Ergogenic And Antioxidant Effects Of Spirulina Supplementation In Humans
| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | n/a |
| Number of Subjects | 9 |
| Gender | n/a |
6g of spirulina for 4 weeks was associated with prolonged time to exhaustion in a 2 hour run secondary to increased fat oxidation, and also suppressed parameters of oxidation.
| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | n/a |
| Number of Subjects | 16 |
| Gender | n/a |
Spirulina, at 2.5g thrice a day (7.5g) taken with soy protein as placebo in healthy students was associated with, over 3 weeks, decreased lipid peroxidation (MDA) and an increase in lactate with decrease in lactate dehydrogenase. Time to exhaustion increased in spirulina.
A Randomized Study To Establish The Effects Of Spirulina In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
| Effect | Decrease |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 1-6 months |
| Number of Subjects | 37 |
| Gender | Both Genders |
| Age Range | 45-64 |
| Body Types | Average |
8g Spirulina daily for 12 weeks benefitted lipid metabolism in diabetics and lowered lipid peroxidation without influencing body weight. There was no influence on glucose parameters, and the inflammatory markers of IL-6 and TNFa were unchanged. A trend towards increased adiponectin was noted
