Abstract

Current projections indicate that the world is not on track to accomplish the global nutrition targets, because the Global Nutrition Report says malnutrition in every country on earth. In order to address this malnutrition issue, spirulina can be a better choice as a supplement diet that also fulfills India's protein consumption gap. Spirulina is microalgae that thrive in saline water and gained popularity as one of the "superfoods" due to a range of nutrient content such as proteins, minerals, carbohydrates, and many phytopigments. Medicinal use of the algae has been also mentioned in some ancient texts and formulations of Ayurveda. It is highly sought after in the food industry for coloration and food fortification purposes. The current review aims to provide a pharmaco-nutraceutical approach with all the information on its various characteristics such as nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and pharmacological importance including possible advantages of Spirulina’s potential to enhance healthcare. Key Messages: As befits a Journal devoted to food, nutrition & dietetics information, for well being and is committed to improving quality of life. This article provides a bag of information for researchers & Health professionals, about Spirulina's high content of macro-micronutrients, and active compounds with their pharmacological properties. As proven by its long history of food uses and recent scientific findings, spirulina is considered safe for human consumption and also considered a future meal to combat malnutrition.

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