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Spirulina

Arthrospira platensis

Mechanism

Spirulina ist eine nährstoffreiche Cyanobakterien-Biomasse (Protein, Phycocyanin, Mikronährstoffe). Diskutiert wird eine immunmodulierende Wirkung, u. a. im Kontext allergischer Atemwegs- und Hautreaktionen (Sommerekzem). Erste equine/tierexperimentelle Hinweise bestehen, belastbare Studien sind begrenzt.

Cautions

· Qualität/Schadstofffreiheit (Schwermetalle, Microcystine) sicherstellen

Sources

Vet ImmunolSpirulina immunomodulation — animal data

PMID:28771165Nawrocka et al. 2017 (Mar Drugs) — Spirulina, Mitochondrien/Insulinsensitivität bei EMS-Pferden

PMID:41662889Golestani et al. 2026 (JEVS) — Spirulina, Entzündung/Knorpel bei Pferden nach Belastung

Equiterna Score

61/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety8.4/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 10–20 g/animal/day (warmblood)

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

SafetyVery safe

Evidenceemerging

Products containing Spirulina

Gelenke

Movicur

St. Hippolyt

Not orderable →

Nerven & Muskel

Nr. 19 Mordskerl

Dr. Weyrauch

Not orderable →

Grundversorgung

Premium Minerals

Laurel Nature

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Grundversorgung

Evergreens

Velvet Naturel

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Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Equine Asthma (RAO / IAD) →discussed as immune-modulating (allergic component)

Sweet Itch (Summer Eczema) →discussed as immune-modulating (allergic component)

Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive)

Equine Sarcoids →discussed as immune-modulating — not a tumour therapeutic, purely adjunctive

Hives (Urticaria) →discussed as immune-modulating (allergic component)

Rain Rot (Dermatophilosis) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive)

Mange / Mites (Chorioptes/Sarcoptes) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive)

Equine Influenza (Horse Flu) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive, no protection against infection)

Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1/EHV-4) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive, no protection against infection)

Strangles (Streptococcus equi subsp. equi) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive, no pathogen protection)

Lyme Borreliosis (tick-borne) →discussed as immune-modulating (adjunctive, non-specific)

All sources in the study library →

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is study-attributed and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.