Seaweeds Secondary Metabolites: Successes in and/or Probable Therapeutic Applications

Seaweeds are recognized as highly nutritious and their use in gastronomy is increasing. Their health benefits and their potential to prevent several diseases have also been established. In this Special Issue several health effects are discussed with more emphasis on their antitumor activity and potential use to treat Alzheimers disease. The key bioactive metabolites from which phlorotannins can be highlighted are presented as well as some important in vivo studies. Altogether the chapters provide in-depth information about the biological activities of seaweed metabolites contributing to elucidate the health effects of seaweed.