Blue Green Algae has been shown to be among the most nutritious
substances on earth. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that
contains high levels of protein, chlorophyll, vitamin B12,
calcium, and numerous other vitamins and minerals.
Official
Latin Name: Spirulina maxima
Historical Uses:
The
historical information presented here is for educational
purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the
FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any disease.
Blue Green Algae is found in saline
lakes and ponds in Central and South America and Africa, and is
used throughout the world as a nutritional supplement. Also
commonly called Spirulina, Blue Green Algae has similar
properties to Chlorella, but it is higher in protein. Blue Green
Algae contains chlorophyll, which is essential in maintaining
healthy digestion and cleansing the bowels. Blue Green Algae
also contains 65-70% vegetable protein. The protein contained
in Blue Green Algae is especially beneficial, as it contains
none of the harmful fats or cholesterol found in meat. It also
contains a host of vitamins and nutrients, and is one of the few
non-meat sources of Vitamin B12. Blue Green Algae is especially
high in beta-carotene, calcium, iron, niacin, and phosphorus.
Blue Green Algae is used for health rejuvenation and weight
reduction, and is considered an excellent blood and colon
cleanser. Blue Green Algae is possibly the most nutritious
substance known to man. Adding Blue Green Algae to cultured
immune system cells significantly increases the production of
infection fighting cytokines, say immunologists at UC Davis
School of Medicine and Medical Center. Their finding was
published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods. A number of animal
studies have shown Blue Green Algae to be an effective
immunomodulator (an agent that can effect the behavior of immune
cells). In rats, Blue Green Algae inhibited allergic reactions
by suppressing the release of histamine in a dose-dependent
fashion. In cats, Blue Green Algae enhanced the ability of
macrophages to engulf bacteria, and in chickens Blue Green Algae
increased antibody responses and the activity of natural killer
cells, which destroy infected and cancerous cells in the body.
While extensive human studies have not been done, several
reports also suggest Blue Green Algae has therapeutic effects on
hyperlipidemia and obesity. In one study, Blue Green Algae
decreased total serum cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein
cholesterol, while increasing high-density lipoprotein. A 1986
study of obese patients showed a significant reduction of body
weight after including Blue Green Algae in the diet for four
weeks. In the UC Davis study, researchers evaluated the
secretion of the cytokines interferon-gamma, interleukin-4, and
interleukin-1beta in the lab to get a better understanding of
Blue Green Algae's potential regulatory effect on the immune
system.
Available Product Form: Capsules - 575 mg. each
(Standard Gelatin, Pure Vegetable, -and- Certified Kosher
capsules are available)
Available Purchase Sizes: Sealed
Bottles of 30, 60 or 350 capsules.
Herbal Ingredients: 100%
Blue Green Algae
(This product does NOT contain fillers,
grains, soy, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or
synthetic materials.)
Recommended Dosage: Take two (2)
capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at
mealtimes.
Product Warnings: This product has no known
warnings or contraindications.
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