sargassum polycystum extract

Sargassum polycystum extract is derived from the brown seaweed Sargassum polycystum, a marine macroalga commonly found in tropical coastal regions. The extract contains a variety of bioactive compounds, notably polyphenols, sulfated polysaccharides, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, steroids, and glycosides[3][8]. It has been investigated for several pharmacological activities, including **anti-stress**, **antioxidant**, **anti-inflammatory**, **hepatoprotective**, **anticancer**, **antimicrobial**, and **antihyperglycemic** effects[1][3][4][5][7]. Mechanistically, the extract’s bioactivity has been linked to its antioxidant polyphenols, suppression of lipid peroxidation, restoration of hepatic antioxidant defenses, and inhibition of key metabolic enzymes such as α-glucosidase[1][3][4][7]. It is used in traditional medicine as a functional food or supplement and is under study for possible nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications[3][5].

Other names

S. polycystum extractbrown seaweed polyphenol extractSargassum polycystum polyphenol extract