California Grown Spirulina 500 mg
100/100
This product looks safe
- No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
- 13% of ingredients have research evidence
B
Label Compliance Grade
What the Evidence Says
AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodologyThis supplement provides essential nutrients including iron, calcium, and B vitamins, which support blood health and cellular function. Research provides strong evidence for the roles of these vitamins and minerals in maintaining metabolic processes. However, the overall evidence coverage for this specific ingredient profile is limited.
AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.
Label
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Label Data
6 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Product Type
13%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients
Supplement Facts — Evidence Check
Vitamin A
6000 IU
(120% DV)
16 mcg
(20% DV)
Within RDA (0.1× RDA)
275 studies (A:9, B:175)
3 mcg
(50% DV)
1.3× RDA — within safe limits
139 studies (A:1, B:44)
Calcium
14 mg
Iron
1.7 mg
(9% DV)
Sodium
15 mg
Potassium
49 mg
3 Gram(s)
Market median: 200.0mg (107 products)
Phycocyanin
600 mg
Chlorophyll
36 mg
Total Carotenoids
11.1 mg
Superoxide Dismutase
15930 Unit(s)
3 mg
Market median: 4.0mg (32 products)
Gamma-Linolenic Acid
35 mg
Linoleic Acid
29 mg
Other Ingredients
Dicalcium Phosphate
Stearic Acid
Magnesium Stearate
Silica
Pharmaceutical Glaze
Claims
Label Claims — Verification
Unverified
No Claim
Info
Product Information
Additional Information
SINCE 1977
NATURAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS
Green Super Food
Item #: VS-2677 / 1726082
Metadata
Product Details
DSLD Entry Date2013-10-25
Product TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
FormTablet or Pill
BrandThe Vitamin Shoppe
DSLD ID27026
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research
Research Evidence
10
Research Sources
51
Avg Quality
3
Meta Analysis
3
Rct
2
Systematic Review
2
Clinical Trial
B
The effect of Spirulina supplementation on lipid profile: GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of data from randomized controlled trials
B
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of Spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid concentrations
B
Potential benefits of microalgae intake against metabolic diseases: beyond spirulina-a systematic review of animal studies
C
The effects of Spirulina supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, its liver manifestation and related inflammatory markers: A systematic review
C
The effects of spirulina on glycemic control and serum lipoproteins in patients with metabolic syndrome and related disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
C
The effects of spirulina intake on clinical and metabolic parameters in Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
C
Antioxidant Efficacy of a Spirulina Liquid Extract on Oxidative Stress Status and Metabolic Disturbances in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome.
C
Combined high-intensity interval training and spirulina supplementation synergistically improve inflammatory and lipid-associated biomarkers in men with obesity.
C
The Effects of Spirulina Platensis on Insulin Resistance in HIV-infected Patients
Clinical Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov
2008
C
Carbon-13 (13C)-Spirulina Platensis Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT)
Clinical Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov
2010
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