Spirulina platensis (SPI) is a cyanobacterium, presenting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
actions. Considering the importance of inflammation and oxidative stress in Parkinson's …

Spirulina is an alga that has a high nutritional value and some of its biological activities are
attributed to the presence of antioxidants. Oxidative stress is involved in Parkinson's …

Background Multi-factorial etiology exists in pathophysiology of neurodegenerative
diseases. The imbalance of anti-oxidant enzymes and dopamine level leads to …

There is evidence to support that an impaired energy metabolism and the excessive
generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) contribute to brain injury in neurodegenerative …

The present study aimed to determine whether a polysaccharide obtained from Spirulina
platensis shows protective effects on dopaminergic neurons. A Parkinson's disease model …

Spirulina platensis treatment (400 mg kg-1 for 25 days) effectively suppressed peripheral
sensitization via modulation of glial activation and improved motor coordination and …

Inflammation in the brain plays a major role in neurodegenerative diseases. In particular,
microglial cell activation is believed to be associated with the pathogenesis of …

Epidemiological studies indicate that the intake of Mediterranean-style diet is inversely
associated with risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer. Spirulina is widely used …

Background: Uncontrolled neuroinflammation and microglia activation lead to cellular and
tissue damage contributing to neurodegenerative and neurological disorders. Spirulina …

Spirulina is a microscopic, filamentous cyanobacterium that grows in alkaline water bodies.
It is extensively utilized as a nutraceutical food supplement all over the world due to its high …