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Spirulina Capsules 120 Capsules
Spirulina Capsules 120 Capsules
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55/100
Standard
Six-dimension breakdown
Evidence
14
Formulation
11
Manufacturing
11
Safety
8
Transparency
7
Sustainability
4
Why this scored 55/100
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis and A. maxima) is a cyanobacterium with a long food-use history and legitimate evidence for lipid modulation (Serban 2016 meta-analysis showed 46 mg/dL LDL reduction and 42 mg/dL triglyceride reduction with 1-10g/day), and small effects on blood pressure and glycemic markers. It's also nutrient-dense — high in protein, iron, B vitamins, phycocyanin (a pigment with antioxidant activity). The critical safety issue with spirulina is contamination risk: (a) heavy metals from growing water, (b) microcystin (a hepatotoxin) contamination when cross-contaminated with wild Microcystis cyanobacteria — this has caused documented spirulina product recalls. Only spirulina grown in monoculture-controlled ponds with per-batch microcystin testing is safe for daily use. This SKU is 120 capsules of unspecified origin with no dose per cap, no origin disclosure, and no microcystin testing statement. Standard 55: real ingredient with real evidence, held down by no dose disclosure, no origin/contamination testing, no COA. Would need to be scored lower without the ingredient's genuine evidence base.
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Evidence & sources
The Vyvata score's Evidence dimension measures the quality of published RCT support for a product's active ingredients at the label dose. Our source hierarchy: double-blind RCTs in MEDLINE-indexed journals > single-blind RCTs > open-label trials > observational studies > mechanism papers > N=1 case studies (anecdotes). Predatory journals and manufacturer-authored studies without independent replication are weighted down.
Product-specific evidence citations for this item are embedded in the analysis text on the "Analysis" tab. For the full framework and evidence hierarchy, see the methodology page.
How to read the Evidence dimension
- 80–100: Multiple double-blind RCTs in indexed journals directly testing this product OR the exact ingredients at the exact dose.
- 60–79: Single double-blind RCT + supporting ingredient literature at the studied dose.
- 40–59: Open-label trials + ingredient literature; no product-specific double-blind evidence.
- 20–39: Ingredient literature only; no product-specific trials or trials in predatory venues.
- 0–19: No credible evidence base or unverifiable claims.
FAQ data has not been generated for this product yet. See the site FAQ for general questions.
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All the data we have on this product
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- VSF score
- 55 / 100
- Tier
- Standard
- Category
- Supplements
- Subcategory
- immune antioxidants
- Last scored
- Third-party certifications
- None on record at time of scoring
- Vendor
- Vivalo
- Product type
- 0
- Tags
- Shopify Collective, Vivalo
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