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Microcystins (ng per day) estimated exposures from spirulina supplements and supplemented foods (spirulina powder, spirulina tablets, lemon cereal bar, tahini with honey, and cocoa-praline) in comparison to the maximum tolerable daily intakes calculated for infants, children, and adults. Tolerable daily intake of infants (5 kg): 200 ng MCYSTs (yellow line), children (20 kg): 800 ng MCYSTs (orange line), and adults (60 kg): 2400 ng MCYSTs (red line) [16,23].
