Fresh Spirulina for Weight Loss & Management
Research confirms that spirulina can assist in weight-loss, weight management and control, and help reduce obesity
SPIRULINA FOR WEIGHT LOSS & MANAGEMENT
Excess weight, especially obesity, diminishes almost every aspect of health, from reproductive and respiratory function to memory and mood. Obesity increases the risk of several debilitating and deadly diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Source
Independent research confirms that daily spirulina treatment can significantly reduce body weight, body fat percentage and waist circumference.
People taking spirulina daily show a reduction in appetite, significantly lower BMI and lower triglyceride (fat) and cholesterol levels.
USE FRESH NOT DRIED SPIRULINA
Fresh spirulina - never heated, never dried - provides up to 8 times more nutrients and 20 times more antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, active enzymes, and bioactive compounds than found in spirulina powder or tablets.
Independent Research: Spirulina for Weight Loss & Management
In the research below, dried spirulina is confirmed to promote weight loss and treat and control obesity and adiposity - especially when combined with exercise
Remember that fresh spirulina provides up to 20 times more of key weight-loss and obesity-control substances than found in the dried spirulina powder or tablets used in these research studies.
Click on any research heading to see a summary + a link to the original research.
Research: Spirulina Treatment Reduces Body Weight, Especially in Obese Individuals
A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials concluded that spirulina significantly reduces body weight, especially in obese individuals.
- Results of 5 studies (7 treatment arms) showed a significant reduction in weight after Spirulina treatment
- Weight change in obese subjects was greater than overweight participants
- Pooled analysis showed that Spirulina supplementation led to a significant reduction in body fat percent and waist circumference
Read the research: Journal of Complementary Therapies in Medicine (PubMed) 2019
Research: Spirulina Treatment Reduces Body Weight, BMI, Cholesterol, and Appetite
This randomized, double blinded, placebo controlled trial tested the efficacy of spirulina treatment in the control and prevention of obesity and obesity-related disorders.
The study determined the effects of Spirulina on anthropometric parameters, serum lipids, appetite and serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in obese individuals.
Participants taking daily spirulina showed
- Significant reductions in weight
- Significant reductions in body mass index (BMI)
- Significant reductions in serum total cholesterol (TC)
- Significant reductions in appetite
See the research: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (PubMed) - 2017
Research: Spirulina for Significant Weight Loss, Lower Cholesterol in Obese Hypertensive Patients- 2017
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the impact of daily spirulina supplementation found:
- After three months of Spirulina supplementation, significant decrease in body mass, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference were observed
- Spirulina significantly lowered low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and interleukin-6 concentration
- Spirulina supplementation considerably improved total antioxidant status (TAS) and insulin sensitivity ratio.
Read the research: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences (PubMed)
Research: Spirulina Treatment Reduced Body Weight and BMI, Improved Cholesterol, Reduced Appetite in 12 Weeks
Sixty four obese individuals aged 20-50 years were allocated into two groups that received either spirulina treatment or a placebo for 12 weeks.
In the spirulina treatment group:
- Body weight and body mass index (BMI) were significantly decreased
- Serum total cholesterol (TC) significantly reduced
- Appetite was significantly reduced
Conclusion: This confirms that spirulina can control and prevent obesity and obesity- related disorders.
Read the research: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (PubMed) - 2017
Research: Spirulina Reduces Body Weight, Blood Pressure in Overweight People
This double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial showed that three months of daily Spirulina treatment improves BMI and weight and results in improvements in blood pressure and endothelial function.
40 patients with hypertension but lacking evidence of cardiovascular disease received daily spirulina or placebo for three months.
The spirulina group showed significant reduction in systolic blood pressure, stiffness index, body mass index and weight.
See the research: European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences (PubMed) - 2019
Research: Overweight Men Lose Weight, Reduce Hunger with Combined Training and Spirulina Treatment 2022
Sixty overweight and obese men of age 30 to 55 years were assigned to one of four groups: training plus spirulina, training plus placebo, spirulina, or placebo.
After 8 weeks the men that received circuit resistance training with spirulina treatment showed:
- Reduced weight
- Lower levels of apelin (an obesity marker)
- Lower fasting blood sugar levels
- Increased concentrations of adipolin (which is reduced in obesity)
- Increased concentrations of ghrelin (which reduces hunger)
Read the research: Mediators of Inflammation (PubMed) - 2022
Research Spirulina Reduces Obesity Hormones, Boosts Heart Health with HIIT Training 2023
Obese persons with a level of body weight high enough to damage health are regarded as adipose.
Adiposity is linked to the secretion of specific obesity-related adipokine hormones that increase the risk of chronic diseases including hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer.
This research explores the impact of a 12-week regimen of high-intensity training combined with Spirulina treatment on adipokine concentrations and cholesterol (lipid) profiles in 44 obese males.
