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ReviewFood science & nutrition2024

Algal pigments: Therapeutic potential and food applications.

Ayesha Saddiqa, Zargham Faisal, Noor Akram, Muhammad Afzaal, Farhan Saeed, Aftab Ahmed, Abeer Almudaihim, Muhammad Touqeer, Faiyaz Ahmed, Aasma Asghar and 2 more

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Review in Food science & nutrition, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Ayesha SaddiqaDepartment of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.
Zargham FaisalDepartment of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Iqra University Karachi Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4389-4473
Noor AkramFood Safety & Biotechnology Lab, Department of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2100-6212
Muhammad AfzaalDepartment of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9047-9075
Farhan SaeedDepartment of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5340-4015
Aftab AhmedDepartment of Nutritional Sciences Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.
Abeer AlmudaihimDepartment of Clinical Nutrition King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad TouqeerDepartment of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.
Faiyaz AhmedDepartment of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences Qassim University Buraydah Saudi Arabia.
Aasma AsgharDepartment of Nutritional Sciences Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.
Mubarra SaeedDepartment of Food and Nutrition Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.
Gebremichael Gebremedhin HailuFood Technology and Process Engineering Oda Bultum University Chiro Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7376-0700

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Algae-derived natural compounds have shown significant potential in treating various health conditions, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, and inflammation. Recent advancements in nanotechnology have enabled the development of precise drug delivery systems and diagnostic tools utilizing these compounds. Central to this innovation are the vibrant pigments found in algae chlorophylls, carotenoids, and phycobiliproteins which not only impart color but also possess notable nutritional, medicinal, and antioxidant properties. These pigments are extensively used in supplements and the food industry for their health benefits. Emerging research highlights the role of algal pigments in promoting gut health by modulating gut microbiota. This review comprehensively examines the therapeutic benefits of algae, recent progress in algal-derived nanoparticle technology, and the synergistic effects of algae and their pigments on gut health. Novel insights and recent data underscore the transformative potential of algal compounds in modern medicine and nutrition.

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algal pigmentsbiological propertiesfood applicationsnutritiontherapeutic

Identifiers

PMID39479711
PMCPMC11521690

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