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Spirulina

Blue-green algae rich in protein, B vitamins, & phycocyanin; antioxidant & exercise recovery signals in several trials.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026
Trade-offs & context
Known concerns, timing considerations, & interactions
Note

Contamination risk (heavy metals, cyanotoxins) from non-certified sources — always buy third-party tested

Interaction

Iodine content may affect thyroid function — caution with thyroid disorders or thyroid medication

Interaction

Mild blood-thinning activity — caution when combined with anticoagulants

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Biomarkers studied
Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below
Performance
Time to Exhaustion
Inflammation
Oxidative Stress (MDA)
Evidence
1 record
Exercise performance / antioxidant status
Trained and untrained adultsRCTs
PUBMEDModerate

Reduced oxidative stress & improved time-to-exhaustion in several trials; effect sizes modest.

Dose: 6000 mgDuration: 3–8 weeks
Quality varies widely; risk of contamination from non-certified sources.
Forms
Spirulina powder or tablets
3–5 g/day in most trials.

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Built from your profile goals, constraints, & current training/recovery context. This stack includes evidence-backed supplements selected for practical fit, & you can fine-tune doses & timing in edit mode.

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