Ok ....so no one likes to get gross green stuff all stuck in their teeth and all over their lips and face. It really isn't that attractive, but, I have to say, GET OVER IT!!! Check out these health benefits of Spirulina and let them over ride vanity!
psssst........check this out!! Spirulina is 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein. Tell that to your uncle who is on your ass about becoming a vegetarian.
Health Benefits:
It's the highest protein food- over 60% all digestible vegetable protein.
Boosts energy and vitality
Regulates blood sugar
Decreases appetite
Helps to control your weight
Reduces inflammations
Boosts your immunity and energy levelsRemoves heavy metals (cadmium, arsenic, mercury, lead, PCB, ...)
Protects from environmental toxins
Increases mental energy
Repairs DNA damage
Reduces high blood pressure
Increases antibody responses
Accelerates recovery from any illness
Improves digestion
Increases energy and alertness
Improves gastrointestinal and digestive health
Enhances natural cleansing and detoxification
It has the highest concentration of beta carotene, vitamin B-12, iron and trace minerals and the rare essential fatty acid GLA.
reduces PMS and helps to give beautiful skin
promotes Healthy Eyes and Vision: Spirulina is the richest Beta Carotene food carotenoids. About half are orange carotenes: alpha, beta and gamma and half are yellow xanthophylls. They work synergistically at different sites in our body to enhance antioxidant protection.
Spirulina is an ideal anti-aging food: concentrated nutrient value, easily digested and loaded with antioxidants.
Inhibits replication of HIV-1, Herpes, Influenza, Mumps and Measles virus
Prevents and in some cases also reverses cancer (all types)
Supports the formation of red blood cells
Protects you against allergic reactions
Reduces blood cholesterol
Protects against arthritis
Protects against multiple sclerosis
Protects against asthma
Protects against cardiovascular diseases
Protects kidney and liver
Protects against degenerative diseases
Protects brain against age-related memory loss
Treats gum bleeding
Treats diabetes
Treats hypoglycemia
Helps to generate new blood cells
Reduces the incidence of eye diseases
Treats essential acid deficiencies
Treats mineral deficiencies
Treats intestinal ulcers
Treats constipation
Treats hemorrhoids
Treats depression
Boosts resistance to toxins
Improves healthy bowel function
Increases antioxidant protection
Helps to recover from ilnesses faster
Removes body odor
Boosts energy and vitality
Strengthens and balances your health
Prolongs your life