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Protein

Spirulina

Spirulina is a cyanobacterium, often called blue-green algae, sold as a food or supplement, commonly as powder.

Also listed as Arthrospira maxima, Arthrospira platensis, Blue Green Algae, Spirulina maxima

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How much nutrition does a small serving add?

The food-table value cited by Verbraucherzentrale is about 60 g protein per 100 g dried spirulina. A 2 g portion therefore supplies about 1.2 g, a calculated amount rather than a substantial protein serving. 1

Can it supply vitamin B12?

Spirulina is unsuitable as a reliable B12 source: much of its measured B12-like material is inactive in humans. 1

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