At API Supplements, every claim we make on our PhycoBoost product is supported by peer-reviewed research. Below is the full breakdown of benefits and the scientific studies backing each.

Cardiovascular Support

Phycocyanin has been shown to reduce the increase of cardiac enzymes, correlated to damage and stress of the heart muscle during acute myocardial infarction. Reducing myonecrosis, interstitial oedema and inflammatory infiltration of the heart muscle.
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Phycocyanin upregulates heme oxygenase-1, an enzyme essential in the catabolic pathway in the production of bilirubin which can reduce atherosclerotic disease.
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Brain Health

Studies show that phycocyanin may act as a neuroprotector and can be capable of reverting the damage in neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system
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Shown to prevent DNA damage by protecting the PARP-1 enzyme involved in DNA repair.
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Liver Health

Phycocyanin contributes to liver health by inhibiting lipid peroxidation due to its action as a peroxyl radical scavenger.
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Strong antioxidant capacity shown to protect against CsA-induced nephrotoxicity post-transplant.
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Kidney Support

Prevents kidney disease by inhibiting oxidative stress.
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Improves kidney health during chemotherapy by preventing cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity.
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Wound Healing

Increased fibroblast proliferation, essential for wound healing.
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Upregulation of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) improves tissue remodeling and cell migration.
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Blood Sugar Balance

Reduces multiple diabetes markers including body weight, fasting plasma glucose, FINS, GSP, TG and TC.
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Weight Management

Reduces adipogenesis and activates fat burning.
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Antioxidant Power

Scavenges alkoxyl, hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals; reacts with peroxynitrite and hypochlorous acid.
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Immune Booster

Phycocyanin has been proven to boost the innate immune system by enhancing natural killer cells, the lymphocytes responsible for fighting infections and cancers. 
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Anti-Inflammatory

Phycocyanin has been proven to fight inflammation by suppressing the inflammatory mediators, iNOS and COX-2, leading to a lower nociception response. 

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Also providing anti-inflammatory benefits by reducing epithelial mesenchymal transition, where epithelial cells undergo multiple biochemical changes, in a process shown to contribute to the development of fibrotic diseases. 
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Skin & Pigmentation Balance

Phycocyanin is known to aid skin pigmentation balance by protecting against hyperpigmentation though inhibiting melanin synthesis and tyrosinase expression. 
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Anti-Cancer Potential

Phycocyanin has proven effective at limiting the growth of dangerous cancer cell lines such as the triple-negative breast cancer cells, MDA-MB-231, human leukemia, K562 cells, hepatocellular carcinoma, Hep G2 and many more, showing a diverse range of activity against cancerous cells.
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The Science Behind the Scoop

Every benefit mentioned on the PhycoBoost pack is backed by credible, peer-reviewed science. We’re proud to offer full transparency in formulation and claims.