Microalgal carotenoids: beneficial effects and potential in human health.
Microalgae are huge natural sources of high-value compounds with health-promoting properties. The carotenoids derived from microalgae have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which allow them to provide health benefits. In this article, the bioactivities of microalgal carotenoids are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on astaxanthin, a ketocarotenoid with extraordinary potential for protecting against a wide range of diseases.
Institute for Food & Bioresource Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China. sfchencoe@pku.edu.cn.
Jie
J
Zhang
Zheng
Z
Sun
Peipei
P
Sun
Tianpeng
T
Chen
Feng
F
Chen
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000032:analysis; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000032:analysis; D002338:Carotenoids / Q000032:analysis*; D058870:Food, Organic / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D058086:Microalgae / Q000737:chemistry*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000975:Antioxidants; D002338:Carotenoids