\Spirulina—The Nutritious Superfood It is the most nutritious, concentrated whole food known to humankind. It has a rich, vibrant history, and occupies an intriguing biological and ecological niche in the plant kingdom. Civilizations of the world have cultivated spirulina and cherished its benefits be it the Aztecs of Mexico or the native people of Chad, Africa. It is believed that spirulina, was discovered by Dr. Clement of the Institute of French Petroleum (IFP) in 1962. Spirulina is a blue-green alga which is spiral in shape and grows in freshwater lakes, springs and salt water. n 1974, the United Nations declared spirulina as a superfood, as well as the FDA, described it as the best supplement. In 1983, spirulina won the “best natural …show more content…
In a human clinical trial in Mexico, scientists administered 4.5 grams a day of spirulina to 36 subjects and measured several cardiovascular indicators before and after the spirulina intake. After six weeks of consuming spirulina, scientists discovered that their systolic and diastolic blood pressure had lowered. The scientists found, “Spirulina has favorable effects on lipid profiles, immune variables, and antioxidant capacity in healthy, elderly males and females and is suitable as a functional …show more content…
Many other scientists found in laboratories that spirulina promotes lead detoxification,39 improves motor functioning,40 and protects the brain from oxidative stress. 41- How much should you consume? Spirulina is generally available in the form of pill, powder and flakes. The popular varieties include spirulina maxima and Spirulina platensis. A standard dose is 4 - 6 tablets (500 mg each) per day or a teaspoon of spirulina powder(3g serving). Consult your doctor or health expert first if u wish to feed spirulina to your children. Precautions-. Consult your doctor or health expert first if u wish to feed spirulina to your children. Also, breastfeeding or pregnant women should consult a doctor before taking spirulina. Those suffering from phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid it. People with this rare condition cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Also, If you have an autoimmune disease, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus, you should avoid spirulina. How to add spirulina to your diet? Add a teaspoon of spirulina powder to your green smoothies, acai bowls and juices. You can also stir it into salad dressings and sauces. Mixing it into no-bake snack bites and chewy granola
Azithromycin is contraindicated with patient who has an allergy reaction with its components. Beside that, it is also dangerous for patient has history of jaundice and liver disease cause by using this drug in the past. On the other hand, to be safe before taking the drug, patients need to tell their primary MD if they have the following conditions: liver disease, kidney disease, myasthenia gravis, or a heart rhythm disorder. Azithromycin should not be used with digoxin, cyclosporine, phenytoin, dihydroergotamine, and ergotamine because it may increase the toxicity level of those drugs. Food may also reduce its ability to absorb by half of its full potential. Azithromycin needs to be used with caution when dealing with older adult with liver or kidney impairment, gastrointestinal disease, lactation, and children under 6 months old.
species living in it, be they plant or animal, from going extinct. The ecosystem is constantly
The recommended dose is 200 mg daily, taken as two separate 100 mg doses, one tablet in the morning and one in the evening.
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With anything in life there are risks with taking dietary supplements. If a person takes to many dietary supplements it could become seriously and even lead to death. Taking dietary supplement can conflict with other medications a person is taking. Over-the-counter or prescribed medications can conflict with dietary supplements and person might not even know it. You should always consult your doctor or pharmacist before adding a dietary supplement. They will ensure you that there is no danger between the
...ledge about the history of our planet and its lifeforms calls for an approach in which the examination of countless possible alternatives plays an essential part.
found in nature. As mentioned in the paragraph above animals and nature had a strong tie to the culture
It serves as an immense asset to humanity that needs to be treated as a world wonder, not just named as one. Every individual can choose to either undermine the value of nature and head towards extinction or work to restore balance and harmony in our wonderful
James Lind was a Scottish physician, he came up with a theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy. In Lind's day there was no concept of vitamins so they did not know that vitamin C cured scurvy, out of 1900 men, 1400 had died, most of them allegedly from having contracted scurvy. According to Lind, scurvy caused more deaths in the British fleets than French and Spanish arms.
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Over the past two centuries, the human population has become increasingly prosperous; nourishment has improved, the economy has developed and longevity has increased. From this, it is possible to conclude that man’s battle with nature is proving beneficial. However, the wellbeing and success of mankind greatly relies on ‘ecosystem services’, which comprise any benefits provided by ecosystems that contribute towards human life. These developments in wellbeing have partly been achievable because of the increased exploitation of these ecosystem services.
What if the world could find a way to dispose of sewage, produce food, and purify bodies of water at the same time? The Aztecs have proven that this idea is possible. Lake Texcoco flowed near the Aztec civilization. The Aztecs disposed of their waste in the lake. The human waste added nitrogen to the water. The nitrogen helped algae to grow, and then the algae performed photosynthesis. Photosynthesis gives off oxygen, and oxygen purifies polluted water. The Aztec's also abstracted the algae from the lake and used it for food. Certain types of algae like red and green algae are edible. Many cultures have eaten seaweed for centuries. Wendy O'Leary Dunn states, "They think of seaweed as a vegetable and eat it as we eat broccoli or spinach" (18). Therefore, when humans dispose of their waste in bodies of water, they help algae grow. Then, the algae cleans the water and they can eat the algae.
Spirulina is the superfood that started a revolution. It is a powder created from algae. It is not a herb, but it behaves in much the same way. The algae is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and other healthy nutrients. It is a powerful, organic source of:
Today people are becoming more aware of the advantages of using natural health products. Apart from it being a cost-efficient solution to maintain and attain healthier body, the products made from herbal and natural ingredients offer a myriad of benefits compared to those made from chemical and artificial ingredients. The followi...