Brown algae helps prevent skin aging

Brown algae helps prevent skin aging
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Research conducted by scientists at Flinders University in South Australia found that the brown algae mentioned above are rich in anti-aging substances and can prevent the decline of collagen and elastin in humans. Elastin is an elastic protein in connective tissue similar to collagen, allowing tissues to return to their original position after being stretched or compressed.

Study co-author Wei Zhang of Flinders University’s School of Medicine and Public Health said brown algae extract from South Australia can help slow down the aging process of human skin. According to the above scientist, collagen is a protein that contributes to the formation of bones, joints, skin, muscles and connective tissue while elastin gives the skin elasticity. Both of these proteins are advertised by the cosmetic industry as essential for healthy skin.

Researchers evaluated the anti-aging properties of extracts of three types of brown algae from South Australia. Results show that they stimulate collagen growth and inhibit glycation – the cause of collagen and elastin degradation. Glycation occurs when sugar binds to proteins in the skin, such as collagen and elastin, then denatures these proteins. As a result, the skin loses elasticity, increases stiffness and forms wrinkles, the skin barrier function is damaged and causes skin aging.

According to research, seaweed in the sea area of ​​South Australia state is the most diverse in the world with 1,500 known species, of which more than 50% of species are found only here. Researcher Wei Zhang believes that seaweed is a source of biologically active ingredients that have the potential to be included in natural skin care and health care products.

The Australian Seaweed Institute (ASI) believes that the seaweed farming industry in this country could bring in 1.5 billion AUD (963.9 million USD) per year by 2040 and create 9,000 jobs.

Source: Vietnamese