Biological effects and mechanisms of action of Laminaria polysaccharide
Lowering blood lipids: Laminaria polysaccharide can remove fat from chyme from the body, and has good lipid-lowering and cholesterol-lowering effects.
Lowering blood sugar: It can lower blood sugar levels by regulating the activity of related enzymes, such as inhibiting the activity of α-glucosidase.
In addition, brown algae polysaccharide sulfate can lower blood sugar by increasing serum insulin levels.
Regulating intestinal flora: The short-chain fatty acids produced by its metabolism can inhibit the production of harmful substances in the intestine and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Antioxidant: It has a strong ability to scavenge free radicals and can inhibit lipid peroxidation.
Immunity enhancement: It can improve the body’s immune function, enhance macrophage activity, and promote the production of γ-interferon and interleukin-2.
Application prospects
Food field:
It can be used as a natural food preservative for the storage of seafood such as fish and shellfish,
or as an antioxidant added to oily foods to prevent oxidation and deterioration.
At the same time,
it can also be used as a health food additive to enhance the nutritional efficacy and health benefits of food.
