Marine-Derived Polysaccharides and Their Potential Health Benefits in Nutraceutical Applications

Marine-derived polysaccharides have sparked immense interest in the nutraceutical industry as they possess a wide range of bioactivities which are highlighted in this review. These include antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, gut microbiota regulator, anti-diabetic, and anti-obesity. Algae, marine invertebrates, vertebrates, and microorganisms are the main sources of marine polysaccharides, such as alginate, fucoidan, laminarin, carrageenan, chitosan, glycosaminoglycans, and exopolysaccharides. The structure and functional groups of these compounds influence their bioactive properties. Moreover, the functional properties of polysaccharides, such as gelling, thickening, and stabilising capabilities,…

• EC
  European Commission

  Award: 02-C05-i01.02-2022.PC644943391-00000051
• FP
  Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

  Awards: LA/P/0045/2020, LA/P/0069/2020, UIDB/04292/2020, UIDB/50020/2020, UIDP/50020/2020, 02-C05-i01.02-2022 PC644943391-00000051, UIDP/04292/2020