Edible Microalgae - Amino Acids

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Amino Acids


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One of the most remarkable nutritional aspects of microalgae is its high content of usable protein—ranging from 50% to 70%! This is a far higher percentage than the choicest edible parts of any higher plant or animal. Algal protein has shorter and less complex polypeptide chains—making it easier to digest than plant or animal protein. Red meat has a surprisingly low net protein utilization index of 18%, compared to Aph. flos-aquae’s 75%. 4

AFA contains all essential amino acids: The net protein utilization index is a measure of how completely amino acids are assimilated by humans. In fact, some microalgae, such as Aph. flos-aquae, contain all ten essential amino acids that humans require from their diets—in a profile similar to that recommended by the National Academy of Sciences. 5

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