Spirulina

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Helps reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal congestion and itching
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, to help maintain eyesight, skin, membranes and immune function
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, to help in the development and maintenance of night vision
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, to help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
  • Source of iron for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of iron which helps to form red blood cells and helps in their proper function
  • Source of protein for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of protein which helps build and repair body tissues
  • Source of essential amino acids for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of (essential) amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Source of protein for the maintenance of good health which helps build and repair body tissues)
  • The claim “Source of vitamin B12” is not acceptable as most vitamin B12 from this source is not bioactive

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
  • Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
  • Helps reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal congestion and itching
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, to help maintain eyesight, skin, membranes and immune function
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, to help in the development and maintenance of night vision
  • Source of beta-carotene, a provitamin A, to help in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
  • Source of iron for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of iron which helps to form red blood cells and helps in their proper function
  • Source of protein for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of protein which helps build and repair body tissues
  • Source of essential amino acids for the maintenance of good health
  • Source of (essential) amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Source of protein for the maintenance of good health which helps build and repair body tissues)
  • The claim “Source of vitamin B12” is not acceptable as most vitamin B12 from this source is not bioactive

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
2-4 years0.3–1 mgper day
5-9 years0.5–2 mgper day
10-11 years1–4 mgper day
12-14 years1–4 mgper day
15-17 years2–8 mgper day
Adults 18 years and older2–8 mgper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.

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