Spirulina

Organic Spirulina Powder: Whole Food Multivitamin (16oz) - 100% Natural Source of Protein, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Chlorophyll and Other Plant Nutrients | Nature's Daily Multivitamin     

 

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What is this you ask....

 

“Blue-green algae” describes a large and diverse group of simple, plant-like organisms found in salt water and some large fresh water lakes.

Blue-green algae products are used for many conditions, but so far, there isn’t enough scientific evidence to determine whether or not they are effective for any of them.

Blue-green algae are used as a source of dietary protein, B-vitamins, and iron. They are also used for weight loss, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), hayfever, diabetes, stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and other women’s health issues.

Some people use blue-green algae for treating precancerous growths inside the mouth, boosting the immune system, improving memory, increasing energy and metabolism, lowering cholesterol, preventing heart disease, healing wounds, and improving digestion and bowel health.

Blue-green algae are commonly found in tropical or subtropical waters that have a high-salt content, but some types grow in large fresh water lakes. The natural color of these algae can give bodies of water a dark-green appearance. The altitude, temperature, and sun exposure where the blue-green algae are grown dramatically influence the types and mix of blue-green algae in the water.

Some blue-green algae products are grown under controlled conditions. Others are grown in a natural setting, where they are more likely to be contaminated by bacteria, liver poisons (microcystins) produced by certain bacteria, and heavy metals. Choose only products that have been tested and found free of these contaminants.

You may have been told that blue-green algae are an excellent source of protein. But, in reality, blue-green algae is no better than meat or milk as a protein source and costs about 30 times as much per gram.

And next You ask...how does it do all that.....

How does it work?

Blue-green algae have a high protein, iron, and other mineral content which is absorbed when taken orally. Blue-green algae are being researched for their potential effects on the immune system, swelling (inflammation), and viral infections.

My Review:

I am always looking for the "next best thing" in suppliments.  A friend of mine is always drinking these super green smoothie as she calls them.  After asking her about what she puts in it, she said Spirulina Powder.  I gave Sari Foods Spirulina Powder a try, to start off you get a huge bag...great deal for the price.  Upon first opening it I was a bit surprised by the smell...I promise if you can get past the smell, the taste isn't so bad.  I mixed mine into a fruit smoothie and that managed to mask the smell.  Overall I really like the results this gives.  I suffer from fatigue and inflammation due to fibromyalgia.  I have felt great since taking this.  I am sleeping so much better and my inflammation has really gone down.



 

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