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Although endogenous synthesis partially compensates, supplementation may be relevant, particularly for vegan athletes, vegetarian seniors, or during caloric restriction periods
Human data are often associative rather than interventional, assays lack standardization, and receptor mechanisms may be incomplete or contested
It also has a number of other health benefits and protects the body cells against damage caused by harmful chemical substances (free radicals)
Spirulina contains both water-soluble B vitamins and vitamin C, as well as fat-soluble vitamins E, A, and K
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