Saddiqa Ayesha, Faisal Zargham, Akram Noor, Afzaal Muhammad, Saeed Farhan, Ahmed Aftab, Almudaihim Abeer, Touqeer Muhammad, Ahmed Faiyaz, Asghar Aasma, Saeed Mubarra, Hailu Gebremichael Gebremedhin
Department of Food Science Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan.
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics Iqra University Karachi Pakistan.
Food Sci Nutr. 2024 Jul 29;12(10):6956-6969. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.4370. eCollection 2024 Oct.
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.
藻类衍生的天然化合物在治疗各种健康状况方面已显示出巨大潜力，包括癌症、肥胖症、糖尿病和炎症。纳米技术的最新进展使得利用这些化合物开发精确的药物递送系统和诊断工具成为可能。这一创新的核心是藻类叶绿素、类胡萝卜素和藻胆蛋白中发现的充满活力的色素，这些色素不仅赋予颜色，还具有显著的营养、药用和抗氧化特性。这些色素因其对健康的益处而广泛用于补充剂和食品工业。新兴研究突出了藻类色素通过调节肠道微生物群促进肠道健康的作用。本综述全面研究了藻类的治疗益处、藻类衍生纳米颗粒技术的最新进展以及藻类及其色素对肠道健康的协同作用。新的见解和最新数据强调了藻类化合物在现代医学和营养中的变革潜力。
