Abstract
Chlorella vulgaris is a green unicellular microalgae with biological and pharmacological properties important for human health. C. vulgaris has a long history of use as a food source and contains a unique and diverse composition of functional macro- and micro-nutrients including proteinsChlorella vulgaris is a green unicellular microalgae with biological and pharmacological properties important for human health. C. vulgaris has a long history of use as a food source and contains a unique and diverse composition of functional macro- and micro-nutrients including proteins, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals. Clinical trials have suggested that supplementation with C. vulgaris can ameliorate amelioration hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, and protect against oxidative stress, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this review, we summarize the findings on the health benefits of Chlorella supplementation and the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects., omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals. Clinical trials have suggested that supplementation with C. vulgaris can ameliorate amelioration hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, and protect against oxidative stress, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this review, we summarize the findings on the health benefits of Chlorella supplementation and the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects.
Keywords: Chlorella, dyslipidemia, diabetes, oxidative stress, cancer.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Chlorella vulgaris: A Multifunctional Dietary Supplement with Diverse Medicinal Properties
Volume: 22 Issue: 2
Author(s): Yunes Panahi, Behrad Darvishi, Narges Jowzi, Fatemeh Beiraghdar and Amirhossein Sahebkar
Affiliation:
Keywords: Chlorella, dyslipidemia, diabetes, oxidative stress, cancer.
Abstract: Chlorella vulgaris is a green unicellular microalgae with biological and pharmacological properties important for human health. C. vulgaris has a long history of use as a food source and contains a unique and diverse composition of functional macro- and micro-nutrients including proteinsChlorella vulgaris is a green unicellular microalgae with biological and pharmacological properties important for human health. C. vulgaris has a long history of use as a food source and contains a unique and diverse composition of functional macro- and micro-nutrients including proteins, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals. Clinical trials have suggested that supplementation with C. vulgaris can ameliorate amelioration hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, and protect against oxidative stress, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this review, we summarize the findings on the health benefits of Chlorella supplementation and the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects., omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals. Clinical trials have suggested that supplementation with C. vulgaris can ameliorate amelioration hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia, and protect against oxidative stress, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In this review, we summarize the findings on the health benefits of Chlorella supplementation and the molecular mechanisms underlying these effects.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Panahi Yunes, Darvishi Behrad, Jowzi Narges, Beiraghdar Fatemeh and Sahebkar Amirhossein, Chlorella vulgaris: A Multifunctional Dietary Supplement with Diverse Medicinal Properties, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2016; 22 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666151112145226
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1381612822666151112145226 |
Print ISSN 1381-6128 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-4286 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
"Tuberculosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Drug Discovery"
The Nobel Prize-winning discoveries of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and streptomycin have enabled an appropriate diagnosis and an effective treatment of tuberculosis (TB). Since then, many newer diagnosis methods and drugs have been saving millions of lives. Despite advances in the past, TB is still a leading cause of infectious disease mortality ...read more
Current Pharmaceutical challenges in the treatment and diagnosis of neurological dysfunctions
Neurological dysfunctions (MND, ALS, MS, PD, AD, HD, ALS, Autism, OCD etc..) present significant challenges in both diagnosis and treatment, often necessitating innovative approaches and therapeutic interventions. This thematic issue aims to explore the current pharmaceutical landscape surrounding neurological disorders, shedding light on the challenges faced by researchers, clinicians, and ...read more
Emerging and re-emerging diseases
Faced with a possible endemic situation of COVID-19, the world has experienced two important phenomena, the emergence of new infectious diseases and/or the resurgence of previously eradicated infectious diseases. Furthermore, the geographic distribution of such diseases has also undergone changes. This context, in turn, may have a strong relationship with ...read more
Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Treatment: Standard of Care and Recent Advances
In this thematic issue, we aim to provide a standard of care of the diagnosis and treatment of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. The editor will invite authors from different countries who will write review articles of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. The Diagnosis, Staging, Surgical Treatment, Non-Surgical Treatment all ...read more
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
- Announcements
Related Articles
-
Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibition in Atherosclerosis and Stroke
Current Molecular Medicine Angina in Women without Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Current Cardiology Reviews Lipid Nanocarriers and Molecular Targets for Malaria Chemotherapy
Current Drug Targets The Role of Coagulation and Fibrinolysis in the Pathogenesis of Acute Lung Injury
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews HPLC-DAD-Q-TOF/MS-Based Screening and Analysis of the Multiple Absorbed Bioactive Components in Rat Serum after Oral Administration of Xiexin Tang
Current Pharmaceutical Analysis Ultra-micronized Palmitoylethanolamide: An Efficacious Adjuvant Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets Polyphenols and Cardiovascular Disease: A Critical Summary of the Evidence
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry New Insights into HLA-G and Inflammatory Diseases
Inflammation & Allergy - Drug Targets (Discontinued) The Role of the Novel Adipocyte-Derived Protein Adiponectin in Human Disease: An Update
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry Dose Related Patterns of Ventricular Arrhythmia due to Carvedilol Withdrawal in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure
Current Drug Safety Inflammation, High Density Lipoprotein and Endothelium
Current Medicinal Chemistry Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Cancer
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Relationship Among Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Anthropometric and Metabolic Parameters in Subjects with Obesity
Endocrine, Metabolic & Immune Disorders - Drug Targets Enhancing Cardiovascular Dynamics by Inhibition of Thrombospondin- 1/CD47 Signaling
Current Drug Targets New Generation Calcium Channel Blockers in Hypertensive Treatment
Current Hypertension Reviews Lipid Mediator Profiling in Pulmonary Disease
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Computer-Aided Drug Design for AMP-Activated Protein Kinase Activators
Current Computer-Aided Drug Design Management of Peyronie's Disease after Collagenase (Xiaflex:<sup>®</sup>)
Current Drug Targets Gut Microbiota in Vascular Disease: Therapeutic Target?
Current Vascular Pharmacology GSK3 Inhibitors and Disease
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry