Vasarri Marzia, De Marchi Lucia, Pretti Carlo, Barletta Emanuela, Degl'Innocenti Donatella
Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, Italy.
Mar Drugs. 2025 May 12;23(5):206. doi: 10.3390/md23050206.
This review provides current knowledge of the potential benefits of native Mediterranean seagrasses for human health, specifically focusing on their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The four main species examined-, , , and -are integral components of marine ecosystems, providing essential habitats and supporting biodiversity. Recent studies highlight their rich bioactive compounds that show significant therapeutic potential against oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, which are prevalent in various health disorders. This overview synthesizes the current literature, emphasizing the mechanisms through which these seagrasses exert their beneficial effects. Furthermore, it addresses the environmental implications of the excessive use and abuse of conventional anti-inflammatory drugs, advocating for a shift towards natural alternatives derived from marine resources. By exploring the bioactivity of these Mediterranean seagrasses, research here collected underscores the importance of integrating marine plants into health and wellness strategies, thereby promoting both human health and ecosystem sustainability. This exploration not only enriches the understanding of their applications on human health but also stimulates further research in this promising field, paving the way for innovative approaches to combat chronic diseases and support environmental conservation.
本综述介绍了地中海本地海草对人类健康潜在益处的当前知识，特别关注其抗炎和抗氧化特性。所研究的四种主要海草物种——[此处缺失物种名称]、[此处缺失物种名称]、[此处缺失物种名称]和[此处缺失物种名称]——是海洋生态系统的重要组成部分，提供重要栖息地并支持生物多样性。最近的研究突出了它们丰富的生物活性化合物，这些化合物对氧化应激和慢性炎症具有显著的治疗潜力，而氧化应激和慢性炎症在各种健康疾病中普遍存在。本概述综合了当前文献，强调了这些海草发挥有益作用的机制。此外，它还探讨了过度使用和滥用传统抗炎药物对环境的影响，倡导转向源自海洋资源的天然替代品。通过探索这些地中海海草的生物活性，此处收集的研究强调了将海洋植物纳入健康和保健策略的重要性，从而促进人类健康和生态系统的可持续性。这一探索不仅丰富了对其在人类健康方面应用的理解，还激发了在这一有前景领域的进一步研究，为对抗慢性病和支持环境保护的创新方法铺平了道路。
