Who should not use spirulina?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, you should not use spirulina without talking to your doctor about it first:

Do you have an allergy to blue-green algae?
Do you have phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Are you taking medications or supplements for any of the following medical conditions: immune system disorders, inflammation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, viruses, allergies, neurologic conditions, diabetes, weight loss, heart problems, osteoporosis, cancer and blood clots?
Are you pregnant?

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