Oxy+ (arthrospira) and its medicinal importance: an appraisal

Oxy+ is a natural source of arthrospira found in nature, used as a dietary supplement and manufactured in Aruba for lifefactors. Arthrospira contains good quality of proteins, sulfated polysaccharides, γ-linoleic acid, along with an array of carotene and phytopigments, vitamins, and minerals which a...

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Published inDrug metabolism and personalized therapy Vol. 36; no. 4; p. 251
Main Authors Alam, Md Anzar, Quamri, Mohd Aleemuddin, Ahmad Bhat, Muzafar Din, Aafreen, Siddiqui, Sofi, Ghulamuddin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 30.10.2020
Subjects
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Antioxidants
Dietary Supplements
Humans
Spirulina
Oxy
pharmacological activities
medicinal importance
spirulina
arthrospira
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Summary:Oxy+ is a natural source of arthrospira found in nature, used as a dietary supplement and manufactured in Aruba for lifefactors. Arthrospira contains good quality of proteins, sulfated polysaccharides, γ-linoleic acid, along with an array of carotene and phytopigments, vitamins, and minerals which are reported to be antioxidant, immunomodulator, antihyperglycemic, antidyslipidemic, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, antiviral, anticancerous, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, neuroprotective and renoprotective activities. Several studies have shown arthrospira, and active ingredients of it revealed various pharmacological activities. It can be used for the management of various ailments such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, cancer, arthritis, osteoarthritis, autoimmune disorders, etc. This review attempts to explore the hidden benefits of Oxy+ (arthrospira).
ISSN:2363-8915