What other health benefits does red algae bring to the table?

We've spoken previously about red algae's anticancer properties. Well, in Sivak, E., et al.'s 2018 study the potential health benefits of red algae for humans are explored.

The health benefits are numerous. These include antiulcer products and suspending agents in radiological preparation. A source of terpenoids, phlorotannins, and steroids. A source of polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Red algae is antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticoagulant, antitumor and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Some of the antimicrobial components derived from red algae include anti-HIV compounds in red seaweeds, polybromocatechol compounds effects on a HeLA cell in neorhodomela aculeata, HSV-1 and HSV-2 sargassum vulgare, antiviral activity in stoechospermu marginatum and anti-HSV-1 in laminaria angustata.

The study focused on the significant potential of red algae as an anti-microbial ingredient but it seems there are many more potential uses of red algae in medicine.

Sivak, E., et al., (2018). Antimicrobial Bio-Components from Red Algae Species:

A Review of Application and Health Benefits. Entomology and Applied Science Letters. Volume 5, Issue 3. p.85-90. Available here.