ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Spirulina-An Invaluable Source of Macro- and Micronutrients with Broad Biological Activity and Application Potential.
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- Commercial Edible Seaweeds: Characterization by Mineral Content and Fatty Acid Composition.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Spirulina as a Multifunctional Ingredient: Challenges, Opportunities, Composition, Techno-Functional Properties, and Food Applications.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2026Review
- Effects of dietary Spirulina powder on production performance, egg quality, antioxidant status, and blood immune-endocrine indices in laying hens.Poultry science · 2026Article
- Potential Antidote Against Lead Toxicity-A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Growth performance and ultrasonographic body composition responses in lambs receiving Spirulina.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Article
- Spirulina and Its Bioactive Compounds as Multi-Target Anticancer Agents: Mechanisms, Immune Modulation, and Translational Potential.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Systematic review on proliferation of microalgae and carbon sequestration potential for sustainability.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Article
- Iron biofortification as a promising strategy to improve productivity and nutritional value of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina).Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Use of Spirulina Powder to Enrich Honey with Antioxidants and Highly Digestible Protein.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- The Beneficial Effects of Marine Plant-Derived Compounds on the Musculoskeletal System.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Transcriptome changes in overweight neutered female dogs undergoing a weight loss program with or without Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) supplementation.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
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- Cultivation ofFrontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- In-feedFrontiers in physiology · 2026Article
- Spirulina as a sustainable functional ingredient: nutrient density, bioactives, and food applications.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Algal metabolites as emerging anti-virulence therapeutics against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Archives of microbiology · 2025Review
- Nutritional, Bio-Functional, and Antioxidant Properties of Enzymatic Hydrolysates Derived fromFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
With population growth expected in the near future and the planet's limited resources, alternative food sources are already being looked for. In this context, spirulina is called the food of the future due to its rich nutritional composition. This blue-green alga is primarily a valuable source of protein (55-70%) containing all essential amino acids. In its composition, it also contains unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, and pigments, including the valuable protein-pigment complex-phycocyanin. Due to its high content of complete protein and minerals such as iron and calcium, it is an excellent addition to diets, especially those of vegans and vegetarians. Despite several limitations to the use of spirulina, including its distinctive marine flavour, low consumer awareness, or relatively high price, scientists are attempting to enrich many food products with the microalga. This is supported not only by the improved nutritional composition of the fortified product but also by spirulina's impact on sustainable food production. Therefore, this review aims to create consumer attention by presenting spirulina as a valuable and sustainable food source with health-promoting potential and great future significance.
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