Extraction and Profiling of Fatty Acids obtained from different Marine Seaweeds/Macro Algae

Authors

  • Shubham S Gupta Gurunanak College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
  • Tirupati M Rasala Gurunanak College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
  • Gulshan A Gurunani Gurunanak College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
  • Abhay M Ittadwar Gurunanak College of Pharmacy, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16iS2.6195

Keywords:

Seaweeds, Extraction, Physiochemical analysis, Fatty acids profiling, Nutraceuticals

Abstract

Seaweeds are acknowledged as potentially abundant sources of bioactive molecules with diverse applications in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. This study investigated the fatty acid (FA) composition of selected seaweed species collected from the Indian coastline, encompassing representatives from the Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta phyla. Using gas chromatography, approximately 20 FAs were identified and quantified, including polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and saturated fatty acids (SFAs). Among SFAs, palmitic acid (16:0) was the most prevalent across all species, followed by oleic acid (18:1) among MUFAs and linoleic acid (18:2) and eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5) among PUFAs. The variation in FA profiles among species suggests species-specific metabolic pathways influenced by environmental conditions. Additionally, the availability of essential FAs and notable PUFA/SFA ratios indicates the nutritional value of these seaweeds. These findings not only enhance our understanding of the biochemical diversity in Indian seaweeds but also support their potential utilization in health-promoting and therapeutic formulations.

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Published

2025-07-21

How to Cite

Gupta, S. S., Rasala, T. M., Gurunani, G. A., & Ittadwar, A. M. (2025). Extraction and Profiling of Fatty Acids obtained from different Marine Seaweeds/Macro Algae. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 16(S2), 164–169. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v16iS2.6195

Issue

Vol. 16 No. S2 (2025): Natural to Synthetic: The Convergence of Traditional Medicine to Modern Medicine 2025

Section

Research Articles

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