A Systematic Review on Marine Algae-Derived Fucoxanthin: An Update of Pharmacological Insights
Fucoxanthin, belonging to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids, is a natural antioxidant pigment of marine algae, including brown macroalgae and diatoms. It represents 10% of the total carotenoids in nature. The plethora of scientific evidence supports the potential benefits of nutraceutical and pha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/20/5/279 |