Phycocyanin

Phycocyanin Details

Product Name: Phycocyanin
Herb Source: Spirulina Platensis
Part Used: Whole Plant
Appearance: Blue Powder
Specification: 25%
Testing Method: HPLC
CAS#: 11016-15-2
Raw Material of Phycocyanin

What Is Phycocyanin ?

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that occurs naturally in freshwater and marine habitats. It has a long history as a food supplement in many countries. Spirulina contains chlorophyll and phy-cobilins, which absorb sunlight and have a role in photosynthesis. The phycobilins found in spirulina are phycocyanins, which are blue and, together with chlorophyll, its characteristic blue-green color. Phycocyanin is a natural edible food pigment, it is good at water solubility, non-toxic, pure blue, it also can be used as the cosmetic additive. It has bright color, contains rich protein and some essential amino-acid.

Functions And Benefits Of Phycocyanin

1. Phycocyanin powder has powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
2. Phycocyanin powder has the function of anticancer and antitumour.
3. Phycocyanin powder is a powerful anti-oxidant radical, scavenge free radical and protect cells against DNA damage.
4. Phycocyanin powder has the effect of anti-cancer, promoting cell regeneration.
5. Phycocyanin can protect ovary.
6. Phycocyanin can promote the protein synthesis of elastin in body.

Applications Of Phycocyanin

1. Applied in food field as raw material, phycocyanin is natural food pigment.
2. Applied in pharmaceutical field as raw material, phycocyanin is various forms existed, such as tablets, capsules and powder, these can prevent various of diseases.
3. Applied in cosmetic field as additive, phycocyanin is able to nourish and cure the skin.
4. Phycocyanin can be applied in health care product field as raw material.

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