Benefits of Adding Algae to Your Diet

 

Blue-green algae (BGA) are among the most primitive life forms on earth and have been consumed as food or medicine by humans for centuries. BGA contain various bioactive components, such as phycocyanin, carotenoids, γ-linolenic acid, fibers, and plant sterols, which can promote optimal health in humans. They prevent against oxidative stress in the body, as well as the prevention of metabolic and inflammatory diseases. The two most common forms of blue-green algae readily found are chlorella (pictured above) and spirulina.  Chlorella is a nutrient-rich freshwater algae loaded with protein, fiber, and anti-oxidants.  Some benefits are detoxification of your gut, can help clear skin issues, remove dioxins from breast milk, aids in digestion, boosts your immune system, and improves cardiovascular health.  Chlorella is packed with B12, carotenoids, magnesium, zinc, potassium, omega-3's, and folic acid among many others.  A good quality chlorella should be made to not lose any of the nutrients and minerals in tact when the cell wall is broken.  We prefer Wuji Chlorella in our office as they have the highest standards for growing and producing their algae.  Chlorella can be found in tablet or powder form and is an easy addition to your daily diet.  Similarly, spirulina is a cyanobacteria superfood with many of the same properties of chlorella.  It contains B-vitamins, beta-carotene, protein, vitamin E, anti-oxidants, among many other nutrients.  It has been shown to boost energy, lower cholesterol, stimulates your immune system and its responses, decrease blood sugar spikes, and aids in weight loss.  Another big benefit of spirulina is reduction of allergy symptoms when you take it regularly.  What's even better is that there are limited to no negative side effects to taking algae, it is simply a food.  Visit Wuji Life to learn more about the amazing benefits of these two blue-green algae.  

Yours in health,

Dr. Nicholas J. Knutson, DC

Owner/Doctor

MOUNTAIN ISLAND CHIROPRACTIC

10917 Black Dog Ln., Suite 101 

Charlotte, NC 28214

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