Spirulina Blue Phycocyanin Powder as Natural Edible Pigment

Product Name:Phycocyanin powder
Origin:Spirulina
Active ingredients:Total Phycocyanin
Specification:Total Phycocyanin 50%
Color Value: E18/E16/E25
Use Part: Cell
Appearance:Blue fine powder
Extract Method: Water/Ethanol
Test Method:UV
Packing: 25kg/drum.

Phycocyanin is a blue pigment that is important in the photosynthesis (food production) of cyanobacteria. It assists the function of chlorophyll especially during low light conditions. Next to carotenoids, phycocyanin is the most researched algal pigment there is.

Phycocyanin isolated from marine organisms has the characteristics of high efficiency and low toxicity, and it can be used as a functional food. It has been reported that phycocyanin has anti-oxidative function, anti-inflammatory activity, anti-cancer function, immune enhancement function, liver and kidney protection pharmacological effects. Thus, phycocyanin has an important development and utilization as a potential drug, and phycocyanin has become a new hot spot in the field of drug research. So far, there are more and more studies have shown that phycocyanin has the anti-cancer effect, which can block the proliferation of cancer cells and kill cancer cells. Phycocyanin exerts anti-cancer activity by blocking tumor cell cell cycle, inducing tumor cell apoptosis and autophagy, thereby phycocyanin can serve as a promising anti-cancer agent. This review discusses the therapeutic use of phycocyanin and focuses on the latest advances of phycocyanin as a promising anti-cancer drug.

Function:
1.Phycocyanin can lose weight, keep fit
2. Phycocyanin can promote a healthy immune system and antioxidant activity
3. Phycocyanin can contribute to sound cholesterol levels
4. Phycocyanin can improve gastrointestinal and digestive health
5. Phycocyanin can support cardiovascular function
6. Phycocyanin can enhance natural cleansing and detoxification

Application:
1. Phycocyanin is applied in food field, it contains a lot of amino acids, vitamins, minerals,other nutrients, which can help body with better health care;
2. Phycocyanin is applied in pharmaceutical field, there are various forms existed, such as tablets,capsules and powder, these can prevent various of diseases;
3. Phycocyanin is a pplied in cosmetic field, it is able to nourish and cure the skin.