Spirulina in Clinical Practice : Evidence-Based Human Applications
Joint Authors
Karkos, Petros D.
Karkos, C. D.
Sivaji, N.
Leong, S. C.
Assimakopoulos, D. A.
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Spirulina or Arthrospira is a blue-green alga that became famous after it was successfully used by NASA as a dietary supplement for astronauts on space missions.
It has the ability to modulate immune functions and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the release of histamine by mast cells.
Multiple studies investigating the efficacy and the potential clinical applications of Spirulina in treating several diseases have been performed and a few randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews suggest that this alga may improve several symptoms and may even have an anticancer, antiviral and antiallergic effects.
Current and potential clinical applications, issues of safety, indications, side-effects and levels of evidence are addressed in this review.
Areas of ongoing and future research are also discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Karkos, Petros D.& Leong, S. C.& Karkos, C. D.& Sivaji, N.& Assimakopoulos, D. A.. 2010. Spirulina in Clinical Practice : Evidence-Based Human Applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Karkos, Petros D.…[et al.]. Spirulina in Clinical Practice : Evidence-Based Human Applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Karkos, Petros D.& Leong, S. C.& Karkos, C. D.& Sivaji, N.& Assimakopoulos, D. A.. Spirulina in Clinical Practice : Evidence-Based Human Applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479140