laminaria digitata, and Alaria esculenta) and other seaweeds (Palmaria palmata and Porphyra umbilicalis) began in the Gulf of Maine and Long Island Sound. Seaweed aquaculture is now a fast-growing maritime industry, especially in New England. If seaweed aquaculture is to maintain its momentum, it is important to (1) emphasise the environmental benefits; (2) domesticate a variety of local species; and (3) diversify seaweed products for food, animal feed, phycocolloids, cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and ultimately biofuels if it becomes economically viable due to the cost of production. The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the United States offers opportunities for expansion of seaweed aquaculture in an area greater than the entire land mass of the United States and with limited user conflicts. This study reviews the past and current status of seaweed aquaculture in the United States and discusses potential opportunities and challenges of open-water seaweed aquaculture.

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“…It is well-known that a large number of novel bioactive natural compounds are found in the oceans, and deep sea possessing various biological properties that can be exploited for discovering various drugs with improved efficacy and action in the treatment of various human diseases like cancer, anemia, diarrhea, obesity, diabetes, atopic dermatitis, Crohn's disease, etc. [1,2].…”

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“…Natural products localized in symbiotic bacteria or cyanobacteria from marine invertebrates exhibits striking structural similarities with the known microbial metabolites; suggesting that bacteria and microalgae are involved in their biosynthesis and are the true sources of these metabolites. Nowadays, molecular techniques are used to study the microbial diversity in marine sponges and to study the involvement of bacteria in the biosynthesis of the bryostatins in the bryozoan Bugula neritina [2].…”

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Nutraceuticals from Microbes of Marine Sources

Gupta¹,

Prakash²

2020

Nutraceuticals - Past, Present and Future

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Therapeutic compounds can be derived from various natural sources like plants, animals, marine organisms, and microorganisms. Although the marine biota accounts for around 50% of the total world biodiversity, but their potential as a rich source of bioactive products and their applications in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries have only recently been identified through several scientific studies. Marine biotechnology is an upcoming area that involves about the study of marine microorganisms and animals including algae, sponges, and coral as a novel source of bioactive substances that can be used in the treatment of various human diseases like cancer, anemia, diarrhea, obesity, diabetes, atopic dermatitis, Crohn's disease, etc. They are also potential sources of natural antioxidants, colors, immunosuppressants, enzyme inhibitors, hypocholesterolemic agents, vitamins, enzymes, and antibiotics. However, marine microorganisms have not yet been given the attention they deserve and a very limited scientific data is available on bioactive potential of marine microorganisms. There is still scope for a higher magnitude of research and investigation to explore the potential of both marine organisms and marine microorganisms as producers of novel drugs. This chapter deals with the exploitation of microbes from marine sources as potential sources for various nutraceuticals and their possibilities for applications in variety of diseases and as functional food supplement.

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Consumption of seaweeds and the human brain

Cited by 62 publications

References 238 publications

Polar lipid profile of Saccharina latissima, a functional food from the sea

Polar lipid profile of Saccharina latissima, a functional food from the sea

Opportunities, challenges and future directions of open-water seaweed aquaculture in the United States

Nutraceuticals from Microbes of Marine Sources

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