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$23.84 $0.39 per serving
Product analysis
Spirulina Natural Tablets offers an algae-based mix of nutrients and pigments, with incomplete composition details making close comparisons difficult.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality20
The nutrient and pigment preparations are not described precisely enough for close comparison. That leaves their relative quality uncertain rather than establishing that the ingredients are poor.
Ingredient Transparency45
Most listed amounts are clear, but several preparation details are missing. The incompletely described mixture also leaves its component breakdown uncertain.
Value For Money29
Chlorophyll and the listed fatty acid are costly relative to their amounts. Value for the other contributions remains uncertain, limiting a firm judgment about the complete mix.
Customer Satisfaction86
Customer satisfaction is very positive across a substantial body of ratings. The feedback does not establish a particular nutritional benefit.
Product Focus23
The algae mix supplies several nutrient and pigment components. A specific practical benefit is less clearly established than the broad supplement purpose.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 360 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $0.39
- Also available
Spirulina Natural Tablets$14.30- Customer rating
- 4.8 · 1,513 ratings
Goals
Impact
Lower effect
carotenoids · 11 mgVitamin A · 7000 IU
Impact
Situational effect
Gamma Linolenic Acid · 30 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 {Calories} | |
Total Fat | 0 Gram(s) | |
Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | |
Protein | 2 Gram(s) | |
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 7000 IU | |
Vitamin K | 22 mcg | |
Iron | 1.7 mg | |
Sodium | 25 mg | |
C-Phycocyanin | 185 mg | |
Allo-Phycocyanin | 73 mg | |
Chlorophyll | 30 mg | |
Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 30 mg | |
Total Carotenoids | 11 mg | |
Zeaxanthin | 2.9 mg | |
Spirulina | 3 Gram(s) |
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) · 7000 IU OverallScore76
Each serving provides 7,000 IU of vitamin A at a moderate cost for that amount. Beta-carotene is a provitamin A source.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50
Beta-carotene is a provitamin A source.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
Beta-carotene is a provitamin A source.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
Each serving provides 7,000 IU of vitamin A. The label states 100% beta-carotene.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
Each serving provides 7,000 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The label states 100% beta-carotene.
Value80
The cost is moderate for the vitamin A amount.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost is moderate for the vitamin A amount.
Chlorophyll · 30 mg OverallScore51
A serving provides 30 mg of chlorophyll at a high cost per amount. The chlorophyll is listed without a more specific chemical form. The plant source is not specified.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability46
The chlorophyll is listed without a more specific chemical form. The plant source is not specified.
Chemical Form & Stability
The chlorophyll is listed without a more specific chemical form.
Botanical Source Transparency
The plant source is not specified.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency78
A serving provides 30 mg, the listed amount. No harsh herbal laxatives or artificial colors are indicated.
Chlorophyll Potency per Serving
A serving provides 30 mg of chlorophyll, the listed amount.
Elemental Mineral Disclosure
A copper chlorophyllin complex is not indicated, so its copper disclosure does not apply.
Additive Safety & Laxative-Free Guarantee
No harsh herbal laxatives or artificial colors are indicated.
Value10
The cost per amount of chlorophyll is high.
Price per 100 mg Chlorophyll
The cost per amount of chlorophyll is high.
Gamma Linolenic Acid · 30 mg OverallScore29
A serving provides 30 mg of GLA, a small amount, at a high cost per amount. The GLA comes from spirulina. The extraction method and antioxidant protection are unclear.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30
The GLA comes from spirulina. The extraction method and antioxidant protection are unclear.
Botanical Source & GLA Concentration
The GLA comes from spirulina.
Extraction Method & Oxidative Stability
The extraction method and antioxidant protection are unclear.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency37
The label lists 30 mg of GLA per serving, a small amount.
Active GLA Dosage Potency
A serving provides 30 mg of GLA, a small amount.
GLA Yield Disclosure
The active GLA amount is listed separately as 30 mg per serving.
Value10
The cost per amount of GLA is high.
Price per 100mg Active GLA
The cost per amount of GLA is high.
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