Kappaphycus alvarezii as a Food Supplement Prevents Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rats

Kappaphycus alvarezii as a Food Supplement Prevents Diet-Induced Metabolic Syndrome in Rats

The red seaweed, Kappaphycus alvarezii, was evaluated for its potential to prevent signs of metabolic syndrome through use as a whole food supplement. Major biochemical components of dried Kappaphycus are carrageenan (soluble fiber ~34.6%) and salt (predominantly potassium (K) 20%) with a low overal...

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Main Authors: Stephen Wanyonyi, Ryan du Preez, Lindsay Brown, Nicholas A. Paul, Sunil K. Panchal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
metabolic syndrome
red seaweed
obesity
inflammation
carrageenan
Kappaphycus alvarezii
potassium
salt
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1261

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