Algae / Phytoplankton
Evidence status
Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.
2 papers · 1 claim · 4 outcomes scored
Outcomes
What algae / phytoplankton actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Raise protective carotenoid levels Not enough research
Plant pigments reach your bloodstream and protect cells from oxidation.
1 RCT n=— 5.3 g 2 wk
1 RCT
n=—
5.3 g
2 wk
—
| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise protective carotenoid levels Not enough research | | 1 RCT n=— | 5.3 g | 2 wk | — |
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
Hypertension moderate
Tachycardia moderate
Diarrhoea mild
Nausea mild
Abdominal pain mild
Skin rash mild
Skin pruritus mild
General physical weakness mild
Co-studied with
Supplements that share evidence with algae / phytoplankton
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Magnesium 6 shared outcomes -
Vitamind 6 shared outcomes -
Vitamink 4 shared outcomes - Strontium 4 shared outcomes
- Boron 2 shared outcomes
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Vitaminc 2 shared outcomes
Sources
Generated August 14, 2026