Seaweeds as Preventive Agents for Cardiovascular Diseases: From Nutrients to Functional Foods

Seaweeds as Preventive Agents for Cardiovascular Diseases: From Nutrients to Functional Foods

Being naturally enriched in key nutrients and in various health-promoting compounds, seaweeds represent promising candidates for the design of functional foods. Soluble dietary fibers, peptides, phlorotannins, lipids and minerals are macroalgae’s major compounds that can hold potential in high-value...

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Main Authors:	Susana M. Cardoso, Olívia R. Pereira, Ana M. L. Seca, Diana C. G. A. Pinto, Artur M. S. Silva
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:	Marine Drugs
Subjects:	macroalgae algae heart hypertension atherosclerosis minerals peptides sulfated polysaccharides bioactive functional food
Online Access:	http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/13/11/6838

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