A comprehensive review on algal nutraceuticals as prospective therapeutic agent for different diseases

Abstract

Ongoing research in the food supplement sector provides insightful information regarding algae as a new-generation nutritional supplement and is also referred to as a superfood. Due to the diverse nutritional components, algae have documented numerous health benefits like fighting microbial diseases, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. Therefore, algae-derived nutraceuticals account for a rapidly expanding market in the food supplements sector. The concept of algal prebiotics and their role in modulating gut microbiota have also been a chief contributor to this. This review evaluates the use of possible algal species and their specific bioactive compounds for the management of several chronic diseases. Proteins, peptides, polysaccharides, phenolics, and vitamins give an insight into the significance of algae in boosting the immune system and improving the body’s nutritional makeup. In addition, phyco-compounds such as polysaccharides and polyphenols are also receiving a lot more interest in cosmeceutical applications for protecting skin from photodamage. The incorporation of algae in the diet for the management and prevention of chronic diseases like cancer, lung, and heart disease has been discussed in this review along with their action mechanism. This review provides a brief overview of several bioactive compounds present in micro and macroalgae and their therapeutic effect on lifestyle diseases, gastrointestinal diseases as well as neurodegenerative diseases.

Macrocystis pyrifera ferment‐containing creams for optimizing facial skin rejuvenation

“…Macrocystis pyrifera is a giant sea kelp, a kind of alga (i.e., macroalga) 9 . Algae contain various bioactive compounds, including alginates, carotenoids, phlorotannins, fucoidans, laminarins, and sterol‐fucosterol 9 .…”

“…Macrocystis pyrifera is a giant sea kelp, a kind of alga (i.e., macroalga) 9 . Algae contain various bioactive compounds, including alginates, carotenoids, phlorotannins, fucoidans, laminarins, and sterol‐fucosterol 9 . The Macrocystis pyrifera ferment is generated from sustainably harvested Macrocystis pyrifera , a brown kelp rich in biological actives, including polysaccharides, minerals, and organic acids.…”

“…9 Algae contain various bioactive compounds, including alginates, carotenoids, phlorotannins, fucoidans, laminarins, and sterol-fucosterol. 9 The Macrocystis pyrifera ferment is generated from sustainably harvested Macrocystis pyrifera, a brown kelp rich in biological actives, including polysaccharides, minerals, and organic acids. Macrocystis pyrifera is combined with other ingredients such as tocopheryl succinate (Vitamin E) and B-carotene.…”

Dried algae as potential functional ingredient in fresh cheese

“…Several studies have focused on exploring the chemical and functional components of algae for pharmacological and food applications (Garcia‐Perez et al, 2023; Kumari et al, 2023; Tagliapietra & Clerici, 2023). Algae are a rich source of polysaccharides such as alginates, fucans, galactans, carrageenan, fucoidan, laminarin, and ulvans (Gomez et al, 2020; Lopez‐Santamarina et al, 2020; Rengasamy et al, 2020).…”