ALGAE AS NUTRITION, MEDICINE AND COSMETIC: THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY, PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE TRENDS
Maryam Anis, Salman Ahmed and Muhammad Mohtasheemul Hasan*
ABSTRACT
Marine algae have been known and utilized from the ancient era. It is
the source of chemical compounds mainly useful as a food for their
richness in protein, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Physiologically
active compounds also have a great potential to play an important role
as cosmetic, medicine and as a pharmaceutical aid. In this review, the
provided information will play an important role in the medicinal and
cosmeceutical production in future.
Keywords: Algae, algal research, history, cosmeceutical, medicine, nutrition.
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