What Is Spirulina Made From?

Spirulina provides many health benefits, which include:

• Improveschronic fatigue:Spirulina has polysaccharides and essentialfatsthat can be easily absorbed by the body to release energy instantly. Spirulina also promotes healthylactobacillusin the intestine leading to the production of vitamin B6 and subsequent release of energy.
• Treatsallergyandrhinitis:Spirulina has anti-inflammatory properties because it inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells. It also boosts the immune system by covering nutritional deficiencies.
• Acts as antiviral agents:Spirulina destroys specificvirusesby modifying the immune system. It can be helpful even after establishing the infection. Spirulina may help to treat the following:
  • Influenza
  • Herpes
  • Human immunodeficiency visus (HIV)
• Reducescholesterolanddiabetes:Spirulina reducesdiabetes, blood cholesterol,triglycerides, and bad or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increases good or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
• Cancerprevention:Immune modification and antioxidant effects of spirulina may have a greater role incancerprevention. Spirulina reducesprecancerouslesions in people who chew tobacco.
• Removes toxins from the body:因为螺旋藻具有抗氧化作用, it helps remove toxins from the body.
• Protects againstliverdisorder:Spirulina may help to protect against liver damage andcirrhosis. However, more research is required to establish the same.
• Reduces the risk of eye diseases:The zeaxanthin component of spirulina may be a useful nutrient associated with eye health. Studies have suggested that spirulinamay reduce the risk ofcataractsand age-related eye diseases.
• Good source of nutrients for vegans and vegetarians:Because spirulina has nearly all the essential nutrients, vegans and vegetarians should consume it.
• Maintains healthyblood pressure
• Effective againstanemia

Spirulina is not free from contaminants or toxins. They might have toxins, such as microcystins, toxic metals, or harmful bacteria. It is necessary to select spirulina products that are free of contaminants.

Spirulina consists of an amino acid called phenylalanine that may make phenylketonuria (a disorder of amino acid metabolism) worse. Avoid spirulina products in patients with phenylketonuria.

Spirulina can also have the following side effects:

• Worsens auto-immune diseases
• Bleeding disorders