Spirulina: 8 Health Benefits, Side Effects and Where to Source

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spirulina: health benefits

spirulina is a bit of a buzz word when it comes to health and nutrition

what is spirulina

spirulina is a form of blue-green microalgae

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health benefits of spirulina

provides high levels of antioxidants

spirulina provides high levels of antioxidants

antioxidants protect our cells from harm by neutralising molecules called ‘free radicals' in our body that damage molecular structures

spirulina acts as a booster to your immune system

blood cells produce antibodies in our blood which guard against infection

supports your heart

spirulina also supports the heart

the phycocyanin in spirulina has been shown to reduce blood pressure

spirulina also contains high levels of gla . gla is a ‘healthy fat' in moderation

spirulina also supports your digestive system. it boosts healthy bacteria in your body

natural detoxifyer

high levels of heavy metals in the body damage us from the inside out. they collect in our body tissue and cause damage to our internal organs

there are four main areas from which we be contaminated by heavy metals: the air that we breathe

our diet and everyday living exposes us to more heavy metals and toxins than we may expect. spirulina acts as a neutraliser

spirulina has also been shown to give you an energy boost

spirulina also has a high iron content

it just so happens that the populations in those areas consume a lot of algae in their diet

here is a to a case study done in the usa where this theory was put to the test

the study had subjects who were into three groups. the first group took 5g of spirulina

the study showed that after months spirulina had no adverse affects of the patients

assists in keeping eyes healthy

spirulina contains high levels of vitamin a

high in iron content

getting the right intake of iron is extremely important

having a healthy iron content in your body ensures that enough oxygen gets to the right parts of your body

around of the blood in your body is used by your brain

iron also helps oxygenate your muscles during exercise

maybe pop-eye the sailor should have taken spirulina as as spinach

forms of spirulina

powder form is the fastest absorbed by the body

spirulina powder is also the least processed form of spirulina

tablets. it does however have a strong taste

the amount of spirulina that you may wish to take on a daily basis will vary depending on your age

remember - this stuff is full of nutrients

it is recommended that you start on around a dose

possible side effects of spirulina

spirulina is by nature easy to digest

allergic to seafood and/or seaweed should refrain from taking spirulina

the difference between chlorella and spirulina

both chlorella and spirulina are superfoods

chlorella is actually richer than spirulina in chlorophyll

spirulina also contains a far greater amount of protein than chlorella

where to source spirulina

it is important to ensure that you only buy forms of spirulina - so always make sure that you buy

all of the brands that we recommend below test their produce extensively to ensure that their spirulina is of the highest quality

healthforce spirulina azteca powder - grown in the united states

healthforce spirulina is in our top two brands of spirulina

nutrex-hawaii hawaiian spirulina pacifica - grown in hawaii

the most popular brands of spirulina

plant/animal waste products

that is why nutex-hawaii is the only non-certified spirulina that we would recommend - just because we know how it is

synergy natural spirulina powder - grown on a sub-tropical island in the pacific

great brand

now foods spirulina powder - grown in india

grown in southern india

they extensively test their spirulina to check that contaminant levels are ke to an absolute minimum

the spirulina that they produce is very

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improves your immune system

so the next time you feel like you are coming down

boosts your energy levels

may improve hiv/aids

there is some controversy over this point

epidemiologists have been wondering why those in chad

it also showed that over time

tablet form

how much should i take daily

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as a maximum

most of the health benefits from this superfood be seen at between 4-8g

sensitive to iodine

there is also some evidence to suggest that pregnant women and young children should not consume blue-green algae

however

we recommend that you consult your doctor before starting to take any supplement

chlorophyll is beneficial

both superfoods are extremely nutritious

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