- PHYCOCYANINE 2g Q'intessence -

Phycocyanin is part of the Q'intessence range
Format: Liquid – 200 ml bottle – 20 doses

Components:
- Concentrated extract of fresh spirulina standardized to 2,000 mg/l in phycocyanin;
- Vegetable glycerin;
- Purified water.

Description :
Extract of fresh French spirulina obtained by cold extraction; a method that preserves phycocyanin and its natural antioxidant and free radical-fighting properties. The liquid form ensures excellent bioavailability and easy daily use.
Phycocyanin is a protein pigment naturally present in spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). It is characterized by its intense blue color and its specific biochemical structure belonging to the phycobiliprotein family.

Instructions for use:
2 teaspoons per day (10 ml) after shaking the bottle to be diluted in a glass of water or a cold drink.

Instructions for use:
Shake the bottle then dilute in a glass of water or a cold drink.
Consume at least 20 minutes before or after drinking coffee.
It can also be diluted in a bottle of water to accompany you during endurance or long-duration efforts.
Best consumed 5 days out of 7.
Compatible with liposomal vitamin C and Omega 3 (Zooca).

Precaution for use:
- Reserved for adults;
- Seek medical advice before consumption by pregnant or breastfeeding women;
- Medical advice in case of treatment or pathology;
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose;
- Keep out of reach of children.

Contraindications:
- In case of a history of sensitivity;
- Medical monitoring may be necessary in case of treatment, autoimmune disease or specific medication.

Use-by date and storage:
After opening:
- Best kept in the refrigerator;
- Avoid heat and prolonged exposure to the sun;
- Consume before the expiry date printed on the bottle and within 6 months after opening.

Legal notice:
This food supplement is not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.
Labels, certification and provenance:
Solvent-free cold extraction;

Made in France from 100% French spirulina.

Scientific sources:

Antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties of C-phycocyanin from blue-green algae. Romay
C, Armesto J, Remirez D, González R, Ledon N, García I. - Pharmacology
Department, National Center for Scientific Research, CNIC, Havana, Cuba – 1998.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9495584

Phycocyanin,
a Very Potent and Novel Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor from Spirulina
platensis. George Hsiao, Po-Hsiu Chou, Ming-Yi Shen, Duen-Suey Chou,
Chien-Huang Lin, and Joen-Rong Sheu - Graduate Institute of Pharmacology, and
Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110,
Taiwan - J. Agric. Food Chem., 2005, 53 (20), pp 7734–7740. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf051352y?journalCode=jafcau

C-phycocyanin
protects against ischemia-reperfusion injury of heart through involvement of
p38 MAPK and ERK signaling. Khan M, Varadharaj S, Ganesan LP, Shobha JC, Naidu
MU, Parinandi NL, Tridandapani S, Kutala VK, Kuppusamy P. - Davis Heart and
Lung Research Institute, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal
Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.–2006. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16373583

Salubrious
effect of C-phycocyanin against oxalate-mediated renal cell injury. Farooq SM,
Asokan D, Sakthivel R, Kalaiselvi P, Varalakshmi P. - Department of Medical
Biochemistry, Dr. AL Mudaliar Post-Graduate Institute of Basic Medical
Science, University of Madras, Taramani, India. – 2004. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15369755

Influence of
C-phycocyanin on hepatocellular parameters related to liver oxidative stress
and Kupffer cell functioning. Ramirez D, Fernández V, Tapia G, González R,
Videla LA. - Centro de Investigaciones del Ozono, Centro Nacional de
Scientific Investigations, Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba. – 2002. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12146726

Preventive
effect of phycocyanin from Spirulina platensis on alloxan-injured mice. Or Y1,
Lin L, Pan Q, Yang X, Cheng X. - School of Life Science and Technology, China
Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China. – 2012.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23121873

SKU: PHYCO2G