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California Grown Spirulina 500 mg

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This product looks safe

  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 25% of ingredients have research evidence
B Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

This profile contains 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 formulation is limited.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

Label

Product Label

Label for California Grown Spirulina 500 mg
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Details

Label Data

6 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
Product Type
25%
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 (1% DV)
Iron
1.7 mg (9% DV)
Sodium
15 mg (1% DV)
Potassium
49 mg (1% DV)
Market median: 200.0mg (107 products)

Other Ingredients

Mannitol Pharmaceutical Glaze Croscarmellose Sodium Microcrystalline Cellulose Magnesium Silicate Silica Magnesium Stearate Stearic Acid
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take six (6) tablets per day, preferably with meals.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper Evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Formulation Notes

gluten free dairy free soy free nut free

Does not contain: Yeast, Wheat, Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Soy, Dairy, Citrus, Fish, Animal Derivatives, Preservatives, Artificial Colors or Flavors.

Additional Information

green microalgae

superfood

{tablet} actual size

+ Naturally occurring from Spirulina. Actual nutrient content may vary.

This natural product may vary in color. This does not reflect a variation in potency.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.

Item No. VS-2676 1726074 JO 51

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 66536 02676 0
DSLD Entry Date2016-02-23
Product TypeNon-Nutrient/Non-Botanical
FormTablet or Pill
BrandThe Vitamin Shoppe
DSLD ID55653
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
Meta Analysis Pharmacological research 2023 PubMed DOI
B A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of Spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid concentrations
Meta Analysis Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) 2016 PubMed DOI
B Potential benefits of microalgae intake against metabolic diseases: beyond spirulina-a systematic review of animal studies
Systematic Review Nutrition reviews 2024 PubMed DOI
C The effects of Spirulina supplementation on metabolic syndrome components, its liver manifestation and related inflammatory markers: A systematic review
Systematic Review Complementary therapies in medicine 2019 PubMed DOI
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
Meta Analysis Phytotherapy research : PTR 2019 PubMed DOI
C The effects of spirulina intake on clinical and metabolic parameters in Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
Rct Phytotherapy research : PTR 2023 PubMed DOI
C Antioxidant Efficacy of a Spirulina Liquid Extract on Oxidative Stress Status and Metabolic Disturbances in Subjects with Metabolic Syndrome.
Rct Marine drugs PubMed DOI
C Combined high-intensity interval training and spirulina supplementation synergistically improve inflammatory and lipid-associated biomarkers in men with obesity.
Rct Nutrition research (New York, N.Y.) PubMed DOI
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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