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Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Mental Health in Healthy Adults

NCT06936202 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-08-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Spirulina platensis is a form of cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae, and is a superfood most known for being rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and healthful phytochemicals. Spirulina supports brain health through neuroprotection offered by its antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and hormone regulation.

The aim of this study is to supplement healthy adults from a campus community with 3g of spirulina, daily, for 8 weeks to improve mood and mental acuity in comparison to receiving a placebo.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Spirulina capsules

active intervention

OTHER

Placebo

no active ingredient

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Arizona State University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-15
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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