Seaweeds-Derived Bioactive Materials for the Prevention and Treatment of Female’s Cancer

Abstract

Seaweeds are a famous delicacy in Eastern hemisphere. In addition to its food value, structurally diverse biologically active molecules with great pharmaceutical and biomedical potential have been reported to be present in the seaweeds. The epidemiologic studies have correlates the seaweeds consumption and health benefit effects on female subject. Furthermore, seaweeds and its derived components have extensively been investigated for their anti-cancer anti-viral activities. As seaweeds have the potential to both benefit health and improve food acceptability, seaweeds and its metabolites offer exciting potential as ingredients in the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. This contribution highlights seaweeds health benefits effects for cancer in female subject.Keywords Seaweeds · Female · Health · Cancer IntroductionThe wide diversity of marine organisms is being recognized as rich sources of functional materials [1]. Among marine organisms, seaweeds are still identified as under-exploited plant resources; although they have long been used as food sources and traditional remedies. In Eastern hemisphere, seaweeds have always been of particular interest as marine food sources. Seaweeds accounted for more than 10 % of Japanese diet with average consumption reached an average 1.4 kg/person/year [2]. In Korea, new mothers are served with miyeok-guk (seaweeds soup) after deliver their babies up to 37 days [3]. Korean believes that miyeok-guk provide complete nutrition to help the new mother to recover and regain their energy.