Evidence supporting the use of: C-phycocyanin
For the health condition: Autoimmune Disorders

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

C-Phycocyanin is a pigment-protein complex derived from Spirulina, a blue-green algae. Its use for supporting autoimmune disorders is primarily justified by preliminary scientific evidence rather than traditional use. Several in vitro and animal studies have demonstrated that C-Phycocyanin possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Research indicates that it can modulate immune responses by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6, and by reducing oxidative stress in various models of inflammation and autoimmunity.

For example, studies in mouse models of multiple sclerosis (experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis) have shown that C-Phycocyanin administration can reduce disease severity by decreasing inflammatory cell infiltration and demyelination in the central nervous system. Additionally, animal studies suggest potential benefits in models of rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. The mechanisms are thought to involve suppression of NF-κB signaling and upregulation of endogenous antioxidant systems.

However, robust clinical trials in humans with autoimmune disorders are currently lacking. Most of the evidence comes from laboratory and animal research, which does not always translate directly to human outcomes. As such, while there is a scientific basis for its use, the evidence is still early-stage and insufficient to warrant definitive clinical recommendations for autoimmune disorders at this time.

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