Common pond algae may rival traditional muscle recovery methods, researchers find Spirulina, a pond algae, may help athletes recover faster and push harder during training. A Beijing Sport University review of 22 trials found spirulina reduces muscle damage markers like creatine kinase. In one standout trial, spirulina shifted runners to burn more fat and less carbohydrate for fuel, helping them sustain effort longer in a follow-up sprint test. Its phycocyanin compound neutralizes exercise-induced free radicals, reducing tissue damage and accelerating repair. Benefits require consistent daily use of one to two grams, with best results after resistance training over several weeks.…

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