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Will Algae be the Next Superfood? - Coggle Diagram
Will Algae be the Next Superfood?
What are they?
aquatic organisms that can conduct photosynthesis
can be seaweed, phytoplankton, agal blooms in lakes
"algae" covers any organisms that can produce oxygen through photosynthesis
found in both fresh and salt water
can be microscopic, macroscopic and multicellular
most algae are autotrophs. they use the sun to create their own nutrition.
Where/how do they grow?
algae are a mostly aquatic species, though the different types can grow in very different conditions.
giant kelp can live 200 meters below polar ice sheets whereas unicellular green algal pieces are found in hypersaline waters.
algae mostly live by themselves, whether they are multicellular or not, but can sometimes for symbiotic relationships with non-photosynthetic organisms which can expand their habitats.
algae can reproduce asexually and through mitosis and meiosis
what harm could growing/eating it cause?
if algae are over-consumed, it can cause many issues such as thyroid problems and digestive discomfort
China, Korea and Japan are the world's largest producers of algae, and there are concerns that algae grown in Japan could be slightly radioactive as a result of a nuclear accident in 2011.
there are many heavy metals in some seaweed and overconsumption can lead to further issues
What are the benefits of eating it?
It can aid digestion
High in protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium