High in protein, vitamin B12, provitamin A and minerals such as iron. Also helps with detoxifying and relieving inflammation.
Origin
China
Concerns
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Heavy Metals
- B12 Deficiency
- High Blood Pressure
- Inflammation
Benefits
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Spirulina also helps to increase healthy lactobacillus in the intestine, enabling the production of vitamin B6 to aid in energy release. Some other health functions of spirulina include a role in detoxifying, relieving allergy symptoms and inflammation, improving blood pressure and improving blood lipid and blood glucose levels.
Research and studies
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Clinical Toxicology
Efficacy of spirulina extract plus zinc in patients of chronic arsenic poisoning: a randomized placebo-controlled study
Rhinology
The effects of spirulina on allergic rhinitis
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Effects of spirulina consumption on body weight, blood pressure, and endothelial function in overweight hypertensive Caucasians: a doubleblind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndromes and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
Quantifying the effects of spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid and glucose concentrations, body weight, and blood pressure
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