Hypolipidemic effect of Arthrospira (Spirulina) maxima supplementation and a systematic physical exercise program in overweight and obese men: a double-blind, randomized, and crossover controlled trial
Hernandez-Lepe MA, Lopez-Diaz JA, Juarez-Oropeza MA, Hernandez-Torres RP, Wall-Medrano A, Ramos-Jimenez A
Published in Marine Drugs
Methodology
Double-blind randomized crossover trial of 4.5 g/day spirulina with or without an exercise program in overweight and obese men.
Key Findings
Spirulina plus exercise produced the greatest reductions in total and LDL cholesterol; spirulina alone had smaller effects.
Conclusions
Spirulina modestly improves lipids, with additive benefit from structured exercise.
Limitations
Small sample of men only; short washout; surrogate endpoints.
Supplements Studied
Spirulina modestly improves lipids, with additive benefit from structured exercise.
Outcomes Measured
Spirulina plus exercise produced the greatest reductions in total and LDL cholesterol.
Study Details
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