17
Smilies
The Solgar Spirulina 750mg is a dietary supplement in vegan capsules, with spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) powder, 750mg per vegan capsule and 3,000mg in the recommended daily dose of four vegan capsules. The package contains 80 vegan capsules.
It is aimed at adults who want to include a plant protein source in their diet in a concentrated form, without changing their eating habits. The product is vegan and kosher, without gluten, lactose, soy and wheat.
Although we call it algae in Greek, spirulina is not algae in the botanical sense. It is a cyanobacterium, a photosynthetic microorganism like plants, but with a bacterial structure, without a nucleus. The name is due to its shape, which under a microscope resembles a spiral. It lives in freshwater and is now cultivated in controlled tanks worldwide.
Interest in spirulina starts with its composition. It is one of the few foods with a very high protein content by weight, and it contains natural pigments such as chlorophyll and phycocyanin, which give it its intense pale green color. The capsule form is a response to a practical problem, as spirulina powder has a strong taste that many find difficult to accept. The above describes what the ingredient is, without any claims of effect.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, it is a pale green microalgae suitable for vegetarians, with the following points:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Spirulina does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA and remains a subject of research, while claims related to botanicals and natural extracts are under evaluation.**
The composition has only one active ingredient, spirulina, without the addition of vitamins or minerals. This means that it is not accompanied by an approved health claim, and what is written here concerns the form, dose and recommendation.
The dose of 750mg per vegan capsule, with four vegan capsules per day, gives 3 grams of spirulina per day, a quantity that falls within the usual range of market formulations. The list of other ingredients is short, with a vegan capsule shell made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose as a filler and a mixture of organic rice extract. The product is declared to be free of sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors.
It suits vegans and vegetarians who want to add a concentrated plant protein source to their daily routine. It suits people who have tried spirulina powder and found its taste difficult, so they prefer the capsule form. It is an option for those going through a period of intense fatigue and want to support their daily routine nutritionally, as well as for people seeking a product with vegan and kosher certifications.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, examination or treatment. Persistent fatigue needs investigation by a doctor and not a supplement.
Main ingredients: Per 4 vegan capsules, Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) 3,000mg, i.e. 750mg per vegan capsule.
Other ingredients: Vegan capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), filler (microcrystalline cellulose), mixture of organic rice extract (rice fibers, extract, gum arabic, sunflower oil).
Free of: Sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors. Vegan, kosher, lactose-free.
Form: Vegan capsules.
Recommended dosage: For adults, 4 capsules per day, preferably with meals.
With four vegan capsules per day, the package of 80 vegan capsules is sufficient for 20 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
In pregnancy, lactation or under medical treatment, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. The same applies to people with autoimmune diseases or phenylketonuria, as spirulina contains phenylalanine. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Three grams, i.e. 3,000mg, with the recommended dose of four vegan capsules of 750mg.
Technically it is a cyanobacterium, a photosynthetic microorganism. In everyday language it is referred to as pale green microalgae.
Spirulina powder has a strong taste that many find difficult to accept. The vegan capsule bypasses the issue and makes the dose measurable.
Twenty days, as the guideline provides for four vegan capsules per day from the 80 contained in the jar.
Yes. The content is of plant origin, the capsule shell is also, and the product is declared vegan and kosher.
Only after consultation with your doctor, as is the case with phenylketonuria.
That it is not an extract of a herb but the whole microorganism in powder, i.e. food and not an extract of active compounds.
* Spirulina does not have an approved health claim by the EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The claims to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
** Information on plant ingredients. The related health claims for botanicals are under evaluation by the EFSA.
Nestlé Greece SA
Patroklou 4, 15125 Marousi, Athens
Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients: Per 4 vegan capsules, Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) 3,000mg, i.e. 750mg per vegan capsule.
Other ingredients: Vegan capsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), filler (microcrystalline cellulose), mixture of organic rice extract (rice fibers, extract, gum arabic, sunflower oil).
Free of: Sugar, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, sweeteners, preservatives, artificial fragrances or colors. Vegan, kosher, lactose-free.
Form: Phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: For adults, 4 capsules per day, preferably with meals.
With four phytocapsules per day, the pack of 80 phytocapsules is sufficient for 20 days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. The same applies to individuals with an autoimmune disease or phenylketonuria, as spirulina contains phenylalanine. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, out of reach of children.
