Phycocyanin

Phycocyanin (Spirulina blue) is a kind of sky blue powder extracted from spirulina. It is a kind of protein, also an excellent natural edible pigment, as well as a good healthy food. Phycocyanin is one of the rare pigment proteins in nature, it is not only colorful, but also a kind of nutritious protein, the amino acid composition is complete, with high content of the necessary amino acids.

Phycocyanin accounts for as much as 50% protein and attaches .itself to photosynthesizing membranes,also it`s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It`s an accessory pigment to chlorophyll.It’s derived from C-phycocyanin. Phycocyanin is selective about which cells it attaches to making it simple to track down.

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Health benefits of phycocyanin

In recent years, with the in-depth research on natural pigments and functional food ingredients, the health benefits of phycocyanin have gradually been recognized by the scientific community. First of all, as a powerful antioxidant, phycocyanin can neutralize free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative stress damage to cells, thereby protecting cardiovascular health and delaying the aging process. Secondly, phycocyanin also has anti-inflammatory effects, can regulate the function of the immune system, enhance the body’s resistance, and play a positive role in preventing and improving a variety of chronic diseases.

In addition, phycocyanin has shown unique potential in promoting neurological health. Studies have shown that it can improve brain function in a variety of ways, including improving cognitive performance and reducing anxiety and depression. This discovery provides the possibility for the development of new brain health supplements, and also opens up a new way to explore the application of phycocyanin in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

Application of phycocyanin in food industry

Because of its natural, safe and stable properties, phycocyanin has been widely used in the food industry. As a natural blue pigment, it is widely used in the coloring of cakes, candies, beverages, dairy products and other foods, bringing rich color choices to the food industry. Compared with synthetic pigments, phycocyanin is not only more natural and bright in color, but also harmless to the human body, in line with modern consumers’ pursuit of healthy food.

In addition, phycocyanin has been added to various functional foods due to its unique taste and nutritional value. For example, phycocyanin yogurt, which is made by combining it with dairy products, is not only attractive in color, but also rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritionally balanced, healthy and delicious food choice. At the same time, phycocyanin has also been used to develop health food with antioxidant, anti-fatigue, enhance immunity and other functions to meet modern people’s pursuit of high-quality life.

The reason for choosing FocusHerb

FocusHerb has been dedicated to the research, production and sales of natural plant extractssince 2012. Aiming to providing high quality bioactive ingredients and solutions for customersin the health food, Nutraceutical, Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical industries.We have successfully obtained quality system certification such as SC, 1S022000, HACCP, GMPand EU&NOP Organic Certificate, Kosher, Halal.

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