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Algae & Sea Vegetable

Scenedesmus

Preclinical studies in rats show dietary administration of Scenedesmus obliquus is safe and well-tolerated. It demonstrates potential hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic activities, reducing serum glucose and triglycerides while maintaining good protein digestibility.

Benefits

Key compounds

Carotenoids (astaxanthinlutein)phenolic compoundspolyunsaturated fatty acids (linolenic and linoleic acid)Proteindietary fiberomega-3 fatty acidsvitamins (B-complexE)

May help with

Best for these goals

metabolic supportcardiovascular supportantioxidant supportprotein supplementation

How to use it

Dried biomass powder; defatted biomass; protein extracts; lipid extracts

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Iodine: Low | Contaminant concerns: Monitor for heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, zinc) and microplastics accumulation from cultivation water | Generally recognized as safe in animal models, but human safety data is limited; ensure cultivation in uncontaminated water to avoid heavy metal accumulation
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