NOW Foods Spirulina £5.99

NOW Foods Spirulina

Name: NOW Foods Spirulina
Brand: NOW Foods
SKU: 733739026965
Price: 5.99 GBP
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Brands: NOW Foods

£5.99

Spirulina tablets from NOW Foods, in single and double strength.

What it is

Spirulina, a blue-green microalgae
A natural source of protein, vitamins, minerals and GLA
The 1000mg tablets are double the strength of the 500mg ones

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water.

Good to know

Choose from 3 sizes: 500mg - 100 tablets / 500mg - 200 tablets / 1000mg - 240 tablets
Suitable for vegans
Suitable for vegetarians

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

Size: 500mg - 100 tablets

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SKU: 733739026965

At a glance

Insufficient

evidence for spirulina

Our honest take

Plain spirulina tablets in 500 mg or double-strength 1,000 mg sizes. At the few grams a day people take, spirulina adds only small amounts of protein and nutrients, its B12 is mostly a form the body cannot use, and there are no authorised claims for it. It is cheap, and NOW tests its algae for contaminants, but a portion of green vegetables does more for your diet.

You want plain spirulina without the taste of the powder
You want a low-cost vegan product from a brand that tests for contaminants
You have phenylketonuria (PKU), an autoimmune condition or take immune-suppressing medicines
You are vegan and relying on it for vitamin B12 (it is not a reliable source)
You are pregnant, breastfeeding or buying for a child

The science

Spirulina· evidence: Insufficient

Spirulina is a dried blue-green microalga. It contains protein, some vitamins, minerals and pigments, but at the few grams a day people take, it contributes only small amounts of these.

Studies on health effects are mostly small and mixed. There are no authorised health claims for spirulina itself, so we make no claims about what it does. Its vitamin B12 is largely in a form the body cannot use, so it is not a reliable B12 source for vegans.

Typical dose: Typically 1 to 5 g a day.

Safety: Choose products tested for contaminants: blue-green algae can be contaminated with toxins (microcystins) and heavy metals. Avoid if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), an autoimmune condition or take immune-suppressing medicines. Not recommended in pregnancy, breastfeeding or for children without advice.

Research we looked at:
Marles RJ et al. (2011). United States Pharmacopeia safety evaluation of spirulina. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 51(7):593-604.
NCCIH. Blue-green algae. National Institutes of Health.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (2 x 500 mg tablets): organic spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) 1,000 mg; protein under 1 g. 100 tablets = 50 daily doses; 200 tablets = 100 daily doses. The 1,000 mg double-strength tablets give the same 1 g per tablet; check the pack for its suggested dose.

Ingredients: organic spirulina. No other ingredients. Vegan.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 2 x 500 mg tablets (1 g) a day. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Avoid if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or an autoimmune condition, unless your doctor agrees.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.