Blue-Green Algae 500 mg®

Botanicals & Herbs

Brand: NOW

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Net Contents

180 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2–4 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

45

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 02624 8

Product Version

CODE 2624 V3

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

5Active Ingredients

5 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

3% Daily Value Coverage

3 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Vegan, Vegetarian.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2–4 Vegetarian Capsule(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories5 {Calories}
Protein1 g2%
Vitamin A(Beta-Carotene)560 IU11%
Iron0.7 mg4%
Blue Green Algae2 g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Other Ingredients

CelluloseMagnesium Stearate

Target Groups

VeganVegetarianAdult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All Other

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 2 to 4 capsules daily. Start with a smaller amount and gradually increase dosage over several weeks. Consider taking these other NOW(R) products: Energy, Detox Support(TM) and Triphala.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetarian/Vegan

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW(R) Blue-Green Algae delivers the natural nutrient profile found in Genuine Whole Foods.

General Statements: All Other Content

Blue-Green Algae is a unique superfood harvested from the pristine Upper Klamath Lake in the Oregon Cascades. This nutrient-dense, freeze-dried, whole food concentrate has naturally occurring minerals, vitamins, protein and chlorophyll.

General Statements: All Other Content

CAPSULE SIZE Made in the USA

General Statements: All Other Content

Genuine Whole Food

General Statements: All Other Content

GREEN SUPERFOOD

General Statements: All Other Content

Wildcrafted from Klamath Lake

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

General Statements: All Other Content

For more product information visit www.nowfoods.com/2624

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variations may occur in this product.

General Statements: All Other Content

Please Recycle.

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 2624 V3

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW FOODS

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

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Research & Studies

  • Medicinal uses of red algae and blue-green algae

    N Naveed - Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, 2014 - indianjournals.com

    … Red algae are frequently taken as a dietary supplement, though … non-edible species of algae, which are detrimental to health. … in doses of 500 milligrams four to six times daily. Organic …

    20148 citations
  • The utility of algae as sources of high value nutritional ingredients, particularly for alternative/complementary proteins to improve human health

    JY Wu, R Tso, HS Teo, S Haldar - Frontiers in nutrition, 2023 - frontiersin.org

    … supplement. Notable edible species include Chlorella, and cyanobacteria (or blue-green algae… A lower algae dose of 500 mg/day brown algae could explain why no changes in hs-CRP …

    2023165 citations
  • Health benefits of blue-green algae: prevention of cardiovascular disease and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

    CS Ku, Y Yang, Y Park, J Lee - Journal of medicinal food, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com

    … Up to now, BGA dosages used in human clinical trials have … as a dietary supplement or a food component to obtain health … Summary of the protective effects of blue-green algae (BGA) …

    2013174 citations
  • … prospects? Humans have eaten seaweed for millennia; now microalgae are to be served up in a variety of novel health supplements, medicaments and preparations

    A Moore - The EMBO Reports, 2001 - Springer

    … But now the time has come for microalgae, unicellular blue‐green and red algae that can be … Its product, Chlorella vulgaris, a single‐celled blue‐green alga, is destined mainly for food …

    200128 citations
  • Earth food Spirulina (Arthrospira): production and quality standards

    E Koru - Food additive, 2012 - academia.edu

    … blue-green algae, has been extensively studied and is now in widespread usage throughout the world as a food product and as a dietary supplement … scientific and medical research, …

    2012145 citations
  • Vitamin A, nutrition, and health values of algae: Spirulina, Chlorella, and Dunaliella

    G Tang, PM Suter - Journal of Pharmacy and Nutrition Sciences, 2011 - researchgate.net

    … Recently, several concerns regarding potential toxicity of blue-green alga (… supplement is promoted as a panacea for many conditions and diseases and is now widely sold in the health …

    2011201 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2012-10-01. DSLD Label ID: 13784. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.