What is Blue Green Algae?
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The two main blue-green algae types are Spirulina and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA). It contains small amounts of protein, vitamins, beta carotene, and some minerals but in negligible amounts. Some products harvested from natural settings in lakes have been found to contain contaminants.
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How do members experience Blue Green Algae?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 28 | 6 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 19 | 15 | |
| Support immune health | 12 | 5 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | 0 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 28 |
Member evaluations
Wayne Lampe
evaluated on Nov 15, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
senad
evaluated on Aug 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: Mild
HighPlateau
evaluated on Jul 30, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: None
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