Any of many microscopic photosynthetic protists, often living as single cells and floating as plankton. Spirulina has a blend of nutrients that no single plant source can provide. His earlier book, earth food spirulina, was also an algae best seller and. This 2010 edition spirulina world food has been updated by. Mixotrophic cultivation of microalga spirulina platensis. Robert henrikson m i r 0 a l g a spirulina superalimento del futuro. Microscopic view of microalgae spirulina cyanobacteria, photo by e. Nutritional and toxicological aspects of spirulina. In contrast to most vegetable matter, spirulina does not have a cell wall made of cellulose, thereby making it easily digestible. Robert henrikson envisions a future where algae microfarms. Over 30 years of international scientific research thousands of. Article in russian mazo vk, gmoshinskii iv, zilova is. Studies have been conducted on microalga spirulina platensis arthrospira platensis due to its therapeutic potential in several areas, including the capacity for preventing and decreasing the. Robert henrikson, a green business entrepreneur, has been instrumental in developing algae as a world food resource for over 30 years.
Scenedesmus, spirulina cells do not have cellulose walls, but a relatively fragile envelope of murein 3, 10, 27. Effect of microalga spirulina platensis arthrospira. In its commercial use, the common name, spirulina, refers to the dried biomass of the cyanobacterium, arthrospira platensis, and is a whole product of biological origin. Pdf antioxidant activity of the microalga spirulina maxima. This explains the very high digestibility of its proteins 8390% in ordinary dried spirulina, as. Review for application and medicine effects of spirulina. Xavier niella adepartment of ecology, faculty of sciences. Other microalgae offer even higher productivity for protein, oils and carbohydrates. Microalgae produce vast array of natural products including. Even though it is singlecelled, spirulina is relatively large, attaining sizes of 0. Review for application and medicine effects of spirulina, microalgae.
Spirulina powder pure raw nongmo fresh organic spirulina. Spirulina is a microalga rich in proteins, vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Antioxidant activity of the microalga spirulina maxima. He has been president of a major algae food company and founder. Spirulina world food how this micro algae can transform your health and our planet. Spirulina is a microalga which offers biological functions highly favorable for tissue engineering. Algae in historical legends march 10, 2011, by robert henrikson. Potential health benefits of spirulina microalgae springerlink. Microalga spirulina spanish edition henrikson, robert, cruz herce, alfredo on.
When given spirulina, old cats and dogs with dull, thinning coats have been seen to develop thick, lustrous coats. Microalga spirulina superalimento del futuro robert henrikson urano 1998. Preparation of nanofibers containing the microalga. Spirulina is a highly nutritious natural substance, which has in recent years gained, once again, interest in both developing and developed countries. Spirulina platensis stands out for being one of the richest protein sources of microbial origin 460630 g kg1, dry matter basis, having similar protein levels when compared to meat and soybeans. Health aspects of spirulina arthrospira microalga food. How this remarkable bluegreen algae can transform your health and our planet. Nutritional and toxicological aspects of nutr hosp. Robert henrikson is the author of earth food spirulina 3. Spirulina arthrospira is a filamentous cyanobacterium that is grown commercially for food and feed and as a food coloring and additive. The feasibility of industrial production of spirulina. This microorganism grows photosynthetically but an organic substrate can stimulate its growth.
Annexinv staining showed that aqueous extract of spirulina induced apoptosis of hsc after. Carotenoid production from microalga, dunaliella salina. Robert henrikson is ceo of smart microfarms, developing scalable microalgae systems for community, urban and rooftop gardens for high value food that is local, sustainable and profitable. Potential application of microalga spirulina platensis as. For 35 years robert has been an entrepreneur in algae, bamboo and natural resources. Download this entire book as a 194 page pdf file 4.
He is president of a major algae food company and a director of the worlds largest spirulina farm. Department of fisheries, college of agriculture, islamic azad university, ahvaz branch. Algae practitioner book algae microfarms algae industry magazine. Microalga spirulina robert henrikson 50 mb 2170 views like liked. In one of the first books on microalgae, spirulina, the whole food. Microalga spirulina robert henrikson 50 mb slideshare.
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