Marine Alga-Sourced Ingredients as Functional Foods and Nutritional Supplements
A special issue of Marine Drugs (ISSN 1660-3397). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine-Derived Ingredients for Drugs, Cosmeceuticals and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 101
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Marine algae represent a rich and diverse source of bioactive compounds, offering significant potential as nutritional supplements and functional food ingredients. Despite the progress made in the field, there remains a pressing need for more comprehensive studies to fully unlock the potential of these marine-sourced ingredients. The unique metabolic processes of marine algae have led to the production of novel compounds with promising health benefits; however, many of these remain underexplored or poorly understood in the literature.
Recent advancements in extraction and analytical techniques have improved our ability to identify and characterize the bioactive components within marine algae. However, there is still much to be discovered, particularly concerning the synergistic effects of these compounds when used in combination. Innovative scientific approaches, including nutrigenomics, molecular biology and bioinformatics, are now essential tools to uncover the mechanisms by which marine alga-derived supplements can enhance human health.
The focus of this Special Issue is to highlight the potential of marine alga-sourced ingredients for use as dietary supplements and functional foods. We invite contributions that explore the application of marine natural products in food and dietary contexts, with a special emphasis on studies that investigate the synergistic effects of marine compounds. Publications describing the activity of these food ingredients, either alone or in combination, are particularly encouraged. Additionally, we welcome articles that discuss clinical use cases of marine alga extracts for pharmaceutical applications, as these provide critical insights into their broader therapeutic potential.
Dr. Simona Augyte
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- marine products
- functional foods
- nutraceuticals
- algal ingredients
- extracts
- synergistic effects
- dietary supplements
- bioactive compounds
- algal metabolites
- extraction techniques
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