• Spirulina, a Food with Complete Nutrition
• Spirulina or Chlorella? Let a microalgae dietitian tells you!
• Say no to synthetic vitamins, green vitamins work in synergy
• Reduce effects of radiation by Spirulina
• How to prevent Inflammation?

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Spirulina, a Food with Complete Nutrition (FEBICO)

Spirulina is rich in protein, Vitamin B group, amino acids, trace elements. Vitamin B group and the composition of amino acids can help improve the body's metabolism, enhance strength and endurance. Spirulina itself is a food with complete nutrition, especially rich in protein, Vitamin B group, amino acids, and trace elements. In our everyday nutritional supplements, Vitamin B group and the composition of amino acids can help improve the body's metabolism, enhance strength and endurance. For the busy and tiring lifestyle of modern times, Spirulina can be the most suitable nutritional supplement.

Spirulina is an alkaline food which is rich in nutrients and has many function. It can adjust poor immunity acidic physiques into alkaline physiques, allowing the body to avoid sicknesses. It contains iron and vitamin B12, and long-term consumption may improve anemia. It also contains γ-linolenic acid (GLA), which is effective for lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. It is also capable of providing protection for liver cells, increase beneficial intestinal microorganisms, and a variety of other functions.

Consumption of Spirulina can help improve the immune system. Theβ-glucan in Spirulina is a natural polysaccharide, and has shown in numerous studies that it has the ability to improve immune systems. Spirulina also increases macrophages. Experiments were done on lab mice to prove that the polysaccharide and phycocyanin found in Spirulina, improves the cell's immunity and serum protein, where bone marrow, thymus and spleen had shown improved reproductive ability. An American research shows that Spirulina diluted with water can increase chicken's macrophages. In1993~1994, further evidence shows that chicken feed, when added with Spirulina, can improve immune functions without any side effects. When used on humans, Spirulina can help accelerate the production of antibodies and interleukin, enhancing the ability to resist harmful bacteria.

Spirulina contains rich phycocyanin that influences stem cells found in the bone marrows. Stem cells are the source of immune system's white blood cells and the red blood cells that transfers oxygen. Chinese scientists found out that phycocyanin can stimulate hemopoietic, which is produced by healthy kidneys for the production of stem cells. Even if the stem cells are damaged by toxic or radiation, phycocyanin can assist by regulating the production of white blood cells.

A good immune system will determine whether a person is healthy or not, and the completion of a balanced nutrition is a key point to maintaining the immune system. For balanced nutrition and improved immune system, it is suggested to use Spirulina as an everyday necessity, so that one can maintain healthy.

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What are the differences between Spirulina or Chlorella? 

Spirulina are common in local health shops, and where there is spirulina, there is often chlorella, or vice versa. This article will briefly introduce the benefits of these superfoods, and why we should take these super green foods.

Nowadays people have little time to eat and turn to fast food for conveniency. A lot more people suffer from irregular sleeping schedules and never have sufficient energy to exercise. Anyone who eats unhealthily, lack exercise and suffer from insufficient sleeping may very easily become unhealthy.

In fact, It is mostly due to daily intense pressure that undermines the willingness to pursue for a healthy mind and body. Gradually, people are not providing their bodies holistic nutrient which leads to losing their ability to cope against stress, and results in getting sick easily from aggregated anxiety.

Superfood is a nutrient dense food with various health promoting properties. Some are packed with nutrition, other superfoods may have special properties that make them highly beneficial for certain purposes. Basically, a superfood can provide one with more essential nutrients and synergistic benefits than eating 6 basic nutrient foods alone.

Dietitians who specialize in microalgae nutrition recommends taking spirulina in the morning and chlorella in the evening for the following reasons:

• Spirulina in the morning can replenish the body's need of vitamin B group, enabling one to have an energetic day.
• Spirulina in the morning can stabilize one's mood by supplying enough nutrients, enabling them to have a smooth day at work.
• Spirulina in the morning can replenish B12, which helps the body stay in top form, vitalising the skin and provide excellent energy.
• Taking chlorella in the evening, the rich dietary fibers can assist with digestion during sleep and facilitate defecation the next day.
• GABA (brain's natural calming agent) found in Chlorella is able to assist with a good night's sleep, enabling a good night's rest after a hard day of work.
• After exposing to a full day of toxins or pollutants from the city life or environment, chlorella in the evening helps to detoxify!

To cope with sleeping disorder or many other health problems, the fundamental step is to take enough nutrients for a healthy body. Spirulina in the morning prepares one with well-balanced nutrients and better energy for a better mood. Chlorella in the evening provides rich dietary fiber to promote the bowel movement and detoxing while enjoying a good night's sleep.

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Say no to synthetic vitamins, green vitamins work in synergy

What is synthetic vitamin?

Chemical Vitamins are synthesized from labs and it is an isomeric form of natural substance, i.e. its structurally the same but is not compatible with other natural ingredients. For example, when we eat green vegetables or fruits such as grapefruit, it's rich source of vitamins and flavonoid work in sync to enhance a better utilization, whereas synthetic vitamin C alone cannot achieve the same level of efficacy. In addition, it is easy to overdose synthesized vitamins C. Long term intake of vitamin C might increase the risk of oxalate stones in the kidney, and may result in pain and discomfort.

What is green vitamin?

Green vitamins are natural food that contains chlorophyll (gives vegetables the green color). The 2010 USDA myplate recommends taking 1/2 of the plates with vegetables and fruits, however we are consuming a lot of calories with few or no nutrition values from sugar-added food that only has empty calories. Green vitamins such as alfalfa, barley grass, chlorella and spirulina have dietary fibers and vitamins from natural vegetables, and no ingredients is chemically altered or derived. Out of all the green vitamins, spirulina and chlorella are the superb green food because of its nutrition diverse profile that can supplement the malnutrition diet we have. Spirulina and chlorella are ideal whole foods which provide 200% more proteins than chicken or milk on a gram by gram basis, and a very rich source of zinc, iron, vitamins B12 to really improve the health status of your body.

How is the manufacturing process different between synthetic vitamins and green vitamins?

Synthesized vitamin E is obtained from the byproduct of petrochemstry, the very same production as petroleum oil, whereas naturally we can intake vitamin E from vegetable oils, nuts, or fortified cereals. Most of other vitamins are organically synthesized with various organic solvent and different chemical method. To preserve the integrity of the synthesized vitamins, stabilizers are added to protect from high temperature or sunlight; therefore it makes them harder to dissolve in water.

Green vitamins such as spirulina and chlorella are cultivated outdoor under plenty of sunlight and clean water source. With good manufacturing control (HACCP, ISO9001 or ISO22000) and USDA organic certifications, we can ensure that there is no use of chemicals during the entire process and cause less chemical waste to protect the environment.

How do I pick good green vitamins?

Good green vitamins should compose the following attributes:

Natural

Natural health products can help you in many ways. They contain no artificial preservatives and chemicals that could harm your body. If you can find the best natural products, then you can make your body healthier.

Organic

USDA organic refers to how the food is produced, processed and handled without chemicals. Organic certification guarantees no pesticides and practice natural way of cultivation; minimize the damages on the environment. 

Health benefits

Chlorophyll to plants is what red blood cells to humans. Studies have shown that chlorophyll might remove the toxins found in the body. Within about a week, you can start to experience energy boost and healthier skins reflected from a cleaner body.

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Reduce effects of radiation by Spirulina

Years after the Chernobyl disaster, four million people in Ukraine and Belarus live in dangerously radioactive areas. The water, soil and food over an 11,000 square mile area is contaminated. Over 160,000 children are victims of radiation poisoning, with birth defects, leukemia, cancer, thyroid disease, anemia, loss of vision and appetite and depressed immune system, now called "Chernobyl AIDS." Doctors reported spirulina's health benefits for child victims of Chernobyl radiation. Spirulina reduced urine radioactivity levels by 50% in only 20 days. This result was achieved by giving 5 grams a day to children at the Minsk, Belarus Institute of Radiation Medicine. The Institute program treated 100 children every 20 days. In a 1991 study of 49 kindergarten children aged 3 to 7 years old in Beryozova, spirulina was given to 49 children for 45 days. Doctors found T-cell suppressors and beneficial hormones rose, and in 83% of the children, radioactivity of the urine decreased. [1]

A comprehensive evaluation was done in 162 patients-liquidators of the Chernobyl accident. Of these, 80 percent were diagnosed as having stage I and II dyscirculatory encephalopathy (DE), 20 percent were in stage III. It is shown that DE progression is caused by great strain on and breakdown of auto-regulatory mechanisms of different biological systems (vascular, central nervous and vegetative, hormonal), and of central regulatory mechanisms as well. Under certain conditions there may occur their breakdown, with syncopal states, crises, and even insults developing in its wake. Treatment and rehabilitation of DE liquidators with pyracetam, vinpocetine, cerebrolysine with magne B6, and phytosorbents (spirulina, quercitrol, and vitapectine) lead to reconditioning of central and autoregulatory compensatory-and-adaptive mechanisms, long-lasting remission, provide complication prophylaxis and promote work activity. [2]

An unpublished 1993 report confirmed 1990-91 research, concluding that "spirulina decreases radiation dose load received from food contaminated with radionucleides, Cesium-137 and Strontium-90. It is favorable for normalizing the adaptive potential of children's bodies in conditions of long-lived low dose radiation." [3]

Previous research in China in 1989 demonstrated a natural polysaccharide extract of spirulina had a protective effect against gamma radiation in mice. [4]

A Russian patent was awarded in 1994 for the use of spirulina as a medical food to reduce allergic reactions from radiation sickness. The patent was based on a study of 270 children living in highly radioactive areas. They had chronic radiation sickness and elevated levels of Immunoglobulin (IgE), a marker for high allergy sensitivity. Thirty-five were prescribed 20 tablets per day (about 5 grams) for 45 days. Consuming spirulina lowered the levels of IgE in the blood, which in turn, normalized allergic sensitivities in the body. [5]

Research continuing through 1999 in Belarus showed immune building, normalization of peroxide lipid oxidation and detoxifying effects of spirulina supplements in children and teenagers. Scientists theorized spirulina may form non-absorbable complexes of radionucleides through analogues such as calcium or potassium and promotes their excretion. [6]

[1] Belookaya, T. Corres. from Chairman of Byelorussian Committee “Children of Chernobyl” May 31, 1991.
[2] Zozulia IS, Iurchenko AV. The adaptive potentials of those who worked in the cleanup of the aftermath of the accident at the Chernobyl Atomic Electric Power Station under the influence of different treatment methods. Lik Sprava. 2000 Apr-Jun;(3-4):18-21.
[3] Loseva, L.P. and Dardynskaya, I.V. Spirulina- natural sorbent of radionucleides. Research Institute of Radiation Medicine, Minsk, Belarus. 6th Intl Congress of Applied Algology, Czech Republic, Sep. 9, 1993.
[4] Qishen, P. et. al. Radioprotective effect of extract from spirulina platensis in mouse bone marrow cells studied by using the micronucleus test. Toxicology letters. 1989. 48:165-169.
[5] Evets, P. et. al. Means to normalize the levels of immunoglobulin E, using the food supplement spirulina. Grodenski State Medical Univ. Russian Fed Comm Patents and Trade.
[6] Loseva, L.P. Spirulina platensis and specialties to support detoxifying pollutants and to strengthen the immune system. Research Institute of Radiation Medicine, Minsk, Belarus. Presented at 8th Int'l Congress of Applied Algology, Italy Sep. 1999.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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How to prevent Inflammation?

Cancer has become one of the top death causes in our lives. One often hears sad news about friends or family passing away because of cancer, or the courageous battle against the disease. Cancer is a disease that is so common but yet so deadly, what can we do to prevent this horrible disease, or what can we improve in our everyday lives to minimize the possibilities?

Chronic inflammation is the start of chronic diseases. Oxidation is one of the main reasons why chronic inflammation occurs in our bodies and it has been reported by Time magazine that chronic inflammation is the pusher behind cancer development. Acute inflammation is a mechanism the body triggers for immunity, but when our bodies are in faced with overweight, high fatty diets or oxidation; our bodies start forming chronic inflammation that may develop into more complicated diseases such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and cancer. The reason why cancer is so hard to cure is because cancer cells are angiogenesis, and will attack and absorb nutrients and oxygen of other healthy cells.

Up until now, there is still not a cure that can fully defeat cancer, but there are some methods for maintaining good health and cancer prevention. Three methods we should begin with are: maintaining a healthy body weight, daily exercise of at least 30 minutes, and avoid red meat or processed foods in which diets of mainly vegetable source should be preferred. Foods that contain phytochemicals such as lycopene, anthocyanin, lutein and other natural plant based phytochemicals are most effective against forming of free radicals, reducing oxidation inside our bodies and have anti-ageing and anti-cancer abilities.

Due to the busy lives of modern society, it has become difficult to obtain a comprehensive set of phytochemicals. However, a quick and easy solution to obtaining a good combination of phytochemicals would be taking microalgae products such as chlorella and spirulina. Chlorella and spirulina are categorized as "Super foods" because it contains a comprehensive combination of vitamins and nutrients and is helpful with internal body cleansing. Therefore, a good supplementation of chlorella and spirulina, will not only be able to adjust physiological functions, but will also be able to prevent chronic inflammation to lead a healthy life.

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