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August 17, 2025MoleculesOpen Access

Chemical Exploration of Polysaccharides, Fatty Acids, and Antioxidants as Functional Ingredients from Colombian Macroalgae Acanthophora spicifera, Sargassum ramifolium, and Sargassum fluitans

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JCJhonny Colorado-RíosDRDiana C. Restrepo-EspinosaUniversidad de AntioquiaYRYuli Restrepo-MonáUniversidad de Antioquia

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Implication

Preliminary investigation identifies polysaccharides and antioxidants in macroalgae, suggesting applications in health and nutrition.

Key Points

  • Sargassum ramifolium demonstrated the highest antioxidant activity among the studied macroalgae, indicating its potential health benefits.
  • The study found various functional compounds, specifically polysaccharides and fatty acids, across three macroalgae species.
  • Extraction involved advanced techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance and gas chromatography, showcasing rigorous methodology.
  • These findings suggest that Colombian macroalgae could be beneficial for developing biomedicine, functional foods, and nutraceuticals.

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Colorado-Ríos et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2368eb210217d64774f24https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30163333
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