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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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What adverse effects have been reported?

ANSES received reports of digestive problems, allergy, muscle and liver injury after spirulina supplements, without establishing their frequency. It advises against use with phenylketonuria, allergic predisposition, or muscle or liver vulnerability. 1

Is there a proven treatment dose?

Trials in one cardiovascular review used preparations ranging from 200 mg/day of liquid extract to 8 g/day, for eight to sixteen weeks. These study regimens do not identify a single effective treatment dose. 2

What remains outside this review?

This page does not comprehensively assess pregnancy, medicine interactions or claims about detoxification and longevity.

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

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