Nutrients in microalgae: An environmentally friendly alternative to fish

(Martin-Luther-Universit ä t Halle-Wittenberg) Microalgae could provide an alternative source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids for humans while also being more environmentally friendly to produce than popular fish species. This is the result of a new study by scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). The study was recently published in the Journal of Applied Phycology and offers an initial indication of the environmental effects of producing microalgae in Germany.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news