Spirulina helps hay fever sufferers
For millions of us the arrival of Spring heralds the arrival of hay fever. As pollen fills the air the hay-fever season starts. But according to a hay fever study by Cemal Cingi of Eskisehir Osmangazi University in Turkey shows that spirulina is effective against hay fever. In the 1990s researchers at Wonkwang University discovered...
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South African schools work together on spirulina project
Floating in two-litre plastic bottles on the window sills of a high school classroom, the algae looks more like part of a science experiment than a carefully cultivated superfood. But the plant is full of vital nutrients, and studies suggest it might be the key to eradicating malnutrition worldwide. Students...
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Spirulina helps improve pupils’ academic performance in Senegal
Senegal initiated a program to improve the nutritional status of school-age children with the use of spirulina. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of spirulina on academic performance of school children in the municipality of Dakar, Senegal. The evaluation was conducted as a prospective study,...
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Spirulina: A Unique and Unexpected Food Packed with Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that is critical for many of the body’s functions. It is needed to make proteins, such as hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein present in red blood cells that carries oxygen from our lungs to our tissues, while myoglobin helps supply oxygen to...
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Spirulina could help acne sufferers
Spirulina can help clear skin from acne. The protein in spirulina is thought to accelerate the removal of toxins beneath the skin surface. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/Algae-help-acne-sufferers.html
Spirulina: a wholefood for the whole body
Have a look at our Spiralyne spirulina infographic showing how spirulina can help your body and support good health:
Spirulina helps older immune systems and helps against anemia.
Spirulina is shown to ameliorate anaemia and immunosenescence in older immune systems. The research paper can be found at: http://www.nature.com/cmi/journal/v8/n3/full/cmi201076a.html
Natural B vitamins are better than synthetic ones.
A study has shown that natural vitamins, in particular natural B vitamins are better for you than synthetic ones. Read more at: http://www.drheise.com/bvitamin.htm
Phenylalanine may help cheer you up.
Research has shown that the amino acid phenylalanine improves the mood of depressed patients. Read more at: http://www.life-enhancement.com/article_template.asp?id=1987
Spirulina Space Food
NASA and the European Space Agency are studying spirulina as optimum food for astronauts due to its remarkable nutritional values. Read more at: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMQTE1D