Essays about: "spirulina"

Found 3 essays containing the word spirulina.

1. 1. The influence of different forms of iron, of marine and animal origin on the inflammatory IL-6 pathway

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Anushka Phadnis; [2023]
   Keywords : Iron; Caco2 cells; IL-6; inflammation;

   Abstract : Iron plays a crucial role in various essential functions within the human body, participating in processes vital for overall health and well-being. To address iron deficiency, a wide array of iron supplements are commonly employed. READ MORE

3. 2. Algae and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Louise Lundquist; [2019]
   Keywords : Algae; polyunsaturated fatty acids; EPA; DHA; omega-3;

   Abstract : The human body cannot produce enough amounts of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA), on its own, to sustain the biological functions they have. Consuming essential fatty acids is fundamental for well-functioning bodily processes. The essential fatty acids are linoleic acid (LA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). READ MORE

4. 3. Living in Space : A Comparative Study of one Conventional Life Support System and two Biological Systems

   University essay from Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Maria Johansson; [2006]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : In this thesis the energy loads and equivalent mass loads of three life support systems for human space flight have been studied. The physico-chemical system on International Space Station, ISS, has been compared to two concepts for biological life support: the Russian BIOS-3 system and the European MELiSSA system. READ MORE