Quantifying the effects of spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid and glucose concentrations, body weight, and blood pressure.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Spirulina is generally used as a nutraceutical food supplement due to its nutrient profile, lack of toxicity, and therapeutic effects. Clinical trials have investigated the influence of spirulina on metabolic-related risk factors but have yielded conflicting results in humans. Here, we summarize the evidence of the effects of spirulina on serum lipid profile, glucose management, BP, and body weight by conducting a meta-analysis.

Materials and methods

Relevant studies were retrieved by systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus databases, and reference lists of relevant original studies from inception to July 2018. Data were extracted following a standardized protocol. Two investigators independently extracted study characteristics, outcomes measures, and appraised

SUBMITTER: Huang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6241722 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature