topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimAlgae supplementation showed a suggestive improvement in VO 2 max (SMD = 0.88, 95% CI: 0.00-1.75) and significantly improved in TTE (SMD = 1.06, 95% CI: 0.16-1.96), with smaller effects on WRmax (SMD = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.03-0.55), and no significant benefit for TT performance (SMD = -0.27, 95% CI: -0.74 to 0.21).
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimRegarding recovery, CK concentrations were significantly reduced (SMD = -0.78, 95% CI: -1.28 to -0.28).
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimSensitivity analyses supported the robustness of the main findings with minimal evidence of publication bias.
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimObjective: Seaweed and microalgae provide antioxidants, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and bioactive compounds that may enhance exercise performance and accelerate recovery.
evidence level1
citationWei Y (2026)
sourceThe Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimThis qualitative review synthesizes current evidence regarding the efficacy of melatonin, gut-axis interventions (prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics), magnesium, sodium pyruvate, and purple grape-derived products on performance and recovery outcomes in soccer players.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimMethodological quality and risk of bias were assessed using design-specific tools, including the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool for randomized controlled trials and the ROBINS-I framework for non-randomized intervention studies.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimParticular attention was directed to study design, dosage and timing protocols, performance and biochemical outcomes, and methodological limitations, with emphasis placed on linking mechanistic evidence with applied performance and recovery outcomes.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.
topicSpirulina Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimBackground and objectives Modern soccer, characterized by its intermittent high-intensity nature, requires a combination of explosive power and aerobic endurance.
evidence level4
citationAzizi Ammarati AH (2026)
sourceMechanism-based nutritional strategies for performance and recovery in soccer players: a qualitative research synthesis.