Navigating the potential of algal peptides: health effects, market applications, and scientific challenges
Algal-derived peptides demonstrate promising health-promoting effects and align with sustainable nutrition goals. However, their clinical translation is limited by variability in peptide characterization, uncertain bioavailability, and lack of robust human trials. Standardized production methods, improved delivery strategies, comprehensive safety assessments, and well-designed clinical studies are essential to support their application in functional foods and nutraceuticals.
Authors
- Muniba Khaliq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2518-5278)
- Mnahil Moazzam
- Kashaf Khaliq
- Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5092-6800)
- Eisha Tariq
- Khadija- Tul-Zohra
- Zahra Noor
- Fatima Saeed
Institutions
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
- Food & Nutrition (NL)
- University of Reading (GB)
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2026.2637282
- Primary Topic
- Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences