Brown Seaweeds and Their Bioactive Compounds in Type 2 Diabetes: Mechanisms Underlying Metabolic Regulation
Un Ju Jung, Sang Ryong Kim · 2026
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Un Ju Jung and Sang Ryong Kim review brown seaweeds as a source of diabetes-fighting compounds in a 2026 paper. Type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance and failing insulin-producing cells, and it damages many organs over time. Brown seaweeds carry unusual compounds, including fucoidan, alginate, phlorotannins, and fucoxanthin, that are drawing research interest.
Evidence gathered in the review shows these compounds act on several fronts at once. They support pancreatic cell function, adjust gut-driven metabolic signals, and tune glucose handling in liver, fat, and muscle. They also calm chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve the abnormal blood fats that accompany diabetes. The authors frame seaweed compounds as functional-food candidates that complement, rather than replace, standard diabetes care and deserve fuller clinical testing.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Un Ju Jung, Sang Ryong Kim |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 103 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |