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KMID : 1012320040070030165
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Nutritional Sciences
2004 Volume.7 No. 3 p.165 ~ p.173
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New Scientific Developments in the Health Benefits of Spirulina(Arthrospira): Phycocyanin and its Potential Health Benefits
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Belay Amha
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Spirulina(Arthrospira), phycocyanin
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