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Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LuckyVitamin

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by LuckyVitamin with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and energy, antioxidant support, cholesterol and metabolic health.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Spirulina. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: spirulina (blue-green algae), 1000 mg per tablet. Spirulina is a nutrient-dense freshwater organism rich in protein and micronutrients.

There are no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Blue-green Algae's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Blue-green Algae for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Hypertension — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Spirulina is rated possibly effective for high blood pressure (hypertension). For acne, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), iron deficiency anemia, and arsenic poisoning, the evidence in our data is insufficient to rate whether it works.

If you're considering spirulina for any of these uses, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence supports for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Blue-green Algae

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Spirulina is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, flatulence, headache, nausea, and vomiting.

Allergic reactions can occur—including hives, itching, and in rare cases anaphylaxis (a severe whole-body reaction). A few cases of mild gum bleeding and bruising have been reported in people taking spirulina.

Quality varies widely among spirulina products, and some can be contaminated with toxins or heavy metals; the safety data advises caution and suggests avoiding products where contamination is a concern. Pregnancy and lactation safety data are not on file—talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether spirulina is right for you in these situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Blue-green Algae

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Blue-green Algae.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (Moderate concern), immunosuppressants (Moderate concern), or diabetes medications (Moderate concern). These are the main medication types that may interact with spirulina.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Spirulina may help with high blood pressure, though evidence for other uses isn't established in our data. If you take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or diabetes drugs, check your exact medications with your pharmacist before starting.

The main safety worry is product quality and contamination risk; buy from a trusted source. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you add it to your routine.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand LuckyVitamin
Barcode (UPC) 810026421273
Net contents 120 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283141
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
40
UPC/BARCODE
810026421273
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Protein2 Gram(s)4%
Total Carbohydrate1 Gram(s)1%
Spirulina3 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 3 tablets daily.

Formula

Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that has naturally occurring protein, plus other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid).

Formulation

Our Certified Organic Spirulina Tablets are pure and contain no excipients, binders, or additives.

Our Certified Organic Spirulina Tablets are pure and contain no excipients, binders, or additives.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Certified Organic by QAI USDA Organic

Super green

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Vegan

Precautions

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only.

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

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

1 year happiness guarantee Tablet size

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Guaranteed Quality & Potency

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container40 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Protein

2 Gram(s) per serving

Spirulina

Interacts with
327 drugs
3 Gram(s) per serving Form: Arthrospira platensis

Blue-green algae are nutrient-rich aquatic microorganisms (such as spirulina and Klamath Lake algae) taken as a supplement for energy, nutrition, and...

Spirulina monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin Drug Interactions

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327Drugs
327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Spirulina 327

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Spirulina3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, spirulina blue-green algae might increase the risk of bleeding if used with other anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. However, this is unlikely.
Spirulina blue-green algae have shown antiplatelet and anticoagulant effects in vitro. However, one preliminary study in 24 patients receiving spirulina blue-green algae 2.3 grams daily for 2 weeks showed no effect on platelet activation or measures of clotting time.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking blue-green algae with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Human research shows that spirulina blue-green algae can have hypoglycemic effects in patients with diabetes, at least some of whom were using antidiabetes drugs. However, blue-green algae does not seem to improve glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with diabetes. A meta-analysis of animal studies also suggests that spirulina blue-green algae have hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, concurrent use of blue-green algae might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Blue-green algae have been shown to stimulate the immune system.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg, from the product label.

LuckyVitamin

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Name
Lucky Health Group Inc.
City
Conshohocken
State
PA
ZipCode
19428
Phone Number
1-888-635-0474
Web Address
www.LuckyVitamin.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin: Common Questions

Does Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg by LuckyVitamin interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is spirulina and why is it in this product?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae—a freshwater organism packed with protein and nutrients. It's been studied for several health purposes, including supporting blood pressure.
Will spirulina help my blood sugar if I have diabetes?
Spirulina can lower blood glucose levels, which is why it may raise the risk of low blood sugar if you already take diabetes drugs. However, the data shows it doesn't improve long-term blood sugar control. Talk with your doctor before adding it alongside your diabetes medication.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate it well, but you might experience stomach upset, bloating, diarrhea, headache, or nausea. Allergic reactions—hives, itching, or rarely severe reactions—can occur. If you have any signs of an allergic response, stop and contact your doctor.
Is there a safety concern with spirulina quality?
Yes. Spirulina products can vary widely and may be contaminated with toxins or heavy metals. The safety data advises caution when choosing a brand. Buy from a trusted source and look for third-party testing when you can.
Is spirulina safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
We don't have safety data on file for pregnancy and lactation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether spirulina is appropriate for you in these situations.
Can I take spirulina if I'm on a blood thinner?
Spirulina may increase the risk of bleeding when combined with blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs. This is a Moderate concern. Before starting spirulina, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, or any other blood-thinning medication.

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The Full Monographs Behind Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Certified Organic Spirulina 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 22 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Blue-green Algae 22 references
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  2. Iwasa M, Yamamoto M, Tanaka Y, et al. Spirulina-associated hepatotoxicity. Am J Gastroenterol 2002;97:3212-13. PubMed
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  10. Mazokopakis, E. E., Karefilakis, C. M., Tsartsalis, A. N., Milkas, A. N., and Ganotakis, E. S. Acute rhabdomyolysis caused by Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis). Phytomedicine. 2008;15(6-7):525-527. PubMed
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  19. Jensen GS, Drapeau C, Lenninger M, Benson KF. Clinical safety of a high dose of phycocyanin-enriched aqueous extract from Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis: results from a randomized, double-Blind, placebo-controlled study with a focus on anticoagulant ac
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