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SPIRULINA
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Spirulina is
produced in a
carefully controlled
environment |
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Spirulina is an
edible water-grown
algae. Some
consider it a
complete food. It
contains 60-70%
protein plus a
variety of other
nutrients including
the essential fatty
acids, GLA and
linoleic acid,
vitamin B12, iron,
RNA, DNA and trace
minerals. It
is such a good
source of protein
and vitamin B12 that
it is recommended
for vegetarians or
those who cannot
tolerate meat.
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Its
high protein levels
also helps to
stabilize blood
sugar if spirulina
is taken between
meals. The
essential fatty
acids in spirulina
help to regulate
high cholesterol.
Spirulina also
contains a
significant amount
of chlorophyll,
which speeds the
release of toxins
from the
bloodstream.
Chlorophyll is
useful for
increasing the
oxygenation of
tissues because a
molecule of
chlorophyll
resembles the human
hemoglobin
(oxygen-carrying)
molecule. Finally
spirulina contains
phycocyanin, a
blue-green pigment
that has been shown
in animal models to
increase the
survival rate in
liver cancer.
Natural health
practitioners, for a
variety of
conditions including
convalescence,
hypoglycemia, high
cholesterol,
chemical or metal
toxicity, cancer,
malnutrition and
malabsorption
recommend
spirulina.
As a supplement
spirulina is found
in tablets and
powder. Some
commercial “green
food” smoothies and
“energy” drinks may
contain spirulina.
Green food
supplements are
combinations of
medicinal foods and
herbs, and may
contain spirulina.
There are no known
toxicities, side
effects or
contraindications to
the use of
spirulina. |
Spirulina -
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SOURCES
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Spirulina,
Green food
supplements. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Recovery
from
illness,
cancer,
detoxification,
high
cholesterol,
hypoglycemia. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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As
recommended
on product
label.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Other
detoxification
supplements,
green food
supplements,
chromium. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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There are no
known
toxicities,
side effects
or
contraindications
to the use
of
spirulina. |
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informational
purposes only.
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
products. Click here
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copyright National Nutrition
2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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