Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health by M. E. Gershwin, Am... - 9781420052565

CRC Press

Highly detailed and heavily referenced, Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health provides a wealth of experimental data on one of the most popular and well researched functional foods on the multi billion dollar global food supplement market. The book outlines the history and features of the plant itself including cultivation, handling, storage, and packaging as well as its use as a therapeutic food product. It discusses Spirulina's nutrition and anti-oxidant profile; its effects on neurobiology, immunity, NK activation, and antibody production; and its role as an antibacterial and antiviral agent. The final chapters look at potential interactions with pharmaceuticals or other bioavailable compounds. > Astonishingly rich in nutrients, Spirulina is one of the most popular and well researched functional foods in the multi-billion dollar global food supplement market. This ancient species provides readily bioavailable protein along with carotenoids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, an""