Health Benefits of Spirulina
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I want to share the health benefits of Spirulina. This blue-green algae is one of the top superfoods in the world today. Its nutritional profile is loaded with chlorophyll, B Vitamins, Vitamin K and minerals such as zinc and magnesium. It is also a great source of quality protein if you aren’t getting enough in your diet.
Here are the top 5 benefits of using Spirulina:
1) Detoxes your body of heavy metals (especially arsenic which is found in pesticides).
2) Protects your body against radiation poisoning.
3) Helps fight cancer because of its detoxifying benefits.
4) Nutrition powerhouse--lower cholesterol, balance blood pressure and fight diabetes.
5) Helps boost energy levels.
I use Spirulina every day for my health by adding it into a superfood smoothie for breakfast.
*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
I quit drinking coffee - I work at night and make a large Spirulina/ Chlorella shake with pineapple chunks, mixed greens , organic juice or coconut water, avocado, lime juice and drink this during my shift. I have ten times the energy that I did I with coffee.
Hello. What brand do you use? Did you feel nauseous or have pains like certain people have spoken about?
Noice. I love coffee though, what's wrong with coffee?
Really
CaliCruzin What?! I have to try this! By 5pm I am DRAINED! I don't drink coffee. I need an energy boost! Thanks for sharing the tip!
Very nice!👍🏻👍🏻
I used to be very very sickly before, but ever since I started drinking spirulina, I never got sick anymore. It's really incredible!
What brand?
@@aliciamccarter4788
I use 'Sara's Choice'. other people recommended this brand to me.
How many grams a day ?
@@johnjimenez2262 3 grams a day :)
@@aliciamccarter4788 hawaiian pure spirulina is the best
I live in Cambodia. Hundreds of thousands of people are recovering from many things because they are taking spriulina. It's the most sought after supplement nowadays.
Brand???
Recovering from what?
I have been taking it for 10 years with chlorella and it’s amazing what’s happened to my body. I didn’t feel this healthy 50 years ago when I was 14 years old. I actually feel better now than I did then. Detoxing is the best thing that ever happened. NASA uses the stuff
@Etherealpantheon they said they've been taking it for 10 years
@@SolidGeddoe Apparently he's died of spirulina toxicity.
I usually suffer with burning pains in my body after exercise n then total fatigue but after supplementing with spirulina and eating more fruit I haven't experienced any burning,pain or fatigue. Fantastic
My detox daily ritual:
1. Spirulina + chlorella cold drink
2. Hot lemon water
3. Hot acv
4. Vital shot (turmeric,ginger,lemon,honey)
5. Manuka honey
6. Loads of water
7. Cold pressed juices
8. Supplements (antioxidants,minerals,probiotics,vit d,phytonutrients,enzymes)
9. Salad wraps or hard boiled egg, boiled meat with veggie broth or any meat like broiled salmon, Snacks: organic kale chips, olives, whole wheat cereal as a snack
10. Green tea at times
11. Acupuncture 1x a week
12. Coffee enema 1-2x a week
13. Nutritional iv therapy 1x a week
14. Massage
15. Enough sleep or rest
16. Power walk sometimes
Stephanie Guersey moderation dear
Stephanie Guersey
What brand Manuka Honey do you take? Thanks
Stephanie Guersey you should add gonstead to the list
Eggs and meat are not detoxifying
Mankuna honey is very expensive you must be loaded
251 doctors who love to treat people with chemicals disliked this video 😁😁
doctor in this nowday is asshole
Money doctors
It’s all natural smh no man made harmful chemicals
😂😂😂😂
Other doctor are so hungry in money
Diana Acuna I have many videos like this one on my CZcams channel. Check it out! czcams.com/users/doctorjoshaxe
I have new videos coming out each week, so stay tuned!
Haha that's funny!!
+Bitch Pudding Hi, can we get to know each other?
Hi Doc where can I buy it ?
Thanks Sara V
it's in whole foods market
I get it frome there
Every Indian on every rez should have spirulina every day. We are massively exposed to arsenic, radiation, heavy metals, not to mention diabetic problems due to poor diet. Thank you for great video. I bought both from Frontier coop and am capsuling them for me and family. I can't eat even one regular store apple because of my arsenic level. Organic apples are an expensive treat.
