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Researchers have developed a bioengineered form of Spirulina microalgae that naturally produces active vitamin B12, offering a sustainable, plant-based alternative to animal products for addressing B12 deficiency, with potential benefits for global nutrition and environmental impact.
Eating brown seaweed, particularly certain types such as Ecklonia cava, Laminaria digitata, Undaria pinnatifida, Acophyllum nodosum, and Fucus vesiculosus, could be a promising strategy for managing blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a South Korean study. The research found that seaweed consumption led to significant improvements in post-meal blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, and insulin resistance. Higher doses of seaweed showed more benefits, but safety assessments and further research are needed to fully understand its potential and any potential interactions with existing therapies.
A study conducted by researchers at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology in South Korea suggests that consuming brown seaweed could be a promising strategy for managing and preventing type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed 23 studies and found that brown seaweed consumption led to significant improvements in post-meal blood glucose levels, glycated hemoglobin, and insulin resistance. Higher doses of seaweed showed more benefits, and specific types of brown seaweed were found to be most effective. However, further research is needed to assess safety and potential interactions with existing therapies.