Algae Products and their Medical Applications

ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONSAnna Margarita F. Pineda 8-Rutherford

HISTORY OF ALGAE

“ The life of the planet began the long, slow process of modulating and regulating the physical conditions of the planet. The oxygen in today's atmosphere is almost entirely the result of photosynthetic living, which had its start with the appearance of blue-green algae among the microorganisms.”

-Lewis Thomas

WHAT IS ALGAE?

· Large, successful group of organisms, flourish in sea · Can produce foods (sugars) from the sun · Kingdom Protista

WHAT IS ALGAE?

· Base of the aquatic food chain ·Its growth is a natural occurrence in all water bodies · Reproduces rapidly on hot weather

ALGAE PURPOSEMarine Food and Medicine

Blue-Green Global Carbon and Nitrogen Budgets

Red Coral Reefs

Green Capture light energy to produce sugar

TYPES OF ALGAE AND PURPOSES

HARMFUL ALGAE

ADVANTAGES

1. Algae Grow Fast 2. Algae Can Have High Biofuel Yields 3. Algae Consume CO2 4. Algae Do Not Compete With Agriculture

5. Purify Wastewaters

ADVANTAGES

6. Can Be Grown in the Sea

7. Energy Source

8. Job Creation Engine

9. Produce Many Useful Products

10.Used for Fuel, Feed and Food

DISADVANTAGES

1. Costly

2. Difficulty in finding cheap sources of sterile CO2

3. Some species cause fish kills and contamination

ALGAL PRODUCTS

Different types of Algae is used for

different medicinal and health purposes.

ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Spirulina➤ Human and animal food or

nutritional supplement

➤ Also known as: Blue-green algae

➤ Commonly found in tropical or subtropical waters with high salt content

➤ Made primarily from from two species of cyanobacteria: 1. Arthrospira Platensis 2. Arthrospira Maxima

Spirulina➤ Weight loss

➤ Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

➤ Hay fever

➤ Diabetes

➤ Stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety

➤ Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

➤ Treating precancerous growths

➤ Boost immune system

➤ Improves memory

➤ Increases metabolism and energy

➤ Lowers cholesterol

➤ Preventing heart diseases

➤ Heals wounds

➤ Improves digestion and bowel movement

➤ Other health women’s issues



Chlorella➤ Considered a superfood

➤ Important role in detoxification

➤ High content of protein, vitamins and minerals

➤ Grows in fresh water

➤ Mostly found in the US, Japan and Taiwan

➤ Made into powder, tablets, and liquid extracts


Chlorella➤ Treats:

• Ulcers• Rashes due to radiant treatment• Trichomoniasis

➤ Prevents:• Constipation• Bad breath,• Hypertension

➤ Reduce cholesterol and asthma attacks

➤ Relieve premenstrual syndrome

➤ Promotes mental health

➤ Increase energy


Beta-Carotene➤ Dunaliella salina

➤ Group of red, orange and yellow pigments called carotenoids

➤ Marine microalga is a rich sourch of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, etc.

➤ Also found in vegetables, fruits and whole grains

➤ Vitamin A


Beta-Carotene ➤ Treats:

• AIDS• Alcoholism • Alzheimer’s disease• Parkinson’s disease • Depression• Epilepsy• Headache• Heartburn• High blood pressure• Infertility• Rheumatoid Arthritis• Schizophrenia• Skin disorders (Vitiligo)

➤ Prevents:

• Certain Cancers • Heart disease• Cataracts

➤ Reduce cholesterol and asthma attacks

➤ For underfed women

➤ Risk of sunburn

➤ Increase energy


Astaxanthin➤ Naturally occurring high-value

carotenoid pigment with excellent antioxidant effects.

➤ Causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp and other seafood.

➤ Protect cells from damage.

➤ Improve the way the immune system functions.


➤Treats:• Alzheimer’s disease• Parkinson’s disease• High cholesterol• Age-related macular

degeneration (AMD)

Astaxanthin


➤ Red algae

➤ Reflects red light and absorbs blue light

➤ Food science, immunodiagnostic, therapy, cosmetics, protein and cell labelling, and analytical processes

Phycoerythrin


➤ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DCA)

➤ Produced by the use of algae

➤ Have gained considerable importance due to their association with the prevention and treatment of several diseases.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids


➤ Cures:

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

• Depression• Asthma• ADHD• Alzheimer’s Disease• Dementia

➤ Helps baby development

FUN FACT!

ALGAE AMONG POLAR BEARS?


