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Do marine algal polyphenols have antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic or anti-inflammatory effects in humans? A systematic review.

Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017-04)

Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Marine algal polyphenols have potential to reduce the risk of these conditions, however, little is known about their ...

Study protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled trial investigating the impact of 12 weeks supplementation with a Fucus vesiculosus extract on cholesterol levels in adults with elevated fasting LDL cholesterol who are overweight or have obesity

Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Cox, Katherine; Bonham, Maxine P.; Scholey, Andrew (BMJ Open, 2018-12)

Introduction Hyperlipidaemia, hyperglycaemia and chronic inflammation are risk factors for chronic diseases cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Polyphenols are bioactive compounds found in marine algae with potential ...

The Impact of a Single Dose of a Polyphenol-Rich Seaweed Extract on Postprandial Glycaemic Control in Healthy Adults: A Randomised Cross-Over Trial

Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Nutrients, 2018-02)

This study investigated the impact of a polyphenol-rich seaweed extract on postprandial glycaemia in healthy adults, and, as a secondary outcome, the influence of ethnicity on these outcomes. Thirty-eight volunteers (26 ...

An emerging trend in functional foods for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: Marine algal polyphenols

Ryan, Lisa; Murray, Margaret; Dordevic, Aimee L.; Bonham, Maxine P. (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2016-11)

Marine macroalgae are gaining recognition among the scientific community as a significant source of functional food ingredients. Due to the harsh environments in which macroalgae survive, they produce unique bioactive ...