Six-week supplementation with Chlorella has favorable impact on antioxidant status in Korean male smokers

The multidisciplinary approach to safety and toxicity assessment of microalgae-based food supplements following clinical cases of poisoning

“…As a rich source of proteins, chlorophyll, minerals, digestive and restriction enzymes, antioxidants and various vitamins, they possess the potential to improve nutritional status in the diet of humans and prevent deficiency disorders (Nakano et al, 2010;De et al, 2011). Furthermore, their immunomodulatory potencies (Selmi et al, 2011;Kwak et al, 2012), oxidative stress protection (Lu et al, 2006;Kalafati et al, 2010;Lee et al, 2010), antitumour, anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities (Yamani et al, 2009), as well as a positive effect on lipid profile (Torres-Durá n et al, 2012;Mazokopakis et al, 2014) have been demonstrated using in vitro and in vivo models and also, to some extent in clinical trials. Cells of Spirulina sp.…”

Biotechnological production of value-added carotenoids from microalgae

“…Microalgae have been considered as promising feedstocks for applications in food and feed production, bioactive pharmaceuticals, and biofuels, 1 - 3 as they possess several unique properties. Microalgae as primary producers are a major part of phytoplankton community, found in almost all marine and fresh water ecosystems.…”

Mosquito Larvicides from Cyanobacteria

“…These results include the fatty acid most closely related to (2), palmitoleic acid (Yang et al, 2011). Other beneficial properties of unsaturated fatty acids to mammals include but are not limited to: cardio-protection (Lee et al 2010), antiobesity (Micallef et al, 2009), and anti-cholesterol (Valdivielso et al, 2009). Matsunaga et al (1995 showed prospect for cyanobacteria being a great source of palmitoleic acid for pharmaceutical use.…”