I am curious, why is it higher on reservation? Thx
*native
Not only does Spirulina boost my energy, it also helps with my depression. I have been taking capsule form for two weeks, and I definitely notice my mood is better.💯😎🙏
Md Mainul hassan dhiman I take two capsules per day at 400mg. My plan is to take this for a while, perhaps two months or more.
It's been 1 yr since you commented, are you still taking Spirulina and how is your healthy now?
@@NansGlobalKitchen No, I don’t take it any longer. I believe I am healthy enough now I don’t need it.
i agree! it boosted my mood 💯
Try lithium orotate 5mg and see how you feel.
My smoothie:
1 tbps of Spirulina
1 tbsp of Maca powder
1 Banana
1/4 Orange
A little blueberries/strawberries
1 cup of Almond milk
1 tbsp Cannabis oil without thc
2 tbsp of Honey
2 tbsp of grinded oats
I think you should not mix carbohydrates, oils and sugars at the same time for digestion. Its bad.
I have ITP and Spiriluna saved my life as a child. I stopped taking it as a teenager and recently in my 30s I came down with ITP again and in a very critical way. Yes I went under treatment that helped but when I was sent home I started to take Spirulina again, and my health changed drastically again. I totally believe in this product and would highly recommend to everyone. Now I will for sure never stop taking it.
😢😢😢 this is why I need it, I heard the same thing about it working for ITP, doctor said I was fine, I’m order this to keep health up, because I sometimes get scared
IPT??? What's that?
Great video. I am a great believer in eating the way nature intended. I take spirilina, chlorella, and Maca powder daily in smoothies and they certainly help me in many ways with energy mood and health.
When did nature introduce smoothies?
@@Adrianbacon-c9q 😂
Am I the only one that’s hearing him pronounce it correctly 55 times? Thanks for sharing doc!
I have it in my kitchen but scared to drink it, but now that I have heard of all the testimonies I'm going to start drinking it now thanks alot
I've consumed it for years. I put a heaping spoon in 16 ounces of water with lemon concentrate, garlic powder, onion powder and soy sauce. 😋
You've consumed it? LMFAO
@@Kube_Dog😭😭😭
@@ImEg0 Don't forget to like my comment, so that I can continue to produce the kind of content you enjoy.
Benefits are amazing recently I I have started taking spirulina regularly( in tablet form)
Spreeleena is an excellent source of Spreealana and can be used to boost levels of Sproaleena for people suffering Speleareena deficiency.
Abaddon Interitus lmao still love the guy,,haha.
Abaddon Interitus lol
😂
Yes, but....can you take all 4 at once...? 😂
Rozzy Rozz 😂😋
“Spree-you-lee-nuh” hahaha
A health practitioner told me recently to take Hawaiian spirulina for eliminating heavy metals, free of contaminants, the very things we want to get rid of. She also said to eat cilantro but not in big quantities or it can make you very sick.
Cilantro made me throw up once. Its taste is definitely strong.
Many are trying to compare with Hawaiian Pacifica Spirulina technology and clean sea environment doing indoors and branding it organic. Sincerely they are hardly close to it!
It's true! Spirulina and cilantro combined detoxes the heavy metals fast out of your body. If the process happens too fast, you'll have a bunch of heavy metals flowing in your blood stream. I'm an extreme person/very OCD. I always over do everything like a fool. Anyway I went too hard with the Spirulina and cilantro and I felt like I was at deaths door. No joke! I felt super light headed like I was going to pass out and not wake up. It's a hard feeling to explain, like I've never felt like that in my life. Be careful 💀
Spirulina, pineapple chunks and a bit of warm water is the bomb smoothie in winter 👏👌👍
Spirulina has such a beautiful dark green/blue color, and I drink it everyday in a smoothie.
Yes, because pretty colors are the key to health.
Spirulina is indeed a super food and I've taken it over the years. My only reservation about it is that it has a cooling effect on the body and doesn't feel good if I take it in the cold winter months
Do u take the powder or capsule?
