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The effect of spiruline during nutritional rehabilitation: systematic review

BACKGROUND:

To evaluate the impact of spiruline on nutritional rehabilitation.

DATA SOURCES:

Systematic search in medical and scientific databases (Medline, Cochrane, Embase) and other specific databases (PhD theses, reports...).

METHODS:

We selected studies in which spiruline was used as supplementation in malnourished patients, irrespective of the form and dose of spiruline and in controlled trials or not. Two persons made the selection separately. Nutritional status was estimated by anthropometric and biological measures.