The review of Karlos et al (2008) which listed positive effects of Spirulina on human health based on various clinical reports. Scientists found that Spirulina not only supplying essential minerals, vitamins and amino acids for our body but also improving immune system and protecting cardiovascular system.
According to Nakaya et al (1988), Spirulina could lower serum LDL-cholesterol levels. They studied on 15 subjects who were supplemented 4.2 g Spirulina per day. After 8 weeks, the serum LDL-cholesterol levels of those were lower than the baseline.
In 1996, Ramamoorthy and Premakamari took a study about Spirulina effects on ischemic heart disease patients. They investigated Spirulina took a significant reduction in total blood cholesterol levels, LDL-cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels. It also increased HDL-cholesterol levels.
Moreover, Mani et al (2000) carried out a clinical study about Spirulina effects on 15 diabetic patients. They found that the LDL-cholesterol: HDL-cholesterol ratio of who was gave Spirulina was decreased.
Although all clinical studies was small and need to be researched more, Karlos highly appreciated the role of Spirulina in combating hyperlipidaemia.
Karkos P.D. et al (2008). Spirulina in clinical practice: evidence-based human applications. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011
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