Algae4IBD

In our oceans, rivers and lakes lies a nearly untapped potential to improve our health.

Cyanobacteria, micro- and macroalgae produce an infinite number of molecules, many of which have properties beneficial to health. They can relieve pain, alleviate inflammation, or boost our microbiome. However, most algae remain unstudied, with their health potential unexploited.

That is why we launched Algae4IBD, an EU-funded research initiative. Over four years, we will study under- and unexplored algae and look for compounds with pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, prebiotic, or antibiotic effects.