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Spirulina is the dried biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals. The three species are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. Cultivated worldwide, Arthrospira is used as a dietary supplement or whole food. [1]
The most common side effects of GLP-1 medications are gastrointestinal issues, including: Constipation. ... These severe adverse effects of weight loss diabetes drugs are uncommon, but they’re ...
Cladophora has pharmacological uses as medication. Cladophora is purported to have antimicrobial, antihistamine, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-sclerosis, anti-inflammatory and weight loss properties as well as secondary metabolites and bioactive components that have uses in diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and serves as a protection from parasites.
Regular physical activity can help accelerate weight loss, improve metabolism and enhance the benefits of weight loss pills. Aim for 150 minutes per week (or about a half-hour five days a week).
The multi-billion dollar weight loss industry offers products ranging from diet pills and supplements to weight loss shakes and protein bars, all promising weight loss. However, these weight loss ...
Sulfated saccharides from red and green algae inhibit some DNA and RNA-enveloped viruses. [43] Seaweed extract is used in some diet pills. [44] Other seaweed pills exploit the same effect as gastric banding, expanding in the stomach to make the stomach feel more full. [45] [46]
Astaxanthin from algae, synthetic and bacterial sources is generally recognized as safe in the United States. [11] The US Food and Drug Administration has approved astaxanthin as a food coloring (or color additive) for specific uses in animal and fish foods. [3] [12] The European Commission considers it as a food dye with E number E161j. [13]
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (AGIs) are oral anti-diabetic drugs used for diabetes mellitus type 2 that work by preventing the digestion of carbohydrates (such as starch and table sugar). They are found in raw plants/herbs such as cinnamon and bacteria (containing the inhibitor acarbose ).