Microalgae in Health and Disease Prevention
by Ira A. Levine, Joël Fleurence
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780128114056 |
| eText ISBN | 9780128114063 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 354 |
Microalgae in Health and Disease Prevention is an Academic Press reference addressing the historical and potential use of microalgae, extracts, secondary metabolites, and molecular constituents for human health and disease prevention.
The volume examines microalgae biology, systematics, and biochemical profiles, including lipids, proteins, pigments, and phylogenetically arranged carbohydrate diversity. It also reviews functional food applications, alcohol, and antimicrobial and anticancer properties.
Prepared by contributors advancing the use of algae and seaweed in health, diet, and nutrition, the reference highlights notable commercial and research genera such as Arthrospira, Chlorella, Dunaliella, and Euglena.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Algae: A Way of Life and Health
Chapter 2: Society and Microalgae: Understanding the Past and Present
Chapter 3: Biology of Microalgae
Chapter 4: Microalgal Systematics
Chapter 5: Lipids from Microalgae
Chapter 6: Carbohydrate Diversity in Microalgae: A Phylogenetically Arranged Presentation
Chapter 7: Proteins and Pigments
Chapter 8: Minerals and Trace Elements in Microalgae
Chapter 9: Microalgae in Medicine and Human Health: A Historical Perspective
Chapter 10: Microalgae in Human Health: Interest as a Functional Food
Chapter 11: Microalgae and Alcohol
Chapter 12: Anticancer, Antiviral, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Properties in Microalgae
Chapter 13: Microalgae and Toxins
Chapter 14: Antiallergic and Allergic Properties
Chapter 15: Microalgal Application in Cosmetics
Chapter 16: Psychoactive Properties of Microalgae
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