Mineral content of macroalgae and possible uses for human health

Seaweeds have been used since ancient times as food, food additives, fertilizer, and a source of medicine. Like terrestrial plants, seaweeds contain many inorganic organic substances which can beneficial to human health. great potential “bioactive compounds for functional use, “algae mineral supplements”, “pharmaceuticals cosmetics” in addition their good sources minerals, trace elements, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates traditional food. Due the absorption ability macroalgae from seawater, species are perfect some elements such iron iodine macro minerals calcium, phosphate, magnesium. In cases, content may be higher than that land plants. Scientific data show bioavailability algae is rock-based humans. recent years, use seaweed supplements” gained attention due rich elemental composition importance Mineral vary according locality, season, residence time, physiology, environmental conditions level light intensity, salinity. Thus, new approaches researches needed on how much consumed daily health risks. this study, contents seaweeds, health, uses were investigated.