As we covered in our previous lesson, Spirulina has some very strong potential health benefits. We know that Spirulina has a very strong upside, now we need to determine if there is a downside to eating Spirulina
Does Spirulina Produce Any Harmful Side Effects?
First, a word from our lawyers…. You should always consult with your doctor before starting any supplement program. Nothing on this site should be taken as specific medical advice. We are not doctors and we can not give medical advice. I know this all sounds very legal, but it really makes sense to only take medical advice from your doctor, who knows your specific situation.
Generally speaking, Spirulina does not produce serious side effects. We have seen reports of some minor issues when using Spirulina, such as – upset stomach, diarrhea or nausea. These side effects look to be rare and generally go away as people build up a tolerance to Spirulina.
Women who are pregnant or nursing should always consult with their doctor before using any new supplements.
Some People Should NOT Take Spirulina
Our research has found that there are some people who should probably avoid Spirulina. People with a metabolic condition called phenylketonuria (PKU) should avoid taking spirulina. People with this rare condition cannot metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. Spirulina is rich in all amino acids, including phenylalanine.
People with an autoimmune disease, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus, should avoid spirulina as it could stimulate your immune system and make your condition worse.
Again, this is not meant to be complete medical advice, we just wanted to highlight some examples of where Spirulina could do more harm than good. However, for the vast majority of people, taking Spirulina will be a positive experience.
Spirulina = Safe
Spirulina + High Levels of Heavy
Metals = NOT Safe
Pure Organic Spirulina looks to have very few side effects or risks. The problem is that some Spirulina is grown in water that is not pure and therefore the Spirulina has high levels of Heavy Metals and toxins. You definitely want to avoid Spirulina that is high in heavy metals.
Let's move on to our next lesson where we put Spirulina to the test and determine if it is
an Outstanding Organic Ingredient.
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- Separate Fact From Fiction
- Provide Honest Information
- Never Stop Searching For Better Supplements
- Find The Purest Organic Ingredients
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- Honestly Answer All Of Your Questions
What Is Spirulina
Spirulina Health Benefits
Spirulina Side Effects
Outstanding Spirulina
Finding the Best Spirulina
Myths Associated With Spirulina
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Part One
We have a love/hate relationship with supplements. We love healthy and pure Organic Supplements that offer the best nutrients from Mother Nature. We hate fraudulent, over hyped, low quality supplements that prey on your health fears and are a complete waste of your money.
Part Two
We believe that a healthy supplement is one that helps everyone who touches the supplement. The growers, the workers and you the end user, should all benefit from the supplement.
Do Organic Supplement Really Have More Health Benefits
We can debate just how dangerous pesticides are to people and the planet – but clearly we would all prefer to have fruits, food and supplements that were free of any harmful pesticides.
Does Anyone Want to Take
Magnesium Stearate
Grab a bottle of any vitamins or supplements you have in the house and take a look at the "Other Ingredients" or "Inactive Ingredients". Odds are you will see something called Magnesium Stearate.
From Plant to Powder –
The Wrong Way to Do It
Do you live in the Amazon Rainforest? Can you roll out of bed, shimmy up a 30 foot Acai Palm Tree and pick your own, fresh, organic Acai berries?
In this article we are going to look at how organic plants and fruits go from nature to a supplement…and how all that can go wrong.
The Real Deal on Organic Vitamins
It should come as no surprise that Best Organic Supplements is a big fan of certain Organic Vitamins. What may be more surprising to learn is that we feel some Organic Vitamins are completely useless and a waste of your money!
Spirulina and Chlorella –
Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
Some things were just made to go together – peanut butter and jelly, waffles and ice cream, Spirulina and Chlorella. Both wonderful on their own, become super fantastic when mixed together!
Can African Mango Help Me Lose Weight
Here at Best Organic Supplements we have been hearing this question a lot recently. As our goal is to provide research on natural ingredients that our readers are most interested in, we have decided to dig a little deeper into the African Mango mystery…
Raspberry Ketones vs. African Mango
Dr. Oz recently introduced two weight loss supplements to America, claiming that Raspberry Ketones is “The #1 miracle in a bottle to burn your fat” and African Mango is “A miracle in your medicine cabinet” that will help you lose weight.