➤ Seaweed extract such as the wakame and hijiki

➤ Brown seaweed

➤ Found in much smaller amounts of in red seaweed and green seaweed

➤ Carotenoid

➤ Performs a limited form of photosynthesis

Fucoxanthin


➤ Cures:

• Cancer• Diabetes

➤ Weight loss

Fucoxanthin


➤ Substance that helps convert food into energy

➤ Powerful antioxidant made in the human body

➤ Basic cell function

Coenzyme Q10➤ Also known as CoQ10


Coenzyme Q10➤ Cures:

• Cancer• Diabetes• Genetic disorders• HIV/AIDS• Heart Conditions• Muscular Dystrophies• Parkinson’s Disease

➤ Prevents:

• Eye disease• Chest pain• Asthma• Chronic Fatigue• High Cholesterol• Treatment of chemotherapy

side-effects on children


➤ Cell-wall constituents of brown algae (Phaeophyceae)

➤ Chain-forming heteropolysaccharides

Alginates


Alginates➤ Reduce the amount of strong

chemicals such as:• Barium• Tin• Cadmium• Manganese• Zinc• Mercury

➤ Lower cholesterol

➤ Treats high blood pressure➤ Throat lozenges

➤ Peel-off facial masks

Neuroprotective Products

• both micro algae and marco algae

• promote nerve cell survival


Drugs

• Algal chemistry has interested many researches in order to develop new drugs


Antimicrobials, Antivirals, and Antifungals

• both micro algae and marco algae

• exhibit antimicrobial activity which finds use in various chemical industries


Human Therapeutic Proteins

• Pharmaceutical companies could substantially reduce the expense of costly treatments for cancer


POP QUESTION!

What makes Algae different? • Algae is Eukaryotic, having a nucleus, which makes them

different from bacteria. • Algae are very diverse among plants due to their cell

structures.


• Osmoregulators • Antioxidants • Anti-microbial agents (antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoa) • Anti-tumor agents • Anti-obesity agents • Anti-viral agents • Anti-inflammatory agents • Anti-adhesive properties • Aid in the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems • Fibromyalgia, diabetes, and hypertension patients • Degenerative diseases treatment


• Skin disease treatment • Fluorescent pigment (Immunoassays) • Therapeutic delivering agents for heart disease, autoimmune

diseases, and cognitive decline, in the form of Dementia and Alzheimer's

• Radioactive protection • Medicinal purposes which include: sterols, toxins, proteins, amino

acids, MAA, etc. • Cosmetics as thickening agents, water-binding agents and

antioxidants • Anti-Cellulite agent • Skin care, sun protections and hair care agents and as a treatment

for wounds, burns and bruises


Thank you for listening.

QUESTIONS!

1. This is the base of the aquatic food chain.

A. FungiB. ProtistaC. AlgaeD. Sand

QUESTIONS!

2-3. Give 2 Advantages of Algae

4-5. Give 2 Disadvantages of Algae

QUESTIONS!

6. Which type of Algae is this?

A. SpirulinaB. ChlorellaC. Beta-CaroteneD. Fucoxanthin

QUESTIONS!


A. Beta-CaroteneB. AstaxanthinC. SpirulinaD. Chlorella

QUESTIONS!


A. Coenzyme Q10B. AlginatesC. AstaxanthinD. Beta-Carotene

QUESTIONS!


A. PhycoerythrinB. Fucoxanthin C. Omega-3 Fatty AcidsD. Spirulina

QUESTIONS!

10. How is Algae different from bacteria?

QUESTIONS!

1. This is the base of the aquatic food chain.

A. FungiB. ProtistaC. Algae D. Sand

QUESTIONS!

2-3. Give 2 Advantages of Algae1. Algae Grow Fast2. Algae Can Have High Biofuel Yields3. Algae Consume CO24. Algae Do Not Compete With Agriculture5. Purify Wastewaters 6. Can Be Grown in the Sea7. Energy Source8. Job Creation Engine9. Produce Many Useful Products10.Used for Fuel, Feed and Food

QUESTIONS!

3-5. Give 2 Disadvantages of Algae

1. Costly 2. Difficulty in finding cheap sources of sterile CO2 3. Some species cause fish kills and contamination

QUESTIONS!


A. SpirulinaB. ChlorellaC. Beta-Carotene D. Fucoxanthin

QUESTIONS!


A. Beta-CaroteneB. Astaxanthin C. SpirulinaD. Chlorella

QUESTIONS!


A. Coenzyme Q10B. Alginates C. AstaxanthinD. Beta-Carotene

QUESTIONS!


A. PhycoerythrinB. Fucoxanthin C. Omega-3 Fatty AcidsD. Spirulina

QUESTIONS!

10. How is Algae different from bacteria?

• Algae is Eukaryotic, having a nucleus, which makes them

different from bacteria.

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Algae Products and their Medical Applications