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This trial aims to evaluate Spirulina's effectiveness in improving psychological and cognitive outcomes in men undergoing methadone therapy.

February 9, 2026Food Science & NutritionOpen Access

The Efficacy of Spirulina on Cognitive Function, Psychological and Clinical Indicators in Men Patients Under Methadone Therapy (a Randomized Trial)

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MAMorteza Zamani Asadolah‐poor‐kashiKashan University of Medical Sciences PMPeyman MamsharifiAllameh Tabataba'i University FHFreshteh HaerifarKashan University of Medical Sciences

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This randomized trial assesses Spirulina's impact on psychological and clinical indicators in men under methadone therapy, suggesting potential benefits.

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This trial aims to evaluate Spirulina's effectiveness in improving psychological and cognitive outcomes in men undergoing methadone therapy.
Double-blind randomized clinical trial design
50 male patients undergoing methadone maintenance therapy
Participants received either Spirulina or placebo for 12 weeks
Psychological indicators measured using DASS-21 and sexual function assessed via IIEF
Cognitive performance evaluated with FAS test, IGT, and TMT
Spirulina significantly reduced anxiety and stress scores compared to the placebo (p < 0.05)
No significant differences observed in depression, sexual function, craving, or cognitive performance (p > 0.05)
Indicates potential of Spirulina as a supportive intervention in this population

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Asadolah‐poor‐kashi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69897a86f0ec2af6756e8b28 https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.71521

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This randomized trial assesses Spirulina's impact on psychological and clinical indicators in men under methadone therapy, suggesting potential benefits.

The Efficacy of Spirulina on Cognitive Function, Psychological and Clinical Indicators in Men Patients Under Methadone Therapy (a Randomized Trial)

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The Efficacy of Spirulina on Cognitive Function, Psychological and Clinical Indicators in Men Patients Under Methadone Therapy (a Randomized Trial)

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