When I used it i took I took the powder in smoothies. I do take Chlorella in powder form@@AliceChishi-dx1iu
Nice man, I really love your videos. You break it down in a way no one else does, and make it simple to understand. Much love and respect.
Have it at bedtime the cooling help with sleep
@@ryananthony407 The spirulina? I use Hibiscus flower for sleep. Best sleep remedy I have ever used, it actually puts me to sleep.
I've been taking this superfood for over a month. AND it has a VERY GOOD EFFECT😍. I'M PLANNING TO MAKE AN HONEST REVIEW ABOUT THIS SUPERFOOD. GONNA UPLOAD THIS ON MY CHANNEL SOON. ❤️
I have been taking this for a while and I am feeling so much better and I have also been mixing it into my pets food with fish oil and they are all seniors and it is really helping them and keeping them healthy too also we are all taking Kelp Powder too which is so good for my health but also my pets and it helps with their teeth to prevent and get rid of Plaque and tartar. I also use Morgina Powder which is another superfood and is fantastic!! I only use naturally supplements and remedies for myself and my pets and I think that is why we are healthy.
Dr Axe, you and your family (including Dr. Jordan, lol) are such a blessing! Thank you for your service and stewardship! 👍💎!!
He says brain and neourlogical issues ..like UHHH ..brain ..and neourological issues. GREAT EXAMPLE DR. AXE !
I honestly look a lot less older than folks who don’t use it . I try to lead a healthy life : I work out daily , I don’t eat junk food and I don’t smoke at all . I’ve just turned 50 and I don’t take any medications at all
I have been taking spirulina since late 90s . It is great addition to your daily vitamins and other supplements . Glad, that Dr. Axe
open that topic.
thank for this this is still yet the only INFORMATIONAL FACTUAL video I can find on spirulina
Good info. Spi-ru-lin-a is truly a gift from God! 😊😊
Hebrew Sistah lmfao
Some of his "info" is wayyy off
Amen!! It really is
what brand do you use?
Hello
I am from India
I will supply this
What up no 9881119913
7020848860
Spirulina has helped me a lot in combating my GERD. :)
I love this supefood.
Wow I have GERD pretty bad I’m going to try this!
@@sonnygray6801 me too. I hope it will help
Can you tell how if helps with GERD?
I gave my cats 1/2 teaspoon each of spirulina with their food every day, they love it. I myself take a teaspoon every day in my shake
Your cats do not love spirulina
@@benjamincunningham1289 looool🤣
Looool
@@benjamincunningham1289 why are they eating it ?
SPREEOLINA
detossifies your body from arse-shnick and protccs from rayashun poisoning.
I know! He kept saying spree a leena. Funny.
🤣🤣🤣
OMGAWD!!!!!! He's killin' me!!!!!! C'mon Josh!!!!!!!!
😂
I love spirulina and now I like the tast. First I used to add it to lat milk and I love to mix it with banana and raw cacao and it is good with cacao and mint together
Thx Doc. I take this stuff everyday and feel great!!!
Thanks Dr, Axe ! Just received mine today! Putting it in my morning smoothie!
Same
I start my day making a cup of green tea putting in spirulina olive oil pepper and turmeric...everything is organic
Yes, thank you Doctor axe . This is just what I need. Bless your heart🥰.
Me too. 😂👍🏼 everyday in my Smoothies. I'm Vegan now but I did it before I wasn't Vegan!
great video man! LOVE IT! LOVE SPIRULINA! how about an video about Chlorella! both Holy foods for me!
Tastes awesome in tomato sauce with spaghetti.....children will love this recipe.
Utterly brilliant. Never thought of using it in my V8. Thank you. I get bored of drinking it in water.
Well, while I have started using it more…it does and is very pungent smell. Mixing does help. Hope to be able to keep taking it though ☺️
after feeding my fish Spirulina for 6 months :) man... surprising result: "6 months old guppy babies update june 2016"
You can also mix it with Manuka honey and rose water for a great facial mask! :-)
Manuka is great for the gut too.
