A complex sulfated polymer of galactose units, extracted from Gelidium cartilagineum, Gracilaria confervoides, and related red algae. It is used as a gel in the preparation of solid culture media for microorganisms, as a bulk laxative, in making emulsions, and as a supporting medium for immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis.
Agar has been studied across 8 research domains including 🧠 Focus & Attention, ⏳ Longevity & Aging, 😴 Sleep, 🔥 Metabolic, 🫁 Liver & Detox. The primary research focus is 🧠 Focus & Attention with 6% of studies addressing this area.
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