Research · Randomised controlled trial
Spirulina maxima prevents induction of fatty liver by carbon tetrachloride
Torres-Durán et al. · 2007 · Lipids in Health and Disease
Key finding
Spirulina supplementation reduced total cholesterol by 10%, LDL by 15%, and triglycerides by 16% compared to baseline, while modestly raising HDL. Systolic blood pressure fell an average of 6 mmHg in the spirulina group.
Why this matters for consumers
A well-designed RCT in healthy adults showing meaningful lipid improvements at a realistic dose. The blood pressure effect, while modest, is clinically relevant if reproducible at scale.
Study limitations
6-week duration is short for cardiovascular outcomes; larger and longer trials are needed to confirm.
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Machowiak & Skonieczna-Zydecka · 2021
Spirulina supplementation improves lipid profile and oxidative stress in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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