Suggested Dosing
Leukoplakia
1 g PO qD x12 days
Blepharospasm
1500 mg (Super Blue-Green Algae (SBGA) capsules) PO
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Suggested Uses
Source of protein, iron, B vitamins
Oral leukoplakia, increase energy/metabolism
Efficacy
Effective as source of protein, iron (but expensive on a gram-for-gram basis compared to foods)
Likely effective for leukoplakia
Possibly ineffective as vitamin B12 source, weight-loss aid
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Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Microcystin (Contaminant)
Nausea/vomitting
Abdominal pain
Hepatotox
Shock
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Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Phenylketonuria
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: N/A
Lactation: N/A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
See product label
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