BENEFITS OF SPIRULINA: Immune System Spirulina can increase the number of antibodies in the blood, helping the body fight off infections. It might also help ward off serious diseases, such as cancer. Protein Supplement Spirulina is mostly made up of amino acids – 62 percent, in fact. That means that it can be used as an effective nutritional supplement. Allergic Reactions When allergic reactions occur, spirulina can guard against them by working as an antihistamine, easing the symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and the like. Antibiotic-Related Disease When antibiotics work in the body, they kill both the bad bacteria and the beneficial ones. This can then lead to diarrhea and other problems. Spirulina can boost the growth of the good bacteria, giving your body the balance it needs. Infections In test tube trials, spirulina has been effective against serious infectious diseases, such as HIV, influenza and herpes. Studies have yet to determine just how effective it is in humans, however. Oral Cancer Spirulina tends to reduce precancerous lesions, as seen by limited studies. More studies are needed to determine whether spirulina will be an effective course of treatment alongside chemotherapy, radiation and the like. Liver Disorders Spirulina has been shown to help prevent and slow the progress of liver cancers, cirrhosis and other liver disorders. Blood Pressure Spirulina, when taken along with a regular regimen of diet and exercise to treat blood pressure, can help reduce hypertension. It has been shown to have limited benefits when used on its own. Cholesterol Though diet and exercise do matter when getting cholesterol under control, adding spirulina can help lower your cholesterol numbers even more. Stroke In studies on rats, it was found that spirulina helped combat free radicals and lowered the chances of stroke. Cancer Studies have shown that spirulina infused with selenium had a positive effect on breast cancer patients, and might have the same effect on other cancers as well.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:14:24 +0000
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