{"id":45141,"date":"2026-07-16T15:03:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiruline-valais.ch\/6-benefits-of-spirulina-for-athletes\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T13:03:08","slug":"6-benefits-of-spirulina-for-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiruline-valais.ch\/en\/6-benefits-of-spirulina-for-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"6 benefits of spirulina for athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|200px||200px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-80px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#14967f&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Visby CF||||||||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"s1\"><b>6 benefits of spirulina for athletes<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"78rl9\" data-offset-key=\"49gj8-0-0\">\n<div data-offset-key=\"49gj8-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Did you know that\u2026 spirulina is particularly recommended for athletes?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The little blue-green alga offers many advantages for anyone wishing to take care of their health. This article, however, will focus on the benefits it specifically provides to athletes, whether before, during or after exercise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">So, are you ready to understand why spirulina is an athlete&#8217;s best friend?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">On your marks, get set, go!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p4\"><b>Spirulina for athletes before exercise <\/b><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span>Athletes looking to increase their <span class=\"s1\">muscle mass<\/span> often consume large amounts of protein on a daily basis. Spirulina then offers two advantages: on the one hand, it is made up of 60% plant-based protein and, on the other hand, its Net Protein Utilisation (NPU) is of high quality, allowing its protein to be perfectly absorbed by the body, unlike lentils and red meat, which have a lower NPU. Taking spirulina before an intense effort means maximising the preparation and development of the muscles! What&#8217;s more, spirulina acts on <span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">endurance<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> and is therefore a valuable ally for a marathon runner, for example. Indeed, thanks to iron and protein, resistance to exertion is optimised and physical exhaustion delayed. Phycocyanin, spirulina&#8217;s natural pigment, also has an important role to play in endurance: in fact, it has a molecular composition very close to that of EPO, the core of human blood haemoglobin. EPO derivatives are often used as doping agents for their ability to maintain a high oxygen level in the body. This is exactly the effect that phycocyanin produces, but naturally \u2014 what more could you want?<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">To finish with protein,<\/span><span class=\"s3\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">vegetarian or vegan athletes have every reason to include spirulina in their diet, since it is currently the best source of plant-based protein.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span>Spirulina has a significant antioxidant effect that benefits blood pressure. It increases the production of nitric oxide, a gas molecule that helps to widen the blood vessels, which has the effect of <span class=\"s1\">increasing blood flow<\/span>. With smoother blood circulation, our precious heart is all the better for it, and athletes&#8217; performance is therefore enhanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p9\"><b>Spirulina for athletes during exercise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p10\"><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><span class=\"s4\">The phycocyanin present in spirulina promotes <\/span><span class=\"s5\">the elimination of lactates<\/span><span class=\"s4\">. But what exactly is that? These are all the waste products created by muscle contraction during exercise. These lactates cause cramps and pain \u2014 enough to stop you in your tracks! Spirulina therefore helps to increase resistance to exertion thanks to its effect on lactates. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li11\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><span class=\"s4\">Since spirulina is highly absorbable, it can be consumed at any time to give a boost thanks to its <\/span><span class=\"s5\">cocktail of nutrients<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> made up of around a dozen vitamins, trace elements, essential fatty acids, amino acids and minerals. You can, for example, take it in the form of<a href=\"https:\/\/spiruline-valais.ch\/spiruline-en-cuisine\/\">energy balls\u00a0<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s4\">or a drink prepared with water, vitamin C and spirulina. A guaranteed pick-me-up! <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"p15\"><b>Spirulina for athletes after exercise<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p16\"><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li17\"><span class=\"s2\"><\/span><span class=\"s4\">Thanks to its many vitamins, spirulina helps to <\/span><span class=\"s5\">improve recovery<\/span><span class=\"s4\"> after exercise. We also have phycocyanin to thank \u2014 this powerful antioxidant which, by eliminating lactates, helps to speed up the physical recovery process. Aches and muscle pain thus disappear more quickly, and you are ready to make a new effort sooner!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p15\"><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p15\"><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p15\"><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p15\"><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p15\"><b>Spirulina dosage and course<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">For a standard course, it is recommended to take 3 to 5 grams of Spiruline-Valais per day.<\/span><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">For athletes, the recommended dose can be doubled, up to 10 grams per day. However, be careful to increase the dosage gradually. It is also important to consume spirulina consistently in order to feel its effects, the ideal being to follow courses of 3 months. Nevertheless, if you are starting a long-term course, remember to take a break of a few days each month; this will optimise the intake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Our sports ambassadors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/julienancay\/?hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julien An\u00e7ay,<\/a> S\u00e9bastien Reichenbach and M\u00e9lissa Rossoz are fans of Spiruline-Valais \u2014 what about you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"78rl9\" data-offset-key=\"dvcc7-0-0\">\n<div data-offset-key=\"dvcc7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"><span data-offset-key=\"dvcc7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/spiruline-valais.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/alexander-redl-d3bYmnZ0ank-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;alexander-redl-d3bYmnZ0ank-unsplash (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that\u2026 spirulina is particularly recommended for athletes? 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