Spirulina During Palliative Chemotherapy: A 2016 Conference Abstract

Research note: This source is a conference abstract describing observations. It does not establish that Spirulina caused the reported changes or treated cancer.

What the abstract reports

The abstract describes 120 people with stage IV cancers receiving palliative chemotherapy alongside 380 mg of Spirulina twice daily; 116 were evaluated. It reports measurements including weight, haemoglobin, albumin and C-reactive protein over the assessment period.

Why the design matters

The abstract does not report a comparison group. Without one, the reported changes cannot be attributed to Spirulina rather than other factors. It also tested dried Spirulina, not SPRU fresh-frozen Spirulina.

What cannot be concluded

These observations do not show that Spirulina treats cancer, improves chemotherapy outcomes or causes weight gain. They should not be used as medical advice.

Source

2016 ASCO conference abstract, “Evaluation of Spirulina in the supportive treatment associated to palliative chemotherapy…”