How effective is it?

Precancerous mouth sores (oral leukoplakia). Early research findings show that taking 1 gram of spirulina blue-green algae (Spirulina fusiformis) daily by mouth for 12 months reduces oral leukoplakia in people who chew tobacco.

Weight loss. Research to date shows that taking spirulina blue-green algae does not seem to help reduce weight.

Tics or twitching of the eyelids (blepharospasm or Meige syndrome). Beginning research shows that taking a specific blue-green algae product (Super Blue-Green Algae (SBGA), Cell Tech) by mouth for 6 months does not reduce eyelid spasms in people with blepharospasm.

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Diabetes.

Immune system.

Fatigue.

Anxiety.

Depression.

Memory.

Energy.

High cholesterol.

Heart disease.

Wound healing.

Digestion.

As a source of dietary protein, vitamin B12, and iron.

Other conditions