The beneficial effects of spirulina focusing on its immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties

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See, stats, and : https : // www . researchgate . net / publication / 232703137 The immunomodulatory Article DOI : 10 . 2147 / NDS . S9838 CITATIONS 31 READS 2 , 435 4 , including : Some : Editorials Fabrication project Maddaly Sri 81 SEE Solomon Sri 106 SEE All . The . Abstract : Spirulina , linking bacteria and plants is primitive , has a simple structure but a complex composition . It has been a common dietary substance around the world from ancient times . Although dietary usage and supplementation continues to be popular , there was for a long time no strong scientific evidence of spirulina ' s nutritive and health benefits . In recent years , spirulina has attracted scientific attention , not only for its various health benefits , but also at a micro level of understanding the mechanisms of action of its various components . From being a ' complete ' protein source , spirulina and its components have been shown to have positive benefit across a range of human health indications from malnutrition to antioxidant properties . These reports come from in vitro , animal and human studies . Although , few adverse effects of spirulina supplementation have been reported , most of these can be addressed by ' organic ' production , good culture , harvest and processing practices along with its careful usage in specific conditions such as metabolic disorders . Case reports on effects of spirulina supplementations are many and with a larger evidence base of scientific validation studies , spirulina has the potential to be accepted by global accreditation / certification / approval authorities as a safe nutritional and dietary supplement .