topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimConclusions : This study provides the first clinical evidence in humans that whole H.
evidence level2
citationLopez-Santamarina A (2025)
sourceModulation of Gut Microbiota by Whole Encapsulated Brown Seaweed (<i>Himanthalia elongata</i>) in Overweight Subjects: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Brown seaweeds, such as Himanthalia elongata , are a promising source of dietary fiber.
evidence level2
citationLopez-Santamarina A (2025)
sourceModulation of Gut Microbiota by Whole Encapsulated Brown Seaweed (<i>Himanthalia elongata</i>) in Overweight Subjects: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimelongata consumption on the gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid production in overweight adults.
evidence level2
citationLopez-Santamarina A (2025)
sourceModulation of Gut Microbiota by Whole Encapsulated Brown Seaweed (<i>Himanthalia elongata</i>) in Overweight Subjects: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial.
topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimSeveral studies indicated that soluble fiber can reduce serum cholesterol and glucose concentrations, as well as lower blood pressure, promote weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity and, consequently, contribute to improving metabolic syndrome and reducing morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular risk [].
evidence level3
citationGuerrero-Wyss Marion (2023)
sourceDurvillaea antarctica : A Seaweed for Enhancing Immune and Cardiometabolic Health and Gut Microbiota Composition Modulation
topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claim5 5 5 6 Metabolic syndrome is a group of disorders that occur in parallel and increase cardiovascular risk, that is, it involves a greater probability of developing coronary disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (10.4% national prevalence) [].
evidence level3
citationGuerrero-Wyss Marion (2023)
sourceDurvillaea antarctica : A Seaweed for Enhancing Immune and Cardiometabolic Health and Gut Microbiota Composition Modulation
topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimThese disorders involve arterial hypertension (27.6%) and elevated cholesterol levels (27.8%) and plasma triglycerides (38.5%), but the basis of all of them is undoubtedly excess weight (73.2%) that generates insulin resistance and an increase in visceral adiposity, with its consequent increase in the cardiovascular risk [,].
evidence level3
citationGuerrero-Wyss Marion (2023)
sourceDurvillaea antarctica : A Seaweed for Enhancing Immune and Cardiometabolic Health and Gut Microbiota Composition Modulation
topicSeaweed Fiber Gut Health Randomized Trial
claimDurvillaea antarctica 1 1 2 , also called “cochayuyo”, is the seaweed that is the most consumed by the Chilean population; its consumption represents approximately 0.5 kg per capita.
evidence level3
citationGuerrero-Wyss Marion (2023)
sourceDurvillaea antarctica : A Seaweed for Enhancing Immune and Cardiometabolic Health and Gut Microbiota Composition Modulation