Clinical and biochemical evaluations of the alga Spirulina with regard to its application in the treatment of obesity. A double-blind cross-over study

Becker, E.W.; Jakober, B.; Luft, D.; Schmulling, R.M.

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Clinical and biochemical evaluations of the alga Spirulina with regard to its application in the treatment of obesity. A double-blind cross-over study [1986]

Becker, E.W.; Jakober, B.; Luft, D.; Schmulling, R.M.;

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Extract: In a double-blind cross-over study vs placebo a supplemental dietary intake of 2.8 g of Spirulina thrice a day over a period of 4 weeks showed a small but statistically significant reduction of body weight in obese outpatients. Adverse effects on clinical variables (blood pressure, heart rate) or biochemical variables (screening program including 32 parameters) were not detectable; relevant side effects were not observed.(author)

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Nutrition reports international (USA)

ISSN : 0029-6635

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Idioma:

English

Tipo:

Journal Article

En AGRIS desde:

1987

Volumen:

33

Edición:

4

Página inicial:

565

Página final:

574

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"ill., charts. 15 references"