Journal of Bioprocessing & Biotechniques

Review on Nutraceuticals from Algae

Abstract

Nithya Priya S* and Nagamaniammai G

Nutraceuticals protects us from many diseases by acting as agents to decrease over-weight, heart disease, cancer, high blood sugar, also acts as immunosuppressants. Nutritionally functional foods have included a numerous nutrients, along with micronutrient supplements, molecules which inhibit oxidation, enzymes, health drinks probiotics and fortified foods. Nutraceuticals are probably getting world-wide recognition as useful compound in the diagnosis of cancer, obesity, osteoporosis, CVD and many degenerative diseases. The microalgae bioactive compounds have significant anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory property. From a biotechnological standpoint, production of such high valued medicinal compounds along with less effort for its development makes it superior. Commercial formulation of functional foods and for nutraceutical applications is due to cultivation of algal biomass.