The Pros and Cons of Using Algal Polysaccharides as Prebiotics

The Pros and Cons of Using Algal Polysaccharides as Prebiotics

Macroalgae stand out for their high content of dietary fiber (30–75%) that include soluble, sulfated (fucoidan, agaran, carrageenan, and ulvan) and non-sulfated (laminaran and alginate) polysaccharides. Many studies indicate that these compounds exert varied biological activities and health-promotin...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Martin Gotteland, Karla Riveros, Naschla Gasaly, Constanza Carcamo, Fabien Magne, Gianella Liabeuf, Alejandra Beattie, Sebastián Rosenfeld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
gut microbiota
laminaran
fucoidan
ulvan
carrageenan
agaran
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2020.00163/full

Internet

https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnut.2020.00163/full

Similar Items