Marine life is an underexplored reservoir for providing sustainable nutrients and diverse diets. The unique environment of the ocean influences the structural characteristics of marine active ...

now show that bacteria present in the gut of Japanese individuals have acquired a carbohydrate-degrading enzyme from marine bacteria that allows them to degrade a polysaccharide found only in seaweed.

The marine ecosystem is home to a diverse multi-cellular flora, many of which possess a rich array of valuable bioactive ingredients. Seaweeds, seagrass, and other marine plants have been identified ...

(Also read: The role of diet in skin health: What to eat for a healthy complexion) Marine macroalgae produce both primary metabolites, including proteins, amino acids, polysaccharides, fatty acids, ...