State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
National Engineering Research Center for Functional Food, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf. 2024 Jul;23(4):e13418. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.13418.
Exploring isolated and confined environments (IACEs), such as deep-sea ecosystems, polar regions, and outer space, presents multiple challenges. Among these challenges, ensuring sustainable food supply over long timescales and maintaining the health of personnel are fundamental issues that must be addressed. Microalgae, as a novel food resource, possess favorable physiological and nutritional characteristics, demonstrating potential as nutritional support in IACEs. In this review, we discuss the potential of microalgae as a nutritional supplement in IACEs from four perspectives. The first section provides a theoretical foundation by reviewing the environmental adaptability and previous studies in IACEs. Subsequently, the typical nutritional components of microalgae and their bioavailability are comprehensively elucidated. And then focus on the impact of these ingredients on health enhancement and elucidate its mechanisms in IACEs. Combining the outstanding stress resistance, rich active ingredients, the potential to alleviate osteoporosis, regulate metabolism, and promote mental well-being, microalgae demonstrate significant value for food applications. Furthermore, the development of novel microalgae biomatrices enhances health safeguards. Nevertheless, the widespread application of microalgae in IACEs still requires extensive studies and more fundamental data, necessitating further exploration into improving bioavailability, high biomass cultivation methods, and enhancing palatability.
探索孤立和封闭环境（IACEs），如深海生态系统、极地地区和外层空间，面临着诸多挑战。在这些挑战中，确保在长时间内可持续供应食物和维持人员健康是必须解决的基本问题。微藻作为一种新型食物资源，具有良好的生理和营养特性，在 IACEs 中具有作为营养支持的潜力。在这篇综述中，我们从四个方面讨论了微藻作为 IACEs 营养补充品的潜力。第一节通过回顾 IACEs 中的环境适应性和先前的研究，为讨论提供了理论基础。随后，全面阐述了微藻的典型营养成分及其生物利用度。然后重点讨论这些成分对健康增强的影响，并阐明其在 IACEs 中的作用机制。微藻具有出色的抗逆性、丰富的活性成分、缓解骨质疏松症、调节代谢和促进心理健康的潜力，在食品应用方面具有显著价值。此外，新型微藻生物基质的开发增强了健康保障。然而，微藻在 IACEs 中的广泛应用仍需要广泛的研究和更基础的数据，需要进一步探索提高生物利用度、高生物量培养方法和增强适口性。
