Hypocholesterolemic Effects of Nutraceuticals Produced from the Red Microalga Porphyridium sp. in Rats

Hypocholesterolemic Effects of Nutraceuticals Produced from the Red Microalga Porphyridium sp. in Rats

Red microalgae contain functional sulfated polysaccharides (containing dietary fibers), polyunsaturated fatty acids, zeaxanthin, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Studies in rat models support the therapeutic properties of algal biomass and isolated polysaccharides. Algal products incorporated into...

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Main Authors: Shoshana Malis Arad, Zecharia Madar, Aliza Hannah Stark, Reuven Chayoth, Irit Dvir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
red microalgae
nutraceuticals
hypocholesterolemic agents
dietary fiber
foodomics
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/1/2/156/

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