Czy warto jeść algi?

Zygmunt Zdrojewicz¹, Bartosz Bieżyński², Piotr Krajewski²

Summary
Algae is a very diverse group of aquatic and land organisms that has been used by humans for ages. Nowadays algae are constantly growing in popularity. Thanks to their richness in nutrients and bioactive components (mineral salts, carbohydrates, protein, EFA, vitamins or microelements), they have found use in dietetics and many branches of medicine. Due to an increase of algae-related studies, many biologically active compounds have been discovered. Described as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-allergic or even anti-cancer, marine algae may be used in the treatment of many diseases. Currently one of their main uses is related to obesity but the action of algae is much more than that. The vast number of edible algae species and their biological diversity significantly increase their potential and the growing amount of research they undergo, give us reasons to assume that marine algae can play a big part in “nutrition of the future”. The aim of this study is to present the nutrition value of marine algae and their significance in medical treatment.

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