The combined training and supplementation group showed:
- Noteworthy reductions in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), total cholesterol (TC), and triglyceride (TGL) levels
- Increased high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels
- Significantly reduced adipokine levels
This investigation underscores the potential of Spirulina and high-intensity interval training as a synergistic strategy to ameliorate obesity-related complications and enhance overall cardiometabolic well-being in obese males.
Research Review: Effects of Spirulina on Weight Loss and Blood Lipids - British Medical Journal 2020
This review of many clinical trials supports the benefits of spirulina for reducing body fat, waist circumference, body mass index and appetite and shows that spirulina has significant benefits for improving blood lipids.
Overall, the evidence in the literature suggests that spirulina improves several well-established CVD risk factors, including hyperlipidaemia, and seems to provide benefits around weight loss.
Daily spirulina treatment may improve lipid profiles, aiding weight loss and reducing BMI.
Spirulina also seems to improve insulin resistance, antioxidant/ anti-inflammatory properties, blood glucose and blood pressure
See the research: British Medical Journal Open Heart - 2020
Research: Male Wrestlers on Weight-Loss Diet Lose More Weight with Spirulina Treatment 2021
This 12-day, randomized, controlled trial assessed the effects of spirulina treatment on competitive male wrestlers undergoing a weight loss diet.
The spirulina group lost more fat mass (-2.2 kg vs. -0.9 kg) and more body fat (-2.1% vs. -0.6%) compared to the placebo group.
See the research: British Journal of Nutrition - 2021
Research: Spirulina Treatment Improves Metabolic Disorders in Obese, Overweight Patients - 2018
A randomized, controlled trial confirmed that Spirulina as a complementary treatment may have beneficial effects on adherence to a restricted calorie diet, management of weight loss and also reduction in triglyceride levels.
- Thirty-eight participants completed the intervention
- Body weight, waist circumference, body fat and BMI significantly reduced in the SP group compared to the placebo group
See the research: Complementary Therapies in Medicine (PubMed) 2018
Research: Spirulina Treatment Lowers Cholesterol - 2016
Many overweight and obese people suffer unhealthy high cholesterol.
This review and meta-analysis confirmed that Spirulina treatment significantly reduces plasma concentrations of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and elevates those of HDL cholesterol.
Spirulina might be a valuable nutraceutical in dyslipidemic patients.
See the research: Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed) 2016
Research: Spirulina a Powerful Hypolipidaemic Treatment for Lower Cholesterol
Dyslipidemia is the imbalance of lipids such as cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and high-density lipoprotein that can result from diet, tobacco exposure, or genetics and can lead to cardiovascular disease with severe complications.
After 3 months of daily spirulina treatment, levels of triglycerides, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, total cholesterol, non-high density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels, and the ratio of total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol were significantly decreased.
See the research: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (PubMed)
Research: How Spirulina Treatment Promotes Weight Loss: Mechanisms of Action - 2023
Spirulina promotes gastrointestinal peristalsis, eliminating harmful substances from the body and maintaining intestinal health.
It is is abundant in phenylamino acids, which can influence the brain to control appetite, balance cravings, effectively regulate body fat content, and alleviate hunger caused by other weight loss methods.
Spirulina can reduce the infiltration of macrophages into visceral fat, prevent the accumulation of liver fat, decrease oxidative stress, improve insulin sensitivity, and promote satiety.
Research has demonstrated that moderate treatment with spirulina can enhance apolipoprotein A1 levels and reduce apolipoprotein B, aiding in weight loss and lowering Body Mass Index.
Spirulina achieves weight loss by reducing the permeability of macrophages into visceral fat and preventing the accumulation of liver fat and oxidative stress
See the research: Life Research Journal - 2023
This is a small selection from hundreds of independent research studies confirming spirulina can help weight-loss, weight management and control, and reduce obesity.
Dosage: Fresh Spirulina for Weight Loss & Management
Analysis of spirulina studies research confirms that larger daily spirulina doses over longer periods consistently provide the best results.
As spirulina is a naturally grown functional food, there is no known dosage limit - In the United States 30-day fresh spirulina fasting is popular for detox and health improvement.
Fresh Spirulina Dosage for Weight Loss & Obesity Control
Most people find that one to two portions (SP-1 to SP-2) daily provide excellent results for healthy adults and children.
People wanting more significant weight loss may wish to increase their daily dosage (SP-3 to SP-5), or consider spirulina fasting.
Every body is different - listen to your body and learn what SPRU dosages and times are best for you.
Almost any dose of fresh spirulina will provide more benefits than shown in most of the above research studies that have been conducted with dried spirulina.
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Fresh Spirulina for Weight Loss & Management
Research confirms that spirulina can assist in weight-loss, weight management and control, and help to reduce obesity