California Grown Spirulina 500 mg is a non-nutrient/non-botanical supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe in tablet or pill form, listing 23 ingredients in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. Currently listed as off-market (no longer available for purchase, but label data is preserved). Daily Value percentages shown below are based on FDA reference daily intake amounts for adults.
How does California Grown Spirulina 500 mg compare?
Ingredients listed on each label, against the non-nutrient/non-botanical category average of 6.9. Data from the NIH DSLD.
California Grown Spirulina 500 mg23
1 Andro Stenelone9
Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical average6.9
California Grown Spirulina 500 mg lists 14 ingredients more than 1 Andro Stenelone. That is 16 above the non-nutrient/non-botanical average.
What the Label Data Shows
According to NIH DSLD label rows, California Grown Spirulina 500 mg sits in the top 12% of products with a countable formula by declared ingredient count.
With 23 ingredients on the label, California Grown Spirulina 500 mg is one of the more extensive non-nutrient/non-botanical supplement formulas from The Vitamin Shoppe in the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD), sold in tablet or pill form. These ingredients span 6 nutrient categories, mineral, other, non-nutrient/non-botanical, vitamin, and 2 more, reflecting a multi-component formula rather than a single-nutrient product.
Across a broader 23-ingredient formula, 23 of 23 do not carry a reported percentage Daily Value in the source record. That missing field does not establish whether an FDA reference value exists.
A product's market status is worth checking before relying on this label. This product is currently listed as off-market in the DSLD, with its label first entered into the database on 2016-01-25. Once a product goes off-market, it is no longer manufactured or sold under this label, yet the DSLD keeps the record intact for historical reference, useful for researchers, anyone with an older bottle on hand, or tracking how formulations changed over time.
About the DSLD database
The DSLD is a label database, not an FDA approval list, under the 1994 DSHEA framework, dietary supplements do not require pre-market approval, and label information reflects what manufacturers self-declare rather than independent laboratory verification. This page presents factual label data for reference only and is not medical advice; consult a licensed healthcare provider before making decisions about any supplement.
Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) Supplement label data for California Grown Spirulina 500 mg: ingredients, % Daily Value, market status, brand · 2026 DSLD captures manufacturer-self-declared label information; the NIH does not verify accuracy or evaluate safety/efficacy. Dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA 1994, no pre-market FDA approval is required.
Ingredient Breakdown by Category
mineral
6
Calcium, Iron, Sodium, +3 more
other
6
Total Carotenoids, California Grown Natural Spirulina, Pharmaceutical Glaze, +3 more
non-nutrient/non-botanical
4
Phycocyanin, Chlorophyll, Zeaxanthin, +1 more
vitamin
3
Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B12
fatty acid
3
Gamma-Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Stearic Acid
enzyme
1
Superoxide Dismutase
Daily Value Coverage
0
Above 100% DV
0
Below 100% DV
23
%DV not reported in source
Frequently Asked Questions
What ingredients are in California Grown Spirulina 500 mg? ▼
California Grown Spirulina 500 mg contains 23 ingredients. By declared ingredient count it sits in the top 12% of DSLD products PlainVitamins places. Ingredients span 6 categories: mineral, other, non-nutrient/non-botanical, vitamin, fatty acid, enzyme.
Who manufactures California Grown Spirulina 500 mg? ▼
California Grown Spirulina 500 mg is was manufactured by The Vitamin Shoppe. It is classified as a Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical supplement in tablet or pill form.
Is California Grown Spirulina 500 mg still available for purchase? ▼
According to the NIH DSLD database, California Grown Spirulina 500 mg is listed as off-market and may no longer be available for purchase.
What is the serving size of California Grown Spirulina 500 mg? ▼
The serving size is not specified.
What type of supplement is California Grown Spirulina 500 mg? ▼
California Grown Spirulina 500 mg is classified as a "Non-Nutrient/Non-Botanical" supplement in the NIH database. This category includes products primarily composed of non-nutrient/non-botanical ingredients. DSLD sorts every supplement into one of 9 categories overall: Vitamin, Mineral, Botanical, Amino Acid & Protein, Non-Nutrient, Fat & Fatty Acid, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Botanical with Nutrients, or Other Combinations.
Data Sources & Methodology
Data as of 2025. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
Supplement label data sourced from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD),
maintained by the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health.
The DSLD contains label information from dietary supplement products marketed in the United States.
Daily Value (DV) percentages are based on Source: FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Reference Daily Intake (RDI) values for adults. Products marked "Off Market"
may no longer be available for purchase but their label data remains in the database for reference.
Disclaimer, Not Medical Advice
Label data from the Source: NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD). This information is for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or combining any dietary supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take prescription medication, or have a medical condition.