Nutritional Sciences
- Volume 7 Issue 3
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- Pages.165-173
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- 2004
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- 1229-232X(pISSN)
New Scientific Developments in the Health Benefits of Spirulina(Arthrospira): Phycocyanin and its Potential Health Benefits
Abstract
This paper reviews the available published literature on the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and COX-2 inhibition properties of phycocyanin from Spirulina. The potential application of for the prevention and mitigation of such radical-induced chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, and age-related degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and other conditions are discussed based on the available evidence.