Effects of brown seaweed polyphenols, a class of phlorotannins, on metabolic disorders via regulation of fat function

Autor: Xin He, Run Liu, Duo Li, Shengjie Pei, Lei Chen
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Food & Function. 12:2378-2388
ISSN: 2042-650X
2042-6496
DOI: 10.1039/d0fo02886j
Popis: It is well known that fat dysfunction is the main driver of development of metabolic disorders. Changes in diet and lifestyle are particularly important to reverse the current global rise in obesity-related metabolic disorders. Seaweed has been consumed for thousands of years, and it is rich in bioactive compounds, especially unique polyphenols. The aim of the present review is to summarize the effects of different seaweed polyphenols on fat function in metabolic disorders and the related mechanisms. Seaweed polyphenols activate white adipose tissue to "brown" or "beige" adipose tissue to enhance energy consumption. In addition, the amelioration of fat factor imbalance and inflammatory response is also considered as an important reason for the regulation of lipid function with seaweed polyphenols. The present review provides an important basis for using seaweed polyphenols as potential dietary supplements to prevent metabolic disorders.
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