A Review on Algal Oil

Authors

  • Harshitha S Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India
  • Mayukh Sarkar Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India
  • Rachana G Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India
  • Harshitha H A Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22270/ajprd.v11i6.1335

Keywords:

algal oil, pharmacology, pharmacognostic insights, health benefits

Abstract

Algal oil, obtained from algae, is well-known for its high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA and EPA. This investigation aims to elucidate algal oil's components and its manifold benefits for human health. This article synthesizes pharmacology aspects including dosage, administration, and side effects, as well as pharmacognostic insights like extraction types and processes, and the composition of various forms of microalgae, which may inspire novel investigation approaches. The chemical features of algal oil have been employed effectively in significant health conditions such as preterm birth, coronary heart disease, and other health concerns.

 

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Author Biographies

Harshitha S, Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Mayukh Sarkar, Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Rachana G, Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Harshitha H A, Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

Department of Pharmacology, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru-560035, Karnataka, India

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Published

2023-12-15

How to Cite

S, H., Sarkar, M., G, R., & H A, H. (2023). A Review on Algal Oil. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, 11(6), 44–49. https://doi.org/10.22270/ajprd.v11i6.1335