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- Title
Health Benefits of Pre-processed Kappaphycus alvarezii: Extraction, Phytochemical Analysis and Antioxidant Properties.
- Authors
Jalal, Ratni Suriyani; Jalani, Kathleen J.; Eshak, Zolkapli; Wahab, Ibtisam Abdul; Ibrahim, Aida Hamimi; Mohsin, Hannis Fadzillah
- Abstract
Kappaphycus alvarezii (K. alvarezii) is an edible and highly nutritious seaweed that has received attention for its role in preventing numerous health conditions. This study aims to explore the phytochemicals of K. alvarezii extracts that may be associated with their antioxidant properties. The standard qualitative phytochemical test was performed to identify the presence of metabolites, whilst the DPPH assay was used to assess the antioxidant activity of the different polarities of extracts. K. alvarezii's phytochemical screening revealed the presence of triterpenoids, glycosides, sterols, alkaloids, and phenolics. The methanolic extract showed the greatest antioxidant activity, presumably due to the presence of high phenolic content in the extract.
- Subjects
ANTIOXIDANT analysis; TRITERPENOIDS; STEROLS; GLYCOSIDES; PHYTOCHEMICALS
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2023, Vol 19, p63
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Article