Spirulina

Spirulina is used to promote immune system. Spirulina is rich in protein.

Spirulina Overview

Reviewed: July 22, 2014
Updated: 

Spirulina is blue-green alga that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. 

Spirulina is used most often for immune support, viral and bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and oral cancer and as a protein supplement.

Spirulina is used most often for immune support, viral and bacterial infections, allergic reactions, and oral cancer and as a protein supplement. 

Spirulina has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Spirulina may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Side Effects of Spirulina

Side effects of spirulina are unknown. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Spirulina Interactions

No drug interactions have been determined. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.

Spirulina Precautions

Special precautions & warnings:

  • Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using spirulina if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to become pregnant. 
  • Blue-green algae products can be contaminated with substances that can be toxic. It is important to buy blue-green algae products from reliable sources that test for harmful contaminants.