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Table 1 Chemical composition of Spirulina and per 2 capsules (1 gr)

From: Effects of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis supplementation on intestinal permeability, antioxidant and inflammatory markers, quality of life and disease severity in patients with constipated-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized double‑blind, placebo‑controlled trial

Nutrient content

Spirulina

Energy (kcal)

2

Total fat (g)

0.03

Total carbohydrate (g)

0.2

Protein (g)

0.62

Fiber (mg)

20

B-carotene (IU)

1100

Vitamin E (IU)

0.2

Vitamin K (mcg)

11.2

Vitamin B1 (mg)

0.05

Vitamin B2 (mg)

0.04

Vitamin B3 (mg)

0.16

Vitamin B6 (mg)

0.008

Vitamin B12 (mcg)

1.9

Folic acid (mcg)

96

Calcium (IU)

0.2

Potassium (mcg)

11.2

Magnesium (mg)

0.05

Manganese (mg)

0.04

Sodium (mg)

0.16

Phosphorous (mg)

0.008

Copper (mcg)

1.9

Iron (mcg)

96

Zinc (mg)

1.4

Inositol (mg)

21.74

Chlorophyll (mg)

4

Phycocyanin (mg)

0.07

Zeaxanthin (mg)

15.1

Lutein (mg)

3.6

Moisture (%)

0.81

PH

5.4