date:Jan 16, 2013
tain similar compounds to land plants, Rowland tells youris.com, adding: but [a kind of polyphenols called] phlorotannins are unique to certain seaweeds. The activity and bioavailability of these phlorotannins are the focus of the project. They could open the door to a greater exploitation of such marine resources down the line.
As with many food nutrients, however, it's unclear whether the activity found in vitro translates into useful activity in the body. To date, a 24-person clinical trial