This video is really helpful to me since i am starting to use spirulina.Thank you for sharing this.
I’m 120 years young! Been taking spiraleeena for last 80 years, I don’t age!!
Are you serious?
Great information, GOD bless you.🌿
Love this guy so much. But please pronounce it correctly. It's not SpriUlina its SPIRulina. Love you man
Doc keeps saying spir-yoo-lina -_-
So you’re saying the earth is flat?
Who is this guy?
Plz put on your listening ears. He's saying spure-u-lina! My goodness gracious!
chlorella saved my life, these algaes work
I've just bought some capsules and hope this will help me with my stomach issues. I suffer from bloating and can't eat oily foods. The pharmacist recommendation this as they did not have probiotics. Fingers crossed🤞
I had miso soup, and read to put Bonito flakes in it. I figured spirulina may work well too. It actually is pretty good soup.
I don't know how yall say it tastes disgusting, I just tried spirulina powder in water for the first time and was dreading it.....I don't know what the fuss is all about, I agree it's not great but its not exactly vomit inducing stuff. Get it down y'all throats
Wonderful CZcams Dr. Axe. You are truly impressive. You sound like a Bastyr graduate. Thank you!!!
does it extract other metals from the body like copper and the other metals we need?
It also if consistently taken can boost your energy in a natural, safe way. Also this wasn't precisely mentioned but Spirulina-algae also has a naturally formulated component in Spirulina itself called "Phycocacycain" just look it up whenever. it has a natural anti inflammatory reaction when taken found in Spirulina algae! I research in depth a lot to gain the full outlook on things.
Thanks & God bless,
- Dr. Duce lol
Why do the comments seem like paid reviews 😂😂
Your videos are great. I see a lot of videos that say that it’s dangerous. So it’s very confusing. Any clarification will be great. Thanks again.
I eat lots of salads with cold pressed EVO, limon or lime juice; sprinkle spirluna on top wonderful and decicious. Never get sick. Also start everyday with ACV + lemon juice + 2 glasses of water.
Please draxe, make a video about ovary and uterus health , thank you
Fairyworld9204 Thanks for your recommendation. I will take this into consideration. You might be interested in y articles/videos on hormone balance:
draxe.com/10-ways-balance-hormones-naturally/
draxe.com/balance-hormones-naturally-women-men-top-5-best-foods/
draxe.com/essential-oils-for-hormones/
draxe.com/recipe/hormone-helper-juice/
@@drjoshaxe that would be helpful for all women. Thanks. Also, I'd like to see a video on bone loss in gums, natural teeth care for something like periodontal issues
thank you so much for your videos! they are life enhancing!
Love All Your Videos.
What Do U Have For Arthritis?
Word of warning! Spirulina does not suit everybody. I ended up having a massive panic attack after taking spirulina in capsule form. If you have an anxiety issue I would think twice before eating this algae. I have come across other cases when doing research on line.
Whaaaaaaaaat ??? 'Now I've heard everything' comes to mind.
Really? I was looking into this because I have gad dissociation
I was in psychosis and came out of it after using Spirulina.
Since Spirulina pulls out heavy metals you can have an on set of Anxiety at first but it may mean that your kidneys and liver are not eliminating the metals as fast as the spirulina is pulling it. One way to test the kidneys is to pee in in a glass first thing in the morning and let it sit for a few hours. If there is a thick cloudy sediment at the bottom you’re filtering and if not the kidney are clogged. Heavy metals and the starvation of parasites can cause an anxiety flare. It’ll usually subside once you start to filter properly but you must drink plenty of fluids while pulling toxins
Had no idea that it was a pro-biotic. Thank you for this info!!!
That can only be in fresh form? Most available Spirulina is freeze dried.
GREAT, Thank You for the additional knowledge. For me 2 heaping teaspoons every morning.
Thank you Dr. Axe for the information you have in your tube channel ... ..
"from microwaves TO CELLPHONES..."
That awkward moment.
Great video!! Which is better powder or pills? Is this safe for my four year old toddler?
Does it help with anemia, like boosting your iron and hemoglobin
I'd like to know that as well.
@@reginapowell9267 I guess they don't answer questions on this CZcams page.
