Microalgae as food and supplement
Kay, R.A. (1991). Microalgae as food and supplement. Critical Reviews in Food Science & Nutrition. 30(6):555-73. Microalgae are a large diverse group of microorganisms comprising photoautotrophic protists and prokaryotic cyanobacteria—also called as blue-green algae. These microalgae form the source of the food chain for more than 70% of the world’s biomass [1]. Microalgae are single-celled, microscopic […]
Heavy Metal Contaminations in Seafood
Laly, S.J. Heavy metal contamination in seafood. Smart Agripost – Fisheries Technology &Â Innovation. The global population is depending upon seafood as a healthy diet choice because of its richness in high-value proteins, health-beneficial vitamins, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Fish is also a primary protein source in most parts of the world. Even though fish […]
Overfishing Demand for Omega-3 supplements sees huge increase in overfishing of sharks
Macrae, F. (2012). Demand for Omega 3 supplements sees huge increase in overfishing of sharks. Daily Mail. They are the fashionable way to keep disease at bay. But expensive fish oil supplements may be doing little for our hearts while putting sharks in peril. Conservationists have warned that our appetite for omega-3 supplements and capsules has led […]