Carotenoid composition and antioxidant potential of Eucheuma denticulatum, Sargassum polycystum and Caulerpa lentillifera
Vimala Balasubramaniam, L. June Chelyn, Smita Vimala, M. N. Mohd Fairulnizal, Iain A. Brownlee, I. Amin
Abstract
(1128 μmol TE/g) showed the highest activity in the DPPH and ORAC assays, respectively. The findings suggest the three edible varieties of seaweeds may provide a good dietary source with a potential to reduce antioxidative stress.
Topics & Concepts
Oxygen radical absorbance capacityDPPHCarotenoidFucoxanthinLuteinChemistryZeaxanthinAntioxidantFood scienceBotanyBiologyBiochemistrySeaweed-derived Bioactive CompoundsEchinoderm biology and ecologyMarine and coastal plant biology