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Spirulina

Basic Information

Biological names of spirulina are Spirulina geitler,
Spirulina maxima, Spirulina platenis.
Chemicals this supplement contains:
B-complex vitamins
Beta-carotene
Gamma-linoleic acid (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • None proved or conclusively demonstrated.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • Spirulina is expensive and tastes terrible.
  • It is a blue-green microalgae that grows wild on the surface of brackish, alkaline lakes in the tropics. Spirulina is cultivated commercially in several places, including Mexico, Thailand, Japan and Southern California.
  • It is available in powder and tablet forms.

    UNPROVEN SPECULATED BENEFITS:

  • Treats obesity.
  • Is used as tonic.
  • Acts as energy booster.
  • Treats diabetes mellitus.

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any supplement is hazardous.

    Others:

  • No contraindications if you are not pregnant and do not take amounts larger than a reputable manufacturer recommends on the package.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.

  • For symptoms of toxicity: See Adverse Reactions, Side Effects or Overdose Symptoms section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Diarrhea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Nausea Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.
    Vomiting Discontinue. Call doctor immediately.

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