Spirulina Key of Health
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TREND IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 8 (5):
1127-1133 (October 2024)Abstract
Spirulina is valuable for human and animal nutrition, as well as for environmental protection through wastewater recycling and energy conservation. The review focuses on the characteristics of Spirulina platensis. It is rich in proteins 60 70 , vitamins, and minerals, making it a valuable protein supplement for undernourished children in developing countries one kilogram of assorted vegetables is equal to one gram of spirulina protein. The amino acid composition of Spirulina protein is among the best in the plant world, surpassing that of soybeans. Spirulina can be mass cultivated in both fresh water and wastewater. When grown in clean waters under controlled conditions, it can be used for human nutrition. When grown in wastewater, it is used as animal feed and provides a source of fine chemicals and fuels. The wastewater system is highly applicable in densely populated countries like India, where large quantities of waste are generated, posing environmental problems. Prof. Deepti N Chaudhari | Prajakta J Kokate | Adinath P Kakade | Supriya K Jadhav "Spirulina: Key of Health" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-5 , October 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd70516.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/70516/spirulina-key-of-health/prof-deepti-n-chaudhari