Acute rhabdomyolysis caused by Spirulina ( Arthrospira platensis)

Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening disorder that occurs as a primary disease or as a complication of a broad spectrum of other diseases. We report the first case of acute rhabdomyolysis after ingestion of Spirulina ( Arthrospira platensis), a plantonic blue-green alga, as a dietary sup...

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Published in:Phytomedicine (Stuttgart) 2008-06, Vol.15 (6), p.525-527
Main Authors: Mazokopakis, Elias E., Karefilakis, Christos M., Tsartsalis, Athanasios N., Milkas, Anastasios N., Ganotakis, Emmanuel S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Arthrospira platensis
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Dietary Supplements - adverse effects
Health aspects
Humans
Male
Rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis - chemically induced
Spirulina
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Summary:Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially life-threatening disorder that occurs as a primary disease or as a complication of a broad spectrum of other diseases. We report the first case of acute rhabdomyolysis after ingestion of Spirulina ( Arthrospira platensis), a plantonic blue-green alga, as a dietary supplement.
ISSN:0944-7113
1618-095X
DOI:10.1016/j.phymed.2008.03.003