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Spirulina Reduces Fatigue

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Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, can reduce mental and physical fatigue, according to a study of 17 men at The Ohio State University in Columbus.

Researchers compared the effects of a placebo and 3 grams daily of spirulina, and found that the algae supplement improved performance on aerobic gym equipment and in math tests.

Spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, can reduce mental and physical fatigue.