Preferred Label : Spirulina-based Dietary Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : Spirulina-based Supplement; Blue-green Algae Supplement;
NCIt definition : A nutritional supplement composed of the blue-green microalgae spirulina. Spirulina
is high in protein and contains significant amounts of calcium, niacin, potassium,
magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin E, iodine, iron, beta-carotene, phycocyanin and chlorophyll.
The spirulina dietary supplement may affect the cardiovascular, digestive and immune
systems and may improve diabetes and high cholesterol. In addition, spirulina contains
antioxidants and may protect against cellular DNA damage by reactive oxygen species
(ROS). As spirulina has a high concentration of iodine and contains the amino acid
tyrosine, it may improve thyroid function, and ameliorate the size of benign thyroid
nodules.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL937685;
Origin ID : C158092;
UMLS CUI : C4764042;
Semantic type(s)
- Food [UMLS semantic type]
- concept_is_in_subset