@@stasil9054 I think you are correct, what a shame. I have been doing my own research and find a lot of information on pregnancy and the elderly which I am neither of. What I have found that may be beneficial is that spirulina does contain a high level of iron. Here's a couple of links you may find useful; www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4012879/ www.nutrex-hawii.com
@@reginapowell9267 thanks so much 🙏🙏
@@stasil9054 you are very welcome!
i brought some of this today, the smell is not so good but the Taste is awesome in with Organic carrot juice.
I make a smoothie with spinach parsley spearmint spirulina lemon juice and green tea and I swear it tastes so bad 😂😂 But it worths so I keep going😍 I think it is the best way because it worsen the taste of my fruit smoothie so drinking it with green juice is way easy to handle its taste if it is bother you.
Try adding some red cabbage jiuce for more added bad taste lol... I am joking but I know the feeeling of gulping down disgusting but healthy jiuces.... I keep a stevia sweetened candy handy for when I am finished.
I have to say this i have over the last year awaken in the morning with a headache most days i take motrin and it takes care of it unless it is a bad headache.I have been to see a gp with no avail so i purchased Spirulina capsules had two before bed i were shocked when i woke eith no headache and feeling great all day cam this superfood work this fast?
Marie Blackmore p.k we p p.o 0l
Headaches are your body telling you something isn't right, a deficiency perhaps? Glad the green stuff straightened that out. I'd recommend taking it in the morning for catapulting you into the day.
natural health will do that. stop treating the symptoms with poison
Great!! I just started taking Spirulina(well drinking). It is Great! Doesn't taste bad either!
sabrina hunt what brand do you use? And how do you like it now?
lutisha pyles well ima put my 2 sense in for a second all other brands except Hawaiian pacifica tastes fishy but this brand actually found at sprouts tastes great
Ashley Romero*Ratliff
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lutisha pyles Where can I get it and what brands are safe?
it's a great day by day product I use with my wife and kids
I just got a tub today! I’m excited to add this to my daily regimen.
Does spirelena give you anxiety?
Hey, what do you think about the concerns with spirulina? such as liver toxins and brain toxins.
Great video. I just started taking spirulina a few days ago. Please more videos on superfoods and on maca powder if you can.Especially for someone with PCOS and hypothiroidism.
diego kjaria Thanks for your support and your recommendations.
Check out my videos/articles on:
Superfoods: czcams.com/video/9yLhspntx8o/video.html
draxe.com/top-10-superfoods-what’s-in-your-diet/
draxe.com/superfoods-do-you-get-enough/
draxe.com/superfoods-weight-loss/
Maca: draxe.com/top-5-maca-root-benefits-and-nutrition/
Hormone Balance: draxe.com/10-ways-balance-hormones-naturally/
draxe.com/balance-hormones-naturally-women-men-top-5-best-foods/
draxe.com/essential-oils-for-hormones/
Hypothyroidism: draxe.com/hypothyroidism-diet-natural-treatment/
draxe.com/8-secrets-to-cure-hypothyroidism-and-other-hormone-problems/
Thank you :) I will.
Dr Josh, thanks for the info man. Just a warning to avoid mentioning anything to do with ''fighting cancer'' we like having you around and not in jail. Have you made a video concerning Amygdalin / Vitamin B17 / Laetrile ???
So sweet how you say "Spreeoleena". 🤗😍
I've been using it for 2 weeks now. I trust it's a super food yet to see or feel the benefits. Just being honest.
How much do you take? Try updosing it!
Spirulina and Chlorella are crucial to take on a daily basis.
its almost 2 years now since i started taking spirulina and i have noticed after a month my allergic rhinitis was gone..it save me a lot from buying nasal spray like fluticasone or flonase that irritate my throat and antihistamine prescription medicine that makes me drowsy..
The first thing I noticed was my allergies were gone.
I'm addicted to the greens, it's a stricly veggie diet.
"A very refreshing taste"... Sure xD
But I love Heavy Metal.😞
Lmaoo
WACHANYSHT 😹
Bhahahaaa
😂😂😂😂 brilliant!
😂😂😂
My kidneys do a fine job of alkalizing my body thank you very much
Hi Dr Axe I was just listening to your talk about Spiralina. This information was given by you 8 years ago. Could you bring the information up to date. This is old news or is it old news. Plz up date about Spirilina. Thanks. coming from Hawaii
I was doing both Spirulina and Chlorella for quite a while but then I started to have an odd side effect--no matter when I had them (even early in the morning) I still found that I would be terminally awake at night. I wasn't sure it was these until I stopped and the problem did to. I then resumed eating them and again the nights were left sleepless. I used to make raw organic chocolate from beans and had to quit that after a year or so for the same reason. They all hit around the same time. I loved all three but can't seem to consume any at this time. Thoughts?
Love your videos.
its most likely the energy boosting effect that it causing that. when you do you usually take it?
Anna Weiss It didn't matter when I took it, early in the day or later on. Even if I had it for breakfast at 5 am--and mind you, I never got any energy boosting effect from it until I was laying down to sleep--then it was wide awake all night. That's why I stopped. I did it for quite a while, many months, before that started to happen, but happen it did. I tried different ones to see if it was just the brand I was doing, but no, they all did it.
Maybe it's the chlorella🤷♀
Try take magnesium and raw cherry tart juice at night. I used to suffer from chronic insomnia due to hereditary genetics. It has helped me tremendously!
@@pembertonwardiii4408The time of the intake is important.
Hi there, dr axe kindly do a video of spirulina allergy or protein allergy. I tried to take spirulina and my immune system apparently took it as allergen. So please post some research regarding that . Thanks a lot
Yes spirulina is amazing ive been taken more than 14 years ! Its anti aging ! Ng umuwi ako sa province namin magkasama kmi ng pang 6 kong kpatid napagkamalan ako n panganay nyang anak sabi ko no im her older sister no 2 o d ba thats why spirulina is super food! It is manna food from heaven! So try spirulina now so many benefits!
Does it give you anxiety?
Can it help hormone imbalances ? Or insulin resistant
Thank you, I have just ordered a kilo
daffydave100 Wow that's gonna last a VERY long time
I just ordered 5 kilos spirulina and 5 kilos chlorella 😅
I didn’t know it could be a helpful probiotic. That’s great.
Everyone worried about how to pronounce it , just take it it's good for you
Thank you for this video, but what about the fact that spirulina itself can absorb heavy metals?
This video was released more than 4 years ago. Would you still recommend it as food supplements nowadays?
No one should take any supplement or herbs everyday. Take for 6 weeks and give yourself a break unless you start feeling bad then start taking it again but try to take breaks.
here's some info i found at the spirulina wiki about the possibility of spirulina supplements being contaminated with Microcystins and even heavy metals, such as arsenic, lead and mercury.
"Some spirulina supplements have been found to be contaminated with microcystins, albeit at levels below the limit set by the Oregon Health Department.[13] Microcystins can cause gastrointestinal disturbances and, in the long term, liver damage.[5] The effects of chronic exposure to even very low levels of microcystins are of concern, because of the potential risk of toxicity to several organ systems[5] and possibly cancer.[13]
These toxic compounds are not produced by spirulina itself,[14] but may occur as a result of contamination of spirulina batches with other toxin-producing blue-green algae. Because spirulina is considered a dietary supplement in the U.S., no active, industry-wide regulation of its production occurs and no enforced safety standards exist for its production or purity.[13] The U.S. National Institutes of Health describes spirulina supplements as "possibly safe", provided they are free of microcystin contamination, but "likely unsafe" (especially for children) if contaminated.[5] Given the lack of regulatory standards in the U.S., some public-health researchers have raised the concern that consumers cannot be certain that spirulina and other blue-green algae supplements are free of contamination.[13]
Heavy-metal contamination of spirulina supplements has also raised concern. The Chinese State Food and Drug Administration reported that lead, mercury, and arsenic contamination was widespread in spirulina supplements marketed in China.[15] One study reported the presence of lead up to 5.1 ppm in a sample from a commercial supplement"
As always brilliant - could you do one on vitