Algae & Sea VegetableTetraselmis
Tetraselmis chui is rich in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and polyunsaturated fatty acids, exhibiting strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Human clinical trials suggest supplementation may improve physical performance, increase muscle mass, and favorably modulate hormones like erythropoietin and testosterone in healthy men. It is approved as a novel food and generally recognized as safe for human consumption.
Benefits
- Tetraselmis chui is rich in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and polyunsaturated fatty acids
- exhibiting strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Human clinical trials suggest supplementation may improve physical performance
- increase muscle mass
- and favorably modulate hormones like erythropoietin and testosterone in healthy men. It is approved as a novel food and generally recognized as safe for human consumption.
Key compounds
Superoxide dismutase (SOD)carotenoidschlorophyllpolysaccharidesPolyunsaturated fatty acids (EPADHAlinolenic acid)proteinironessential amino acids
May help with
- Antioxidant support
- physical performance
- anti-inflammatory support
- nutritional support
Best for these goals
Antioxidant supportphysical performanceanti-inflammatory supportnutritional support
How to use it
Lyophilized powder; dietary supplements (capsules); condiment/seasoning
Evidence level
Strong
Cautions & interactions
Iodine: Low | Contaminant concerns: Potential for heavy metal accumulation (copper, lead, cadmium) depending on cultivation source; ensure food-grade sourcing | Safety during pregnancy, lactation, and in children is not established; monitor for potential heavy metal contamination if not sourced from controlled aquaculture.
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