Hawaiian Spirulina 600 mg

Hawaiian Spirulina 600 mg

LifeTIME4.5 (154 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 90 Capsule(s) · 22 servings
Goals
$17.49 $0.79 per serving

Product analysis

45 out of 100

Hawaiian Spirulina 600 mg offers spirulina with a clearly identified species, helping you compare its contents with other algae supplements.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality28

The algae species and vitamin A source are named, but their quality cannot be confidently compared. Other listed forms are unspecified, adding uncertainty to a full comparison.

Ingredient Transparency78

Amounts are stated throughout the ingredient list. Some forms are missing, limiting a closer comparison of the preparations.

Value For Money33

The price is high when considered for its vitamin A content. That comparison does not establish the value of the spirulina itself, which remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction69

Customer feedback is positive. The modest review history gives a limited picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus30

The formula has a relatively narrow focus, but its expected benefits are weakly supported. Its short ingredient list keeps it relatively simple.

Format
Capsule
Container
90 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.79
Customer rating
4.5 · 154 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Situational effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin A · 4080 IU
Study evidence
Vitamin A Supportive 65 studies
Impact
Situational effect
D- Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Protein
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
4080 IU 64
Sodium
19 mg
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis)
2400 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 4,080 IU of vitamin A. The cost for that amount is high. Vitamin A comes from beta-carotene.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability50

Vitamin A comes from beta-carotene.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
Vitamin A comes from beta-carotene.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

Each serving provides 4,080 IU of vitamin A. The label identifies beta-carotene as the complete vitamin A source.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
Each serving provides 4,080 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The label identifies beta-carotene as the complete vitamin A source.

Value20

The cost is high for the amount of vitamin A provided.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost is high for the amount of vitamin A provided.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. A randomized trial of vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation for retinitis pigmentosa.
    Berson EL; Rosner B; Sandberg MA; Hayes KC; Nicholson BW; Weigel-DiFranco C; Willett W · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1993
    Randomized trial601 participantsEye Health forVitamin A
  2. Efficacy and safety of retinol palmitate ophthalmic solution in the treatment of dry eye: a Japanese Phase II clinical trial.
    Toshida H; Funaki T; Ono K; Tabuchi N; Watanabe S; Seki T; Otake H; Kato T; Ebihara N; Murakami A · Drug design, development and therapy · 2018
    Randomized trial66 participantsEye Health forVitamin A
  3. Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age.
    Imdad A; Mayo-Wilson E; Haykal MR; Regan A; Sidhu J; Smith A; Bhutta ZA · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,223,856 participants47 studies pooledEye Health forVitamin A
  4. Vitamin A supplementation improves retinal function in infants at risk of retinopathy of prematurity.
    Mactier H; McCulloch DL; Hamilton R; Galloway P; Bradnam MS; Young D; Lavy T; Farrell L; Weaver LT · The Journal of pediatrics · 2012
    Randomized trial89 participantsEye Health forVitamin A
  5. Effect of short-term, high-dose retinol on dark adaptation in aging and early age-related maculopathy.
    Owsley C; McGwin G; Jackson GR; Heimburger DC; Piyathilake CJ; Klein R; White MF; Kallies K · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2006
    Randomized trial104 participantsEye Health forVitamin A
  6. Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical 0.1% Stabilized Bioactive Retinol for Photoaging: A Vehicle-Controlled Integrated Analysis.
    Farris P; Berson D; Bhatia N; Goldberg D; Lain E; Mariwalla K; Zeichner J; Miller D; McGuire T; Kizoulis M · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2024
    Meta-analysis471 participants6 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin A
  7. Tensile properties and contours of aging facial skin. A controlled double-blind comparative study of the effects of retinol, melibiose-lactose and their association.
    Piérard-Franchimont C; Castelli D; Cromphaut IV; Bertin C; Ries G; Cauwenbergh G; Piérard GE · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  8. Antiaging action of retinol: from molecular to clinical.
    Bellemère G; Stamatas GN; Bruère V; Bertin C; Issachar N; Oddos T · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2009
    Randomized trial48 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  9. An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer.
    Balado-Simó P; Morgado-Carrasco D; Gómez-Armayones S; López-Ferrer A; Barco D; Ferrándiz-Pulido C; Podlipnik S · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forVitamin A
  10. Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Chang H; Tao K; Yang Y; Wang Y; Ge M; Wang X; Tang S; Yu H · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin A