Spirulina Pharmacology

Spirulina

About Spirulina
Edible blue-green algae, Dietary supplement.
Mechanism of Action of Spirulina
Spirulina exerts its action by being a richest food supplements. It is a good source of proteins (60 to 70%) and also contains vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, fibres, organic nitrogen, antioxidants, phycocyanobilin etc. The protein content of Spirulina is 85 to 95% digestible. Fat content (5 to 7%) of Spirulina is in the form of essential fatty acids in the form of linolenic acid and gamma linolenic acid.
Gamma linolenic acid elevates HDL levels and improves fatty acid profile and act as a precursor of PGE1 which prevents platelet aggregation in blood vessels and also controls inflammations. It is a richest source of anti oxidants like superoxide dumatase enzyme and beta-carotene. It also contains high concentrations of B complex vitamins. Phycocyanobilin which is a linear tetrapyrrole related to haem forms Phycocyanin which forms soluble complexes with iron and other minerals and is in an easily absorbable form.
Pharmacokinets of Spirulina
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Onset of Action for Spirulina
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Duration of Action for Spirulina
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Half Life of Spirulina
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Side Effects of Spirulina
No known adverse effects
Contra-indications of Spirulina
No known contraindications
Special Precautions while taking Spirulina
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Spirulina
1.Nutritional supplement
2.Antioxidant for preventing diseases caused by free radicals
3.Stimulant for thyroid gland
4.Stimulation of immune system and prostaglandin levels
5.Probiotic for building body`s resistance
6.Prevention of atherosclerosis
7.Prevention of platelet aggregation and dilation of blood vessels
8.Prevention of xerophthalmia, cataract, and night blindness
9.Therapeutic supplement in treatment of malignancy, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, hepatitis
10.Prophylaxis against precancerous lesions like oral leukoplakia and submucous fibrosis
11.Controle of diabetes
12.Dietary supplement in adults, sportsmen, growing and malnourished children
Interactions for Spirulina
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Typical Dosage for Spirulina
Oral: 1000mg 12th hourly for 2months; then 500mg 12th hourly for the following two months.
Schedule of Spirulina
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Storage Requirements for Spirulina
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Spirulina
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Effects of Overdose of Spirulina
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Home Delivery for Spirulina in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for spirulina and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for spirulina may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take spirulina only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for spirulina before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for spirulina with the pharmacy.

Spirulina is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for spirulina might be better known than spirulina itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have spirulina in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for spirulina.