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- 1. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Anna Margarita F. Pineda 8-Rutherford
- 2. HISTORY OF ALGAE “The life of the planet began the long, slow process of modulating and regulating the physical conditions of the planet. The oxygen in today's atmosphere is almost entirely the result of photosynthetic living, which had its start with the appearance of blue-green algae among the microorganisms.” -Lewis Thomas
- 3. WHAT IS ALGAE? ·Large, successful group of organisms, flourish in sea · Can produce foods (sugars) from the sun · Kingdom Protista
- 4. WHAT IS ALGAE? ·Base of the aquatic food chain ·Its growth is a natural occurrence in all water bodies · Reproduces rapidly on hot weather
- 5. ALGAE PURPOSE Marine Foodand Medicine Blue-Green Global Carbon and Nitrogen Budgets Red Coral Reefs Green Capture light energy to produce sugar TYPES OF ALGAE AND PURPOSES
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- 7. ADVANTAGES 1. Algae GrowFast 2.Algae Can Have High BiofuelYields 3. Algae Consume CO2 4.Algae Do Not Compete With Agriculture 5. Purify Wastewaters
- 8. ADVANTAGES 6. Can BeGrown in the Sea 7. Energy Source 8. Job Creation Engine 9. Produce Many Useful Products 10.Used for Fuel, Feed and Food
- 9. DISADVANTAGES 1. Costly 2. Difficultyin finding cheap sources of sterile CO2 3. Some species cause fish kills and contamination
- 10. ALGAL PRODUCTS Different typesof Algae is used for different medicinal and health purposes.
- 11. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Spirulina ➤ Human and animal food or nutritional supplement ➤ Also known as: Blue-green algae ➤ Commonly found in tropical or subtropical waters with high salt content ➤ Made primarily from from two species of cyanobacteria: 1.Arthrospira Platensis 2.Arthrospira Maxima
- 12. Spirulina ➤ Weight loss ➤Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ➤ Hay fever ➤ Diabetes ➤ Stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety ➤ Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) ➤ Treating precancerous growths ➤ Boost immune system ➤ Improves memory ➤ Increases metabolism and energy ➤ Lowers cholesterol ➤ Preventing heart diseases ➤ Heals wounds ➤ Improves digestion and bowel movement ➤ Other health women’s issues ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- 13. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Chlorella ➤ Considered a superfood ➤ Important role in detoxification ➤ High content of protein, vitamins and minerals ➤ Grows in fresh water ➤ Mostly found in the US, Japan and Taiwan ➤ Made into powder, tablets, and liquid extracts
- 14. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Chlorella➤ Treats: • Ulcers • Rashes due to radiant treatment • Trichomoniasis ➤ Prevents: • Constipation • Bad breath, • Hypertension ➤ Reduce cholesterol and asthma attacks ➤ Relieve premenstrual syndrome ➤ Promotes mental health ➤ Increase energy
- 15. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Beta-Carotene ➤ Dunaliella salina ➤ Group of red, orange and yellow pigments called carotenoids ➤ Marine microalga is a rich sourch of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, etc. ➤ Also found in vegetables, fruits and whole grains ➤ Vitamin A
- 16. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Beta-Carotene ➤ Treats: • AIDS • Alcoholism • Alzheimer’s disease • Parkinson’s disease • Depression • Epilepsy • Headache • Heartburn • High blood pressure • Infertility • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Schizophrenia • Skin disorders (Vitiligo) ➤ Prevents: • Certain Cancers • Heart disease • Cataracts ➤ Reduce cholesterol and asthma attacks ➤ For underfed women ➤ Risk of sunburn ➤ Increase energy
- 17. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Astaxanthin ➤ Naturally occurring high-value carotenoid pigment with excellent antioxidant effects. ➤ Causes the pink or red color in salmon, trout, lobster, shrimp and other seafood. ➤ Protect cells from damage. ➤ Improve the way the immune system functions.
- 18. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤Treats: • Alzheimer’s disease • Parkinson’s disease • High cholesterol • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Astaxanthin
- 19. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Red algae ➤ Reflects red light and absorbs blue light ➤ Food science, immunodiagnostic, therapy, cosmetics, protein and cell labelling, and analytical processes Phycoerythrin
- 20. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Docosahexaenoic Acid (DCA) ➤ Produced by the use of algae ➤ Have gained considerable importance due to their association with the prevention and treatment of several diseases. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- 21. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Cures: Omega-3 Fatty Acids • Depression • Asthma • ADHD • Alzheimer’s Disease • Dementia ➤ Helps baby development
- 22. FUN FACT! ALGAE AMONGPOLAR BEARS?
- 23. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Seaweed extract such as the wakame and hijiki ➤ Brown seaweed ➤ Found in much smaller amounts of in red seaweed and green seaweed ➤ Carotenoid ➤ Performs a limited form of photosynthesis Fucoxanthin
- 24. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Cures: • Cancer • Diabetes ➤ Weight loss Fucoxanthin
- 25. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Substance that helps convert food into energy ➤ Powerful antioxidant made in the human body ➤ Basic cell function Coenzyme Q10 ➤ Also known as CoQ10
- 26. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Coenzyme Q10 ➤ Cures: • Cancer • Diabetes • Genetic disorders • HIV/AIDS • Heart Conditions • Muscular Dystrophies • Parkinson’s Disease ➤ Prevents: • Eye disease • Chest pain • Asthma • Chronic Fatigue • High Cholesterol • Treatment of chemotherapy side-effects on children
- 27. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS ➤ Cell-wall constituents of brown algae (Phaeophyceae) ➤ Chain-forming heteropolysaccharides Alginates
- 28. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Alginates ➤ Reduce the amount of strong chemicals such as: • Barium • Tin • Cadmium • Manganese • Zinc • Mercury ➤ Lower cholesterol ➤ Treats high blood pressure ➤ Throat lozenges ➤ Peel-off facial masks
- 29. Neuroprotective Products • bothmicro algae and marco algae • promote nerve cell survival ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- 30. Drugs • Algal chemistryhas interested many researches in order to develop new drugs ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- 31. Antimicrobials, Antivirals, and Antifungals •both micro algae and marco algae • exhibit antimicrobial activity which finds use in various chemical industries ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- 32. Human Therapeutic Proteins •Pharmaceutical companies could substantially reduce the expense of costly treatments for cancer ALGAL PRODUCTS AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- 33. POP QUESTION! What makesAlgae different? • Algae is Eukaryotic, having a nucleus, which makes them different from bacteria. • Algae are very diverse among plants due to their cell structures.
- 34. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS • Osmoregulators •Antioxidants •Anti-microbial agents (antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoa) •Anti-tumor agents •Anti-obesity agents •Anti-viral agents •Anti-inflammatory agents •Anti-adhesive properties •Aid in the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems •Fibromyalgia, diabetes, and hypertension patients •Degenerative diseases treatment
- 35. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS • Skin disease treatment • Fluorescent pigment (Immunoassays) • Therapeutic delivering agents for heart disease, autoimmune diseases, and cognitive decline, in the form of Dementia and Alzheimer's • Radioactive protection • Medicinal purposes which include: sterols, toxins, proteins, amino acids, MAA, etc. • Cosmetics as thickening agents, water-binding agents and antioxidants • Anti-Cellulite agent • Skin care, sun protections and hair care agents and as a treatment for wounds, burns and bruises
- 36. ALGAL PRODUCTS ANDMEDICAL APPLICATIONS Thank you for listening.
- 37. QUESTIONS! 1. This isthe base of the aquatic food chain. A. Fungi B. Protista C. Algae D. Sand
- 38. QUESTIONS! 2-3. Give 2Advantages of Algae 4-5. Give 2 Disadvantages of Algae
- 39. QUESTIONS! 6. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Spirulina B. Chlorella C. Beta-Carotene D. Fucoxanthin
- 40. QUESTIONS! 7. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Beta-Carotene B. Astaxanthin C. Spirulina D. Chlorella
- 41. QUESTIONS! 8. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Coenzyme Q10 B. Alginates C. Astaxanthin D. Beta-Carotene
- 42. QUESTIONS! 9. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Phycoerythrin B. Fucoxanthin C. Omega-3 Fatty Acids D. Spirulina
- 43. QUESTIONS! 10. How isAlgae different from bacteria?
- 44. QUESTIONS! 1. This isthe base of the aquatic food chain. A. Fungi B. Protista C. Algae D. Sand
- 45. QUESTIONS! 2-3. Give 2Advantages of Algae 1. Algae Grow Fast 2. Algae Can Have High BiofuelYields 3. Algae Consume CO2 4. Algae Do Not Compete With Agriculture 5. Purify Wastewaters 6. Can Be Grown in the Sea 7. Energy Source 8. Job Creation Engine 9. Produce Many Useful Products 10.Used for Fuel, Feed and Food
- 46. QUESTIONS! 3-5. Give 2Disadvantages of Algae 1. Costly 2. Difficulty in finding cheap sources of sterile CO2 3. Some species cause fish kills and contamination
- 47. QUESTIONS! 5. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Spirulina B. Chlorella C. Beta-Carotene D. Fucoxanthin
- 48. QUESTIONS! 5. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Beta-Carotene B. Astaxanthin C. Spirulina D. Chlorella
- 49. QUESTIONS! 5. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Coenzyme Q10 B. Alginates C. Astaxanthin D. Beta-Carotene
- 50. QUESTIONS! 5. Which typeof Algae is this? A. Phycoerythrin B. Fucoxanthin C. Omega-3 Fatty Acids D. Spirulina
- 51. QUESTIONS! 10. How isAlgae different from bacteria? • Algae is Eukaryotic, having a nucleus, which makes them different from bacteria.