The biochemistry and effectiveness of antioxidants in food, fruits, and marine algae

LL Pruteanu, DS Bailey, AC Grădinaru, L Jäntschi - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is more effective to maintain good health than to regain it after losing it. This work focuses
on the biochemical defense mechanisms against free radicals and their role in building and …

Valuable pigments from microalgae: phycobiliproteins, primary carotenoids, and fucoxanthin

G Chini Zittelli, R Lauceri, C Faraloni… - Photochemical & …, 2023 - Springer
Phycobiliproteins, carotenoids and fucoxanthin are photosynthetic pigments extracted from
microalgae and cyanobacteria with great potential biotechnological applications, as healthy …

Algal carotenoids: chemistry, sources, and application

I Generalić Mekinić, V Šimat, NB Rathod, I Hamed… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Recently, the isolation and identification of various biologically active secondary metabolites
from algae have been of scientific interest, with particular attention paid to carotenoids …

Therapeutic potential of polyphenols and other micronutrients of marine origin

L Pereira, J Cotas - Marine drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polyphenols are compounds found in various plants and foods, known for their antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties. Recently, researchers have been exploring the therapeutic …

Microalgae, seaweeds and aquatic bacteria, archaea, and yeasts: sources of carotenoids with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory health-promoting actions in …

P Mapelli-Brahm, P Gómez-Villegas, ML Gonda… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
Carotenoids are a large group of health-promoting compounds used in many industrial
sectors, such as foods, feeds, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and colorants …

Microalgae produce antioxidant molecules with potential preventive effects on mitochondrial functions and skeletal muscular oxidative stress

J Vignaud, C Loiseau, J Hérault, C Mayer, M Côme… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, microalgae have become a source of molecules for a healthy life. Their
composition of carbohydrates, peptides, lipids, vitamins and carotenoids makes them a …

Assessment of the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of seaweed-derived extracts

M Hejna, M Dell'Anno, Y Liu, L Rossi, A Aksmann… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
In swine farming, animals develop diseases that require the use of antibiotics. In-feed
antibiotics as growth promoters have been banned due to the increasing concern of …

Bioprocessing to preserve and improve microalgae nutritional and functional potential: novel insight and perspectives

M Verni, C Demarinis, CG Rizzello, E Pontonio - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Microalgae are aquatic unicellular microorganisms and, although various species are
approved for human consumption, Arthrospira and Chlorella are the most widespread …

Algae incorporation and nutritional improvement: The case of a Whole-Wheat pasta

BCC Oliveira, M Machado, S Machado, ASG Costa… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Algae contain high-quality proteins, dietary fiber, minerals, and phenolic compounds,
making them promising alternative ingredients. Since pasta is consumed worldwide, it can …

Algae-Derived Natural Products in Diabetes and Its Complications—Current Advances and Future Prospects

L Pereira, A Valado - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Diabetes poses a significant global health challenge, necessitating innovative therapeutic
strategies. Natural products and their derivatives have emerged as promising candidates for …