Spirulina Powder

Contents: Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) powder

Preparation: Average daily intake - adults 2 to 3 g, children 0.5 to 1.5 g. Add to smoothies, juice, raw treats.

Spirulina

Commercial “spirulina” refers primarily to dried biomass of Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima, filamentous cyanobacteria rich in phycobiliproteins (notably phycocyanin), carotenoids, γ-linolenic acid, and high-quality protein with a favorable amino acid profile.¹,² Phycocyanin and associated pigments have been investigated for their interactions with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory signalling pathways, including modulation of reactive oxygen species and NF-κB-related cascades in cell and animal models without defining clinical outcomes.¹ Human studies have examined effects of Arthrospira supplementation on lipid metabolism, oxidative biomarkers, and glycemic parameters, though findings vary and mechanisms remain incompletely characterized.²

In traditional and contemporary dietary contexts, spirulina has been valued as a nutrient-dense food and supplemental protein source, and its commercial cultivation has expanded globally through photobioreactor and alkaline lake production systems.²

This information is for educational purposes only and does not refer to the effects of any specific product.

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1. Karkos, P. D., Leong, S. C., Karkos, C. D., Sivaji, N., & Assimakopoulos, D. A. (2011). Spirulina in clinical practice: Evidence-based human applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2011, 531053. https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nen058 

2. Wu, Q., Liu, L., Miron, A., Klímová, B., Wan, D., & Křen, V. (2016). The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities of spirulina: An overview. Archives of Toxicology, 90(8), 1817–1840. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-016-1744-5