2013
DOI: 10.5433/2316-5200.2013v2n1p49
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Cianobactérias: uma revisão sobre potencial nutricional e alguns aspectos biotecnológicos

Abstract: SUMMARYCyanobacteria are used in human nutrition since ancient times, with very high biotechnological, therapeutical and nutrition potential. The aim of this article was to review the main nutritional aspects related to the cyanobacteria that justify its introduction in food. The studies analyzed dealt especially with the cyanobacterium Spirulina and highlighted the high content of assential amino acids and lipids, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants. It is concluded that the cyanobacterial represent an ex… Show more

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“…A. platensis has also been exploited for therapeutic purposes of various conditions [ 22 ], such as anaemia, hepatotoxicity, reduction of cholesterol and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, and hyperglycaemia [ 23 , 24 ]. Although the plasma lipid profile was largely affected by diet, our data are not in line with the former reports.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A. platensis has also been exploited for therapeutic purposes of various conditions [ 22 ], such as anaemia, hepatotoxicity, reduction of cholesterol and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, and hyperglycaemia [ 23 , 24 ]. Although the plasma lipid profile was largely affected by diet, our data are not in line with the former reports.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the most significant and critical barrier to the implementation in the market of commercially viable algae production remains the high cost of production, especially in relation to the value of cultivation and processing. In addition, in view of low process productivity, the microalgae industry will be forced to focus or rely on a multi-product biorefinery approach [ 114 ].…”
Section: Cyanobacteria and Microalgae At Brazilmentioning
confidence: 99%