Evidence supporting the use of: C-phycocyanin
For the health condition: Parkinson's Disease
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
C-Phycocyanin, a biliprotein pigment found in Spirulina and other cyanobacteria, has attracted scientific interest for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In the context of Parkinson's Disease (PD), several preclinical studies have explored its neuroprotective potential. Animal and in vitro research suggests that C-Phycocyanin can reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are implicated in the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons characteristic of PD. For example, some studies in rodent models of PD have reported that C-Phycocyanin administration resulted in decreased neuronal loss, reduced markers of oxidative damage, and improved motor function. The proposed mechanisms include free radical scavenging, inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and protection of mitochondrial function. However, despite these promising findings in laboratory settings, there is a lack of robust clinical data in humans. No large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials have been published to confirm efficacy or safety of C-Phycocyanin supplementation in people with Parkinson's Disease. The current evidence base is therefore limited to basic and translational research, which, while encouraging, is insufficient to fully validate its clinical use. As such, the scientific evidence supporting C-Phycocyanin for Parkinson's Disease is preliminary. Further research, especially well-designed human trials, is necessary before it can be recommended for therapeutic use in this context.
Other ingredients used for Parkinson's Disease
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Acetyl L-carnitine
Agmatine
Akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
apigenin
ashwagandha
astragalin
bacoside
baicalein
baicalin
beta caryophyllene
biopterin
black garlic
brahmi
broad bean
butyrate triglyceride
C-phycocyanin
cannabidiol
carnosic acid
catalpol
catechins
citicoline
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
creatine
curcumin
decarboxylase
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
ergothioneine
fava bean
ferulic acid
fisetin
fish oil
fo-ti
gastrodin
ginkgo biloba
Ginsenosides
Glucoraphanin
Glycosphingolipids
gotu kola
green tea
Gypenoside
Haematococcus pluvialis
hericium mushroom
Honokiol
icariin
inosine
isoliquiritigenin
Jatamansi
Kaempferol
L-carnosine
L-glutathione
lingzhi
lion's mane
luteolin
magnolol
mangiferin
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
Melatonin
Myricetin
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
NADH
nicotinamide riboside
Nobiletin
Oleuropein
omega-3 fatty acids
paeoniflorin
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)
phosphatidylserine
Phosphocreatine
phytocannabinoids
Puerain
Puerarin
pyrroloquinoline quinone
quercetin
resveratrol
Salidroside
Salvianolic acid
SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfate)
Shilajit
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
Sulforaphane
sulforaphane glucosinolate
Tanshinone
Trehalose
Triacetyluridine
Tumerone
ubiquinol
Uncaria
Urolithin A
velvet bean
vitamin D
vitamin D3
Vitexin
Withanolides
Wogonin
Xanthine
Xanthohumol
Xanthone
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
Other health conditions supported by C-phycocyanin
Alzheimer's DiseaseAnemia
Arthritis
Autoimmune Disorders
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Diabetes
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Liver Detoxification
Parkinson's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stress
Ulcers
Wounds and Sores
