Chlorella vulgaris as a functional food and nutraceutical: bioactive composition, health-promoting mechanisms, applications, and current challenges

Food & Function 2026

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Authors: Muhammad Abdur Rehman Shah, Fengzheng Gao, Feifei Zhu, Xinjuan Hu, Sadaf‐Ilyas Kayani, Ammar AL-Farga, Sirasit Srinuanpan, Shuhao Huo
DOI: 10.1039/d6fo00663a
Cited by: 1
References: 99

Abstract

The increasing demand for sustainable and nutrient-dense food sources has intensified interest in microalgae like Chlorella vulgaris ( C. vulgaris ).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Algal biology and biofuel production Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides Seaweed-derived Bioactive Compounds

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
13
Pages
5824–5841
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN