Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca) as a Source of Dietary Antioxidant
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Keywords:
Sea lettuce, Ulva lactuca, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, AntioxidantAbstract
Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) is a local food with high antioxidant activity. It exists as a green algae and lives in shallow waters, especially on rocky beaches. Several studies have demonstrated Ulva's bioactive compounds and their antioxidant effect on several health parameters. The plant is also known to contain vitamin C, total phenolics, and Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), hence, it has anti-peroxidation and anti-hyperlipidemic effects. In addition, Ulva lactuca also has anti-inflammatory effect due to its ability to inhibit free radicals. This review will discuss how the active ingredients contained in Ulva lactuca act in the body that they can be a potential dietary source of antioxidants.
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