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Algae preparations as a source of beneficial healthy substances

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Jękot B., RZEWIŃSKA A., HAŁASZUK P., ROJOWSKI J., MUSZYŃSKA B.

Medicina Internacia Revuo

2016

vol. 27

issue 106

4-10

Algae used in OTC preparations and as functional food are available in the form of finished formulations: powders – lyophilisates, tablets, pills, capsules, and are widely used in cosmetics. In these formulations most commonly used species of algae is cyanobacteria: Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina platensis) and Arthrospira maxima (Spirulina maxima), species of red algae – red algae of the genus Porphyra: Porphyra yezoensis and Porphyra tenera and brown algae – Fucus vesiculosus and green algae for example: Chlorella vulgaris. They are used in cosmetology, pharmacy, food industry, agriculture and environmental protection. Hence, getting to know the current state of the market and knowledge of the preparations containing algae and the promotion of knowledge about their effectiveness is expedient to influence effectively on the prevention of civilization diseases. Conducting a survey on knowledge of the preparations of algae, efficiency and preventive properties may allow to know the current state of knowledge in Poland, about the development of effective promotion in order to use of them. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and the possibility of using supplements and food additives containing algae and assessment of the effectiveness of activities in the first reinforcement and anti-aging preparations containing algae in the studied groups of people. Algae due to the fact that are a source of many substances such as amino acids, proteins, minerals, vitamins, polysaccharides, lipids, and polyamides, which are necessary for the proper functioning of the human body, have been used in various industries.

Mycosteroles — characteristics and biological iMportance

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SUŁKOWSKA-ZIAJA K., HAŁASZUK P., MASTEJ M., PIECHACZEK M., MUSZYŃSKA B.

A group of natural sterols isolated from mushrooms are mycosterols, of which derivatives the most interesting is ergosterol (5,7,22-ergostatrien-3β-ol) and its peroxide, which are presented in the fruiting bodies of most of the representatives of the Basidiomycota taxon. Mushroom sterols are synthesized in a similar way, but the reaction sequence, which is squalene metabolism and the stereochemistry of the major products are different. As with many derivatives of isoprene, the basic unit of the synthesis of sterols is isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP), which in turn is synthesized from acetyl-CoA by alternately pass away of mevalonic acid. Mycosteroles, they are considered beneficial compounds that have health promoting effects. It has been proven their ability to lower serum cholesterol, may also be effective in the prevention of certain types of cancer. Ergosterol, which is common in mushrooms, as peroxidation products thereof, also exhibits many beneficial effects. It may have the potential health benefits and influence on the improvement of essential physiological functions of human body, including reduced pain associated with the activity of inflammation, reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease, inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) and lowering cholesterol levels. It also has antioxidant properties and inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria.

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2 Medicina Internacia Revuo

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1 ROJOWSKI J.

1 RZEWIŃSKA A.

1 SUŁKOWSKA-ZIAJA K.

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