Table 1.
Examples of metabolites extracted from algae and their health-promoting effects.
| Metabolite. | Genera/Species | Effects on Health | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | Spirogyra sp. | Protects against UVB-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis. Vasorelaxant activity, protects against hypertension. | [42,43] |
| Phenolic extracts (Pyrogallol) | Spirulina platensis | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective activities | [45] |
| Phytoene | Dunaliella salina | Anti-inflammatory activity, Inhibition of AGE accumulation, anti-aging effect | [79] |
| β-carotene | Dunaliella salina | Antiproliferative activity (cancer) | [82] |
| Lutein | Chlorella ellipsoidea | Prevention and treatment of type-2 diabetes | [62] |
| Astaxanthin | Haematococcus pluvialis | Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic activities | [81] |
| Zeaxanthin | Chlorella ellipsoidea | Prevention and treatment of type-2 diabetes, protection from cardiac disfunction | [62] |
| Fucoxanthin | Undaria pinnatifida (brown alga), Codium fragile, Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Cyclotella cryptica | Anti-angiogenic activity, Inhibition of AGE accumulation | [77,78] |
| Siphonoxanthin | Undaria pinnatifida (brown alga), Codium fragile | Anti-angiogenic activity | [77,86] |