Nutraceutical Potential of Microalgae
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2022) | Viewed by 8780
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The successful development of a resilient bio-economy is highly dependent on the utilization of sustainable bio-based resources. Microalgae have been recognized as one of the most economically viable and sustainable sources to produce high biological value nutraceutical compounds with potential applications in a range of health-related industrial sectors. Microalgae are rich in a variety of nutritionally important compounds such as proteins, pigments, carbohydrates, polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fibers and bioactive compounds. A significant enhancement in biomarkers of mammalian health has been observed (in vivo) upon the incorporation of some varieties of microalgae or their extracts in daily diets. Reported enhancements include probiotic, antioxidant, analgesic, anti-allergic, antiviral, antidiuretic, hypocholesterolaemic, anti-carcinogenic and cardiovascular protective effects. This Special Issue provides an opportunity to explore the state of the art of the potential role microalgae nutraceuticals can play in preventative health industries.
Prof. Dr. Nissreen Abu-Ghannam
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microalgae
- nutraceutical
- proteins
- pigments
- carbohydrates
- polyunsaturated fatty acids
- dietary fibers
- bioactive compounds
- probiotic
- antioxidant
- analgesic
- anti-allergic
- antiviral
- antidiuretic
- hypocholesterolaemic
- anti-carcinogenic
- cardiovascular protective effects
- preventative health
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