Suggested dosing of Spirulina (blue-green algae)
Leukoplakia
1 g PO qD x12 days
Blepharospasm
1500 mg (Super Blue-Green Algae (SBGA) capsules) PO
Suggested uses of Spirulina (blue-green algae)
Source of protein, iron, B vitamins
Oral leukoplakia, increase energy/metabolism
Efficacy
Effective as source of protein, iron (but expensive on a gram-for-gram basis compared to foods)
Likely effective for leukoplakia
Possibly ineffective as vitamin B12 source, weight-loss aid
Spirulina (blue-green algae) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Microcystin (Contaminant)
N/V
Abdominal pain
Hepatotox
Shock
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Phenylketonuria
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Spirulina (blue-green algae)
Mechanism of action
See product labeL
