Fast Facts About Spirulina Supplements

in life •  8 years ago 

HELLO STEEMIANS,


Today I Would Like To Share With You A

Popular Supplement Called Spirulina



Spirulina is a Major Group of  (Cyanobacteria) 

Photosynthetic Bacteria That Have Two 

Photosystems


One Photosystem Produces Molecular Oxygen

The Other Photosystem Uses Water As An

Electron-Donating Substrate in Photosynthesis Called 

Blue-Green Algae



Spirulina Grows Worldwide In 

Tropical and Subtropical Areas

With The Largest Commercial Producers

In Asia, Chile, Greece, and United States



Spirulina is Toted As A Superfood 

It Is Available In Various Forms 

Tablet Form, Capsule Form, 

And Powder Form

Popular Among Health Enthusiasts

With Many Benefits



Spirulina Can Increase Your Energy Levels

Absorb Toxins And Help The Body Clear 

Arsenic


Spirulina Has Been Proven To 

Assist In 


Stress Reduction

Emotional Anxiety

ADHD

PMS

High Blood Pressure

Diabetes

Mild Anemia

Lou Gehrig Disease

High Cholesterol

High Triglycerides



Providing Your Body With 

Amino Acids

Good Source of Protein (51%-70%)

Niacin

Calcium

Potassium

Magnesium

B Vitamins

Iron



You Should Avoid Spirulina 

If 

You Are Pregnant Or Breastfeeding

Take Immuno Suppressants For

 Autoimmune  Conditions

An Organ Transplant Patient

Take Blood Thinners

Spirulina Should Not Be Taken with 

Cloves, Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng,

Turmeric or Danshen 

as It  Can Increase The

Risk of Bleeding

(Source is NIH, National Institute Of Health)



Spirulina Can Be Beneficial In Overall

Well-being

A Dose Of 500mg Is Ideal Daily

For Adults


Always Consult With Your Medical Doctor 

Before Taking  Any Dietary Supplements


What Are Your Thoughts On Spirulina?


Mine?

I Like!

I Take A 500mg Capsule With Breakfast

It Helps Me Feel Better 

I Also Can Concentrate More

I Have Less Brain Fog

Much More Energy Than Before

And I Don't Crash Like With Energy Drinks


Spirulina Powder Can Also Be Put On Food

Or Shakes

About 1 Scoop Of Powder Packs A Punch


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Until Next Time

Steemon!



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I did eat some product about Spirulina! It was a conference in Italy and we had as well Spirulina's food

Awesome
Spirulina Powder can be put into Foods
Smoothies and The Like

And be aware the powdered stuff stains pretty well lol

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Always remember with supplementation that there is a scale of quality. I would avoid heat-pressed tablets and opt more for organic and raw spirulina powder.

Good Idea

I need to clear my brain fog!

60% protein and an excellent source of Vitamins A, K1, K2, B12 and Iron, Manganese, and Chromium. it's one of the most nutritious, concentrated whole foods known to humankind! I've also heard it will help control glucose in people with diabetes.

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I loveeee Spirulina! And all things green, bitter, astringent and comes from dirt :)

Hey @anns,
Thanks for your great article about spirulina. I used it as a source for the one I wrote about the nutritional benefits of Spirulina. Take a look, I hope you like it: https://steemit.com/health/@stortebeker/the-superest-superfood-1-health-benefits
Cheers,