NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF SPIRULINA: MINI REVIEW

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Ankita Kanwar
Dr.Priyanka Mathur

Abstract

Spirulina, blue green algae has high protein content (50-60%), antioxidant content, fatty acid content , and is currently utilized as nutritional supplement around the world. Composition of amino acid in  Spirulina ranks among the best in the plant world. Spirulina, a blue green microalga found in alkaline water bodies, has antioxidant, anti-tumor, antiobesity, and anti-diabetic properties. Its high nutritional value and diverse applications make it a "wonder medicine." Spirulina contains high-quality protein, vitamins, amino acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, and pigments, including beta-carotene. It is used as a nutraceutical food supplement and has a long history of use as a food source. Studies show Spirulina has promising biological activities like antitumor, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, hypocholesterolemic, effects due to its natural constituents, including antioxidants and scavenging activities. Spirulina is used as a nutraceutical food supplement and has a long history of use as food service.

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Ankita Kanwar

Research Scholar, School of Life Sciences, IIS (deemed to be) University Rajasthan, India

Dr.Priyanka Mathur

Professor, School of Life Sciences, IIS deemed to be University, Rajasthan,India

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