<i>Arthrospira platensis</i> (<i>Spirulina</i>) fortified functional foods ameliorate iron and protein malnutrition by improving growth and modulating oxidative stress and gut microbiota in rats
Raman Kumar, Vinesh Sharma, Sampa Das, Vikram Patial, Vidyashankar Srivatsan
Abstract
Spirulina fortified food products were developed for nutrition programs targeting children of 3 to 10 years old. Feeding fortified foods promoted recovery from iron and protein deficiency, reduced oxidative stress and improved gut microflora in rats.
Topics & Concepts
Spirulina (dietary supplement)Food scienceOxidative stressFortified FoodLipid peroxidationCarotenoidSuperoxide dismutaseChemistryFunctional foodAntioxidantBiologyBiochemistryFortificationOrganic chemistryRaw materialMoringa oleifera research and applicationsAquaculture Nutrition and GrowthAlgal biology and biofuel production