, a representative edible algae as integrative and alternative medicine.

Algae exhibit diverse biological activities, and they are also natural resources with the potential for large-scale production. As a result, research on algae has progressed, and the roles of algae have been revealed. , one of the species most widely found in East Asian countries such as China, Korea, and Japan, has confirmed diverse functional and pharmacological attributes, leading to extensive consumption of as a supplement. Seven active compounds extracted from such as dodecanoic acid and loliolide have been reported to collectively contribute to its overall bioactive and medicinal activities.