Department of Biotechnology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India
Review Article
Review on Nutraceuticals from Algae
Author(s): 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 b.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2155-9821.2023.13.589
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