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Anti-obesity Effects of Fucoxanthin, a Major Marine Carotenoid Isolated from Edible Brown Seaweeds- A Narrative Review
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Sadegh Zarei *   , Hamed Hosseinian |
| Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran , sadeghe.zarei5722@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (611 Views) |
One of the most common health problems in the world is obesity and metabolic diseases associated with inadequate lifestyles and reduced physical activity. The military is no exception to this rule, despite its mobility and physical activity. Although promising ways to treat obesity are expanding, nutrition still plays an important role in preventing lifestyle-related disorders. One of these nutritional issues is the molecular effects of anti-obesity and regulation of cytokine secretion through the consumption of useful food metabolites such as fucoxanthin.
Fucoxanthin, a type of carotenoid belonging to xanthophylls, can be isolated from edible seaweed and has recently been reported for its physiological functions and many biological properties. Studies have shown that fucoxanthin can lead to oxidation of fatty acids and heat production in white adipose tissue. Fucoxanthin also improves insulin resistance by regulating the secretion of cytokines and decreases blood glucose levels, thus having an anti-obesity effect. This narrative review has elucidated the structure and metabolism of fucoxanthin, focusing on its potential anti-obesity effects and its mechanisms. |
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| Keywords: Obesity, Fucoxanthin, Edible Seaweeds, Nutrition, Military Force. |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Marine Medicine
Received: 2019/09/24 | Accepted: 2019/11/20 | Published: 2019/11/21
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