Exploring the Health Benefits of Seaweed Compounds
Jim Crocker
18th April, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Putian University studied a fiber from sea grapes that may help with osteoarthritis
- The fiber, called β-1,3-xylooligosaccharides (XOS-3), showed strong antioxidant properties in tests
- XOS-3 improved the survival of cells that make up joint cartilage, suggesting potential for OA treatment
References
Main Study
1) Unlocking the potential of β-1,3-xylooligosaccharides from Caulerpa lentillifera: structural characterization, antioxidative and anti-osteoarthritis applications
Published 16th April, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-024-00581-1
Related Studies
2) Natural Xylooligosaccharides Exert Antitumor Activity via Modulation of Cellular Antioxidant State and TLR4.