Evidence supporting the use of: Brown Seaweed (unspecified)
For the health condition: Metabolic Syndrome
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Brown seaweed, particularly species such as Ascophyllum nodosum and Fucus vesiculosus, has been investigated for its potential benefits in supporting metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The purported effects are mainly attributed to bioactive compounds found in brown seaweed, such as fucoxanthin, alginates, and polyphenols.
Several preclinical studies (in vitro and animal models) have shown that fucoxanthin may improve lipid metabolism, reduce body weight, and enhance insulin sensitivity. A small number of human clinical trials suggest that brown seaweed extracts may help lower postprandial blood glucose and improve cholesterol profiles, possibly due to inhibition of carbohydrate-digesting enzymes and delayed glucose absorption. For instance, a few randomized controlled trials have reported modest reductions in blood glucose and cholesterol when brown seaweed extracts are consumed with meals. However, these studies are generally small, short in duration, and sometimes use mixed seaweed preparations, making it difficult to attribute effects specifically to brown seaweed or to generalize results.
There is a lack of large, long-term, well-controlled human studies that confirm efficacy and safety for the treatment or support of metabolic syndrome. Thus, while there is some promising early evidence, it is not robust or conclusive at this time. The use of brown seaweed for metabolic syndrome is scientifically plausible but remains under investigation.
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akkermansia muciniphila
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alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
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anthocyanins
asparagus
bacillus subtilis
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berberine
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beta-sitosterol
bifidobacterium longum
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blueberry
brussel sprouts
butyrate triglyceride
campesterol
camu camu
canola oil
caterpillar mushroom
chia seed
chokeberry
chromium
cinnamon
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
ginger
glucomannan
guar gum
hydroxycitric acid
inulin
krill oil
l-carnitine
lactobacillus helveticus
licorice root
mackerel
maitake mushroom
maqui berry
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
moringa
naringin
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
quinoa
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resveratrol
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sardines
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
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vanadium
vanadyl sulfate
vitamin C
vitamin D
wheat grass
whey protein
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
algae
kidney beans
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
1-deoxynojirimycin
15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
12-methylcarnosic acid
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
4-hydroxyisoleucine
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Paradol
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Ankaflavin
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Auricularia
Antirrhinin
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Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
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Arabinoxylan
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blakeslea trispora
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Cyanobacteria
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chlorogenic acid
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Other health conditions supported by Brown Seaweed (unspecified)
Cholesterol (high)Diabetes
Fatty Liver Disease
Hypertension
Inflammation
Metabolic Syndrome
Thrombosis
Triglycerides (high)
Weight Loss