SPIRULINA: A MULTIFUNCTIONAL MICROALGA WITH NUTRITIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
AbstractSpirulina is a very helpful cyanobacterium that is rich in protein, essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and biologically active components like phycocyanin, carotenoids, and polysaccharides. Its strong antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidiabetic, and anticancer qualities are supported by these components, making it beneficial for use in pharmaceuticals and health supplements. Spirulina can be used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, functional food, and sustainable development industries due to its ease of cultivation and sustainability. Even though they are usually safe, quality control is essential to prevent contamination from toxins or heavy metals. All things considered, spirulina is a versatile microalga with significant therapeutic and nutritional advantages.
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Sanket B. Phirange *, Chanchal N. Raj, Shraddha V. Patil, Mayuri C. Prabhu, Tushar R. Pawar and Aashish S. Jain
Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
sanketphirange99@gmail.com
02 January 2026
27 January 2026
29 January 2026
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.IJP.13(1).13-23
31 January 2026
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