The Effects of Seaweed and Microalgae Supplementation on Exercise Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nutrients · 2026 · PMC13119196 · PMID 42075102

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

After excluding this study, the pooled effect shifted to a moderate-to-large positive direction (SMD = 0.53, 95% CI: −0.03–1.09, p = 0.07), and heterogeneity decreased to moderate ( I 2 = 50%), but it still did not reach statistical significance.

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an overall trendno p-value reported

For recovery-related indicators, CK and LDH mostly showed light yellow or light blue shading, indicating an overall trend of slight reduction in muscle enzymes.

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