Probiotic properties of Spirulina, a review

Spirulina is a microalgae of the cyanophyte division, a rich source of organic nutrients. This microalgae is widely used in the food industry as a probiotic and a beneficial food supplement that increases the growth of intestinal probiotic bacteria. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review the probiotic properties of spirulina in human healthcare. Spirulina contains proteins (more than 78 percent), vitamins, fat (4-7 percent), minerals, carbohydrates and many micronutrients that have been very healing in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, hypertension, diabetes, anemia, etc. By producing extracellular exopolysaccharides, Spirulina not only increases the number and growth of bacteria such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactococcus lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus casei, but also increases bacterial viability and survival in bacteria. Fermented dairy products play a beneficial role in the food industry. The combination of microalgae and probiotics leads to the production of fermented dairy products that not only increase the quality of food, but also increase their nutritional value for consumers by increasing the number and shelf life of probiotic bacteria.