Microalgae in Health and Disease Prevention

Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-12-811405-6
Verlag: ACADEMIC PR INC

Buch, Englisch, 354 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 280 mm, Gewicht: 821 g

Microalgae in Health and Disease Prevention is a comprehensive reference that addresses the historical and potential use of microalgae, its extracts, secondary metabolites, and molecular constituents for enhancing human health and preventing diseases. Each chapter features an overview, and the book includes coverage of microalgae biology, harmful algae, the use of microalgae in alcohol and food, and as sources of macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. The historical use of microalgae, in addition to its potential use as a nutraceutical and cosmeceutical, is also addressed.

The book provides coverage of relevant, up-to-date research as assembled by a group of contributors who are dedicated to the advancement of microalgae use in health, diet and nutrition.

Zielgruppe

<p>Researchers and students in phycology, biofuels, nutrient extraction, cosmaceuticals, nutraceutical, sustainable agriculture, and algal-ased biotechnology. This book will benefit courses on algal-based biotechology, non-traditional medicine, and natural product chemistry.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Levine, Ira

Fleurence, Joel

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Lebensmitteltechnologie und Getränketechnologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Algae: A Way of Life and Health

2. Society and Microalgae: Understanding the Past and Present

3. Biology of Microalgae

4. Microalgal Systematics

5. Lipids from Microalgae

6. Carbohydrate Diversity in Microalgae: A Phylogenetically Arranged Presentation

8. Minerals and Trace Elements in Microalgae

9. Microalgae in Medicine and Human Health: A Historical Perspective

10. Microalgae in Human Health: Interest as a Functional Food

11. Microalgae and Alcohol

12. Anticancer, Antiviral, Antibacterial, and Antifungal Properties in Microalgae

13. Microalgae and Toxins

14. Antiallergic and Allergic Properties

15. Microalgal Application in Cosmetics

16. Psychoactive Properties of Microalgae

Über Autor(innen)

Levine, Ira
Dr. Ira A. Levine, Ph.D. is a tenured Professor of natural and applied sciences at the University of Southern Maine, President and Board Chair of the Algae Foundation, Executive Director of Professors Beyond Borders, and the CEO of Algal Aquaculture Professionals, LLC. Dr. Levine was: selected as the Trustee Professor of University of Southern Maine for 2017-18. He was awarded the U.S. State Department's distinguished Fulbright New Century Scholar in 2009-10 and Chair Fulbright in 2016-17. He was a visiting Professor of biology at Duke University in 2007-08. Dr. Levine combines 33 years of basic and applied research in physiological ecology and cultivation of algae, algal farm management, and aquaculture engineering. His farming experience includes open-ocean and pond cultivation in Canada, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, and USA (Hawaii, Florida, and Maine). Current efforts include algal cultivar enhancement for biofeeds, human nutraceuticals, and cosmeceuticals, fine chemicals, and algal-based biofuels.