Micronutrients & recovery
Australian native microalgae (Scenedesmus sp., Nannochloropsis sp., Dunaliella sp., and a chlorophytic polyculture) offer superior or comparable nutritional profiles to commercial Spirulina and Chlorella supplements, specifically regarding high-quality protein, essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (EPA, ALA, ARA), and antioxidant pigments.
Consider adding Australian native microalgae like Nannochloropsis or Scenedesmus to your supplement regimen. These species offer high-quality protein and essential fatty acids like EPA and ALA, often in superior amounts compared to standard Spirulina or Chlorella products. This can be a strategic way to boost your intake of anti-inflammatory fats and antioxidants.
The Australian native microalgae exhibited similar, and in several cases superior, organic nutritional properties relative to the assessed commercial products, with biochemical profiles rich in high-quality protein, nutritious polyunsaturated fats (such as α-linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, and eicosapentaenoic acid), and antioxidant pigments.
Why this rating
The study is a biochemical analysis of cultured algae compared to commercial products, not a clinical trial measuring health outcomes in humans.
Source
Nutritional Evaluation of Australian Microalgae as Potential Human Health Supplements
Megan Kent et al. · PLoS ONE · 2015
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