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Blue Green
Algae Supplements & Info.
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Blue-green algae is packed with
beta-carotene and protein. (It
contains
vitamin B12, too, but in a form
that the body can't absorb). The supplements also include large amounts
of heart-healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids. In addition, at least
one species of algae contains alpha-linoelic acid, a compound that might
help prevent heart disease and some types of cancer.
Blue-green algae products usually contain either
AFA-algae (Aphanizomenon flos aquae) or Spirulina species,
or both. Both may have biological activities. In laboratory experiments,
calcium spirulan, an extract from Spirulina, inhibits the replication
of HIV virus, herpes simplex virus, cytomegalovirus, and influenza virus
in the test tube, but it is not known whether any of these anti-viral
effects would occur in the human body. Other studies showed that spirulina
protected lab animals from genetic mutations caused by chemicals and
radiation, but again, it is unclear whether these effects happen in
humans. In healthy humans, AFA-algae appear to increase blood levels
of natural killer cells (a type of immune cell). AFA-algae also show
anti-viral and anti-mutation activity in the laboratory.
Spirulina algae also contain high levels of gamma-linolenic acid
(GLA), an essential fatty acid that is often able to prevent the accumulation
of cholesterol in the body. Blue-green algae are used a source
of food in parts of the world.
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Purchase Online
You can get Blue Green Algae Supplements
online at stores below:
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The
Vitamin Shoppe
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Scientific Name
Spirulina sp., Aphanizomenon flos-aquae
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Also Known As
Pond scum, Spirulina platensis, Spirulina
fusiformis, AFA-algae, Arthrospira platensis, tecuitlatl, BGA,
dihe
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Uses
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As an appetite
suppressant
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To treat ADHD
(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
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To prevent
and treat cancer
Laboratory studies show that blue-green algae may help protect against DNA
mutations, but it is unknown whether this effect occurs in humans. One clinical
trial supported the use of blue-green algae for prevention of oral cancer
in tobacco chewers.
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To prevent
and treat fatigue
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To treat HIV
and AIDS
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To stimulate
the immune system
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To treat oral
leukoplakia (a pre-cancerous condition characterized by thick white patches
on the oral mucosa and tongue)
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To treat
viral infections
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