Spirulina can be dangerous for individuals with PKU due to its phenylalanine content. — Whalespan
Spirulina can be dangerous for individuals with PKU due to its phenylalanine content.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“Spirulina can carry some side effects for people that have a genetic mutation leading to something called PKU. These people know who they are. They're very sensitive to phenylalanine. These same people cannot drink any sort of NutraSweet or diet soda for reasons that they understand. It can be quite dangerous.”