Prospects and Health Promoting Effects of Brown Algal-derived Natural Pigments
Abstract: Recently, a great
deal of interest has been developed to isolate novel bioactive compounds from
marine resources. Among marine resources, marine brown algae are considered
valuable sources of structurally diverse bioactive compounds such as chlorophylls
and carotenoids. Chlorophyll has been known for its antioxidant activity;
meanwhile carotenoid is well known for its anticancer and anti-obesity
properties. Therefore, marine brown algal-derived natural pigments have great
potential for further development of valuable products in nutraceutical, and
pharmaceutical areas. This contribution presents an overview of potential
health benefits properties, and prospects of natural pigments derived from
marine brown algae.
Keywords: Marine algae,
natural pigments, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical
Author: ratih pangestuti,
Singgih Wibowo
Journal Code: jpperikanangg130011
