An Italian group of researchers studied the effect of consuming Spirulina on the reduction of blood pressure. Spirulina is a cyanobacteria considered a “superfood”, with high protein content, iron and other nutrients. Some research has indicated that Spirulina helps control blood glucose and lipid levels., It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps protect against certain types of cancer. Now, The work recently published in the magazine Hypertension It shows that spirulina consumption reduces blood pressure by means of the phosphatidylinitol signaling route 3 recorder (PI3K/ACT). The researchers found that a spirulina peptide, SP6, Interact with this signaling route releasing nitric oxide, which consequently reduces blood pressure. This way, The researchers found a natural source to positively regulate the mechanism by which nitric oxide acts on the blood vessel endothelium.
Peptide isolated from Spirulina reduces blood pressure
