ReviewOpen heart2020
Effects of spirulina on weight loss and blood lipids: a review.
Review in Open heart, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06076161 (Effect of Spirulina Platensis Supplementation and Calorie Restriction on Anthropometric, Body Composition, Lipid Profiles, Insulin Resistance, Stress Oxidative Biomarkers In Obese Men), which is not on this map. Cited by 37 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Effect of Spirulina Platensis Supplementation and Calorie Restriction on Anthropometric, Body Composition, Lipid Profiles, Insulin Resistance, Stress Oxidative Biomarkers In Obese Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol Study
Who cites it
37 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Spirulina Intervention in Mitigating the Negative Impact of Heat Stress on Production Physiology and Health Indices of Broilers.Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of spirulina supplementation alone or with exercise on cardiometabolic health in overweight and obese adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of a comprehensive management mode for overweight/obesity based on mobile internet technology and traditional Chinese medicine constitution theory: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Trial
- Spirulina supplementation and circuit resistance training (CRT) reduce serum asprosin and appetite and improve energy balance in men with obesity and overweight.Hormones (Athens, Greece) · 2025Trial
- Combined Role of Spirulina and Exercise-Based Interventions in Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Transcriptome changes in overweight neutered female dogs undergoing a weight loss program with or without Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) supplementation.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
- Spirulina as a sustainable functional ingredient: nutrient density, bioactives, and food applications.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Review
- Innovative formulation of microencapsulated "spirubiotic sachets" as a synbiotic treatment for metabolic syndrome patients.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Marine-Algal-Derived Postbiotics Modulating the Gut Microbiota-Adipose Tissue Axis in Obesity: A New Frontier.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Cardioprotective and Antihyperlipidemic Effects ofACS omega · 2025Article
- FromNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effect of Nutrient Supplementation on the Biochemical Composition and Microbial Safety of Open-Pond Spirulina Cultivated in Cameroon.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effects of spirulina supplementation on body composition in adults: a GRADE-assessed and dose-response meta-analysis of RCTs.Nutrition & metabolism · 2025Review
- Unveiling the Biotechnological Potential of Cyanobacteria from the Portuguese LEGE-CC Collection Through Lipidomics and Antioxidant and Lipid-Lowering Properties.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Phycochemistry and pharmacological significance of filamentous cyanobacterium Spirulina sp.Bioresources and bioprocessing · 2025Review
- Characterization of Spirulina-derived extracellular vesicles and their potential as a vaccine adjuvant.Journal of extracellular biology · 2024Article
- Effect of a weight loss diet with or without Spirulina supplementation on serum lipids and antioxidant capacity of overweight dogs.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- SpirulinaLife (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Chemical Composition, Bioactivities, and Applications of Spirulina (Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Viromic and Metagenomic Analyses of Commercial Spirulina Fermentations Reveal Remarkable Microbial Diversity.Viruses · 2024Article
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3 authors.
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Abstract
Spirulina, a cyanobacteria commonly referred to as a blue-green algae, is one of the oldest lifeforms on Earth. Spirulina grows in both fresh and saltwater sources and is known for its high protein and micronutrient content. This review paper will cover the effects of spirulina on weight loss and blood lipids. The currently literature supports the benefits of spirulina for reducing body fat, waist circumference, body mass index and appetite and shows that spirulina has significant benefits for improving blood lipids.
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