Chlorella vulgaris as a functional food and nutraceutical: bioactive composition, health-promoting mechanisms, applications, and current challenges

Key Points

• This review aims to investigate the health-promoting properties and applications of Chlorella vulgaris as a functional food and nutraceutical.
• Reviewed existing literature on Chlorella vulgaris
• Analyzed bioactive components and their health benefits
• Discussed challenges in applications and sustainability
• Identified several bioactive compounds with therapeutic effects
• Highlighted mechanisms through which C. vulgaris promotes health
• Discussed current challenges in the commercialization of microalgae.