Radical scavenging activity of algal species

There is emerging interest in the use of naturally occurring antioxidants (e.g micro and macroalgae) for the preservation of foods and in the management of a number of pathophysiological conditions, most of which involve free radical damage. The implication of oxidative stress in the etiology and progression of several acute and chronic clinical disorders has led to the suggestion that antioxidants can have health benefits as prophylactic agents. the current book discuss different antioxidant compounds from algal species and its mode of action in addition, some algal products as antioxidant.