8 Life Changing Benefits of Introducing Spirulina to Your Diet

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First of, what is Spirulina? The short answer: bacteria, but before you get turned off, its actually surprising good for you in super enriching ways. Primarily for your health. This spiral blue-green algae is typically harvested from the warmer waters off the African and South American coast and is what gives water the greenish hue.

Now that thats settled, lets get down to the life changing benefits of introducing Spirulina to your diet.

1. Fights against cancer. According to a study from the University of Maryland Medical Center, Spirulina is suggested to increase production of antibodies, infection-fighting proteins, and other cells that helps immunity and protects the body from infections and chronic illnesses like cancer.

2. Naturally detoxes the body! Because Spirulina has a high concentration of Chlorophyll, a very powerful detoxifying agent. It is also proven to remove harmful toxins from the blood.

3. Effective against Anemia, because it provides high levels of Iron to regulate increased red blood cells count!

4. Lowers Blood Pressure! A pigment found in Spirulina called Phycocyanin is said to be the reason why this superfood can lower your blood pressure.

5. Promotes healthy skin. Spirulina contains 8 essential amino acids that promotes healthy, radiant skin and also increases skin metabolism, causing your skin cells to flourish in cell recovery and healing. It should not go without say that Spirulina also eliminates all toxins from your skin, leaving you with a youthful glow!

6. Reduces cholesterol according to a recent study from the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology, which tested on rabbits (sad I know), found decreased cholesterol levels after taking Spirulina.

7. Stimulates weight loss especially if you've been exercising and eating a consistent healthy diet. Spirulina takes more time to digest because of the denser protein properties of this bacteria, making it harder to metabolize in the body. This another way to lose a few additional pounds as it curbs your appetite. You can incorporate it into your diet in new and creative ways!

8. Fights PMS symptoms. By far my favorite reason for taking Spirulina! If you are prone to severe cramps then you know that taking a few pain relievers are not going to do the trick especially after it wears off a few hours later after waiting a few hours prior to kick in. Spirulina can alleviate and manage your PMS symptoms and even eliminate symptoms altogether!


You can find Spirulina in your local whole foods store, anywhere that sells organic products, and even Costco!