Microalgae is an autotrophic organism with fast growth, short reproduction cycle, and strong
environmental adaptability. In recent years, microalgae and the bioactive ingredients …

In recent years, the food, pharma, and cosmetic industries have shown considerable interest
in bioactive molecules of marine origin that show high potential for application as …

Marine-derived food wastes mainly include seafood, fish and feed production resources.
From the crustaceans traded annually, 6 to 8 million tonnes of valuable shrimp, lobster …

The pigment astaxanthin, one of the carotenoids, is regarded as a functional factor with
various biological activities, widely applied in feed, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries …

The marine carotenoid astaxanthin is one of the strongest natural antioxidants and therefore
is used in a broad range of applications such as cosmetics or nutraceuticals. To meet the …

Astaxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid possessing impressive nutraceutical, antioxidant,
and bioactive merits. Traditionally, astaxanthin is extracted from crustacean wastes via …

Supplementation of micronutrients is considered to be crucial in the reinforcement of the
skin's barrier. In this paper, 14 nutritional compounds commonly used in food or …

The global demand for food and healthcare products based on natural compounds means
that the industrial and scientific sectors are on a continuous search for natural colored …

Recent studies have shown that Z-isomers of carotenoids have greater bioavailability and
biological activity than their naturally predominant all-E-isomers; however, carotenoid Z …

In recent years, composite biomaterials have attracted attention for drug delivery
applications due to the possibility of combining desired properties of their components …