Alpha‐glucosidase inhibitors (aGIs) have garnered significant attention as natural alternatives for managing type 2 diabetes by reducing postprandial blood glucose levels. Both marine and plant ...

Marine algae, encompassing diverse groups such as brown, red and green seaweeds, are a vital component of coastal ecosystems and an increasingly important source of bioactive compounds. These ...

Researchers have discovered that natural "sunscreen" compounds found in algae and cyanobacteria may also support skin and heart health. By comparing two mycosporine-like amino acids, the team showed ...

Coffee has antioxidant benefits, and it may make a difference whether you use pre-ground beans or whole beans that you grind ...

Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows its peel and pulp contain a rich mix of antioxidants and bioactive ...

Grape stems are rich in bioactive phenolic compounds, offering potential for developing antioxidant-rich products in the food industry. The study employed UV-vis spectrophotometry and HPLC to quantify ...

Marine-derived compounds have emerged as a promising frontier in cancer research due to their remarkable structural diversity ...

Edible cacti, especially Opuntia cladodes, show consistent short-term benefits for postprandial blood glucose and modest improvements in lipid biomarkers, largely driven by soluble fiber and bioactive ...

Triterpenoid saponins are key bioactive compounds responsible for the medicinal value of many plants, yet how plants regulate the balance between saponin production and sterol biosynthesis has ...

Most people recognize this plant from construction sites, furniture, martial arts films, or fast-growing forests. Very few ...

Three newly identified compounds were found to strongly inhibit Alpha-glucosidase, an enzyme that plays a central role in ...