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2 of 3 actives reach a studied dose, 1 falls short.
No dose reference yet for Phycocyanin (scoped out of the answer, not counted against it).
Dose 2 of 3 reach a studied dose
How it scores
What's in it, judged
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
30 per container
- organic Spirulina powder 1,335 mg †
- Phycocyanin — †
- Lemon Balm extract 200 mg †
- Gingko extract as Gingko Flavone Glycosides, Ginkgolic Acid, Total Terpene Lactones 40 mg †
† Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Extract Blend, Maltodextrin, Silica.
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take three (3) capsules one to three times daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Suggested duration of use: start at least 5 days prior to a diagnostic protocol and continue taking until the bottle is complete.
Reported interactions
- Interacts with:
- Clopidogrel ·Drug:warfarin ·Warfarin ·Ticlopidine ·Antiepileptic drugs (valproate, phenytoin, others) ·Antithrombotic_agents ·Risperidone ·Trazodone
- Side effects:
- Death ·Seizure ·Angina pectoris ·Intracranial_hemorrhage ·Nausea ·Bloating
From research databases. Not medical advice — talk to your physician.
Does the dose do anything?
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organic Spirulina powder
At the studied dose1.34 g / day studies used 0.02-10 g · 73 studies
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Lemon Balm extract
Below the studied range200 mg / day studies used 300-700 mg · 18 studies
You'd need about 1.5× as much to reach the studied dose.
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Gingko extract
At the studied dose40 mg / day studies used 19.2-300 mg · 97 studies
Plus 1 more ingredient with no clinical range or Daily Value to check against, listed in the full label below.
What it's studied for
- Same-day systolic BPC
Lower same-day systolic pressure
Cardiovascular
- Anxiety symptomsC
Fewer anxiety symptoms
Mood & depression
- Depression severityB
Less severe depression
Mood & depression
- Body mass indexA
Body mass index
Weight management
- Body weightA
Body weight
Weight management
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