Novosibirsk researchers presented an innovative drink based on Arctic algae

Specialists of Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU NETI) in cooperation with Karelian colleagues have created a unique bioproduct that strengthens the body's defenses. It included components extracted from brown algae extracted in the White Sea.

The key ingredient was L-fucose, a rare monosaccharide with a pronounced immunomodulatory and antioxidant effect. As explained by the developers, the technology of obtaining this substance excludes the use of aggressive chemistry, which allows you to preserve the natural structure of molecules and their high digestibility.

Victoria Betz, who heads the Center for Biopolymer Technologies at NSTU, notes that fucose plays a critical role in maintaining bowel health. It acts as a fuel for beneficial microflora, stimulating the growth of probiotics. During metabolism, these bacteria produce fatty acids that nourish the epithelium and activate the body’s immune response.

The project, implemented within the framework of the Priority-2030 program, allowed to create a complex that not only fights inflammation, but also normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract. At the current stage, the development is being tested in the veterinary field as a feed additive, but in the future, scientists plan to adapt the formula to create dietary supplements designed for people.