Spirulina for the food and functional food industries
T Lafarga, JM Fernández-Sevilla… - Food Research …, 2020 - Elsevier
Humans are no strangers to the consumption of microalgae as already in the sixteenth
century Spirulina was harvested from Lake Texcoco and consumed in markets in …
century Spirulina was harvested from Lake Texcoco and consumed in markets in …
The true value of Spirulina
S Grosshagauer, K Kraemer… - Journal of agricultural and …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Algae products are attracting growing interest due to their pleasant taste and their high
contents in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Specifically, spirulina …
contents in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Specifically, spirulina …
[HTML][HTML] Involvement of Opioid System and TRPM8/TRPA1 Channels in the Antinociceptive Effect of Spirulina platensis
MA Freitas, A Vasconcelos, ECD Gonçalves… - Biomolecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Spirulina platensis is a “super-food” and has attracted researchers' attention due to its anti-
inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Herein, we investigated the …
inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Herein, we investigated the …
[PDF][PDF] Bioactive properties of spirulina: A review
Spirulina is a single-cell protein rich in all essential nutrients and vitamins and can be used
to produce functional food. In fact, one of the most important problems in the food industry is …
to produce functional food. In fact, one of the most important problems in the food industry is …
[HTML][HTML] Current evidence to propose different food supplements for weight loss: A comprehensive review
M Watanabe, R Risi, D Masi, A Caputi, A Balena… - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
The use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the
prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature …
prevalence of obesity increases. Navigating through the vast, often low quality, literature …
Marine polysaccharides attenuate metabolic syndrome by fermentation products and altering gut microbiota: An overview
Marine polysaccharides (MPs), including plant, animal, and microbial-derived
polysaccharides, can alleviate metabolic syndrome (MetS) by different regulation …
polysaccharides, can alleviate metabolic syndrome (MetS) by different regulation …
[HTML][HTML] Spirulina microalgae and brain health: A scoping review of experimental and clinical evidence
V Sorrenti, DA Castagna, S Fortinguerra, A Buriani… - Marine Drugs, 2021 - mdpi.com
Spirulina microalgae contain a plethora of nutrient and non-nutrient molecules providing
brain health benefits. Numerous in vivo evidence has provided support for the brain health …
brain health benefits. Numerous in vivo evidence has provided support for the brain health …
[HTML][HTML] The association of dietary patterns with dietary inflammatory index, systemic inflammation, and insulin resistance, in apparently healthy individuals with …
Inflammation is considered a key mechanism leading to obesity. Dietary patterns and certain
food items influence inflammation. Few studies have investigated the contribution of major …
food items influence inflammation. Few studies have investigated the contribution of major …
Effects of spirulina on weight loss and blood lipids: a review
JJ DiNicolantonio, AG Bhat, J OKeefe - Open heart, 2020 - openheart.bmj.com
Spirulina, a cyanobacteria commonly referred to as a blue-green algae, is one of the oldest
lifeforms on Earth. Spirulina grows in both fresh and saltwater sources and is known for its …
lifeforms on Earth. Spirulina grows in both fresh and saltwater sources and is known for its …
Effects of Spirulina supplementation on obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Objective Evidence has suggested that Spirulina supplementation may affect anthropometric
indices. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to summarize …
indices. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to summarize …