Table 3.
Overview of samples ID with the type of BGAS (pill, powder or tablet), the species indicated on the package, the type of retailer, the total microcystin concentration found, the proposed dose per day and estimated daily consumption.
| Sample ID | Type | Species Indicated on the Package | Type of Retailer | Total Microcystin (µg kg−1) | Proposed Dose day−1 * | Estimated Daily Consumption (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apha-430 | powder | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | Health food store | 5645.33 | 2 teaspoons or sprinkel | 4 |
| Apha-584 | powder | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | 431.26 | 1 teaspoon (2 g) | 2 |
| Apha-585 | powder | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | 308.11 | 1 teaspoon (1.5 g) | 1.5 |
| Apha-587 | capsules | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | 238.45 | 2 capsules (800 mg/capsule) | 1.6 |
| Apha-650 | powder | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | 1106.06 | 1 or 2 teaspoons (2 = 3 g) | 3 |
| Apha-696 | tablets | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | 499.52 | first 15 days: 2 capsules, after 4 caplsules (400 mg/tablet) | 1.6 |
| Apha-862 | capsules | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | 623.39 | 2 capsules (800 mg/capsule) | 1.6 |
| Apha-1230 | powder | Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | Health food store | 5436.31 | 2 teaspoons or sprinkel | 4 |
| Sp-589 | tablets | Arthrospira maxima | webshop | <LOD | 3 capsules (600 mg/tablet) | 1.8 |
| Sp-698 | capsules | Arthrospira maxima | webshop | <LOD | 3 capsules (600 mg/tablet) | 1.8 |
| Sp-433 | tablets | Arthrospira pacifica | Health food store | <LOD | 6 tablets (500 mg/tablet) | 3 |
| Sp-431 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | Health food store | <LOD | Not mentioned on package | 2 |
| Sp-432 | tablets | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | up to 6 tablets (500 mg/tablet) | 3 |
| Sp-475 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | Health food store | <LOD | 2 teaspoons (6 g) or sprinkel | 6 |
| Sp-543 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | Health food store | <LOD | 1 teaspoon (1.5 g) | 1.5 |
| Sp-544 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | Health food store | <LOD | 1 tablespoon (7 g) | 7 |
| Sp-545 | tablets | Arthrospira platensis | Health food store | <LOD | 6–10 tablets (300 mg/tablet) | 3 |
| Sp-579 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | adults 3 g, children 1.5 g | 3 |
| Sp-581 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | Not on package | 2 |
| Sp-583 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 2 teaspoons (6 g) or sprinkel | 6 |
| Sp-586 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 1 teaspoon (1 g) | 1 |
| Sp-588 | tablets | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 2–6 tablets (500 mg/tablet) | 3 |
| Sp-651 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 1 teaspoon | 2 |
| Sp-863 | tablets | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 2–3 tablets (500 mg/tablet) | 6 |
| Sp-864 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 2 × 1 measuring spoon (±3 g) | 6 |
| Sp-865 | powder | Arthrospira platensis | webshop | <LOD | 1 teaspoon | 2 |
| Mx-582 | powder | Arthrospira platensis, Chlorella vulgaris, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae | webshop | < LOQ | 2 teaspoons or sprinkel | 4 |
| Mx-821 | powder | Arthrospira platensis, Chlorella vulgaris | webshop | <LOD | 1 teaspoon first two weeks than 1 eatspoon (7.5 g) | 7.5 |
| Mx-822 | powder | Arthrospira platensis, Chlorella vulgaris | webshop | <LOD | 2 × 1 teaspoon | 4 |
| Ch-546 | powder | Chlorella vulgaris | Health food store | <LOD | 3 teaspoons | 6 |
| Ch-547 | tablets | Chlorella vulgaris | Health food store | <LOD | 1–12 tablets (500 mg/tablet) | 6 |
| Ch-580 | powder | Chlorella vulgaris | webshop | <LOD | Not on package | 2 |
| Ch-649 | powder | Chlorella vulgaris | webshop | <LOD | 1 spoon (unspecified) | 7.5 |
| Ch-652 | tablets | Chlorella vulgaris | webshop | <LOD | 6 tablet (500 mg/tablet) 12 in special cases | 3 |
| Ch-697 | tablets | Chlorella vulgaris | webshop | <LOD | 4 to 6 tablets (400 mg/tablet) | 2.4 |
| Sp-823 | powder | Spirulina platensis/maxima | webshop | <LOD | Not mentioned on package | 2 |
* The weight of BGAS measured as a teaspoon suggested by EFSA (2 g), was used when the proposed daily dose is not mentioned on the package or the weight of a teaspoon is not mentioned.