Known scientifically as Phycocyanin, this blue pigment-protein is extracted from the ancient microalgae Arthrospira platensis. A life form that has survived unchanged for over 3 billion years. Its endurance alone hints at the molecular intelligence contained within it. Blue Spirulina (Phycocyanin) is a master antioxidant, a heme analogue capable of binding iron and influencing cellular repair and inflammatory pathways. Unlike ordinary antioxidant compounds that act at surface level, Blue Spirulina interacts directly with the body’s redox systems, particularly the Nrf2 pathway, the genetic command centre that governs detoxification enzymes and the neutralisation of reactive oxygen species. It doesn’t simply quench free radicals - it modulates oxidative processes, creating a more adaptive cellular environment. Meaning cells learn to handle stress more effectively, a critical factor in longevity science known as “hormetic resilience.” Phycocyanin has been shown to preserve mitochondrial membrane integrity and sustain ATP production under stress. It purifies metabolic processes and it’s structure enables it to chelate heavy metals and support liver detoxification via up-regulation of glutathione synthesis. In a world where pollutants, microplastics and metabolic waste is unavoidable Blue Spirulina is a saviour. A clean liver, good glutathione levels and resilient mitochondria support biological youth. Blue Spirulina is composed almost entirely of functional protein, rich in all essential amino acids and rare pigments and trace minerals.