ALGAE AS NUTRITION, MEDICINE AND COSMETIC: THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY, PRESENT STATUS AND FUTURE TRENDS

Abstract

Marine algae have been known and utilized from the ancient era. It is the source of chemical compounds mainly useful as a food for their richness in protein, fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. Physiologically active compounds also have a great potential to play an important role as cosmetic, medicine and as a pharmaceutical aid. In this review, the provided information will play an important role in the medicinal and cosmeceutical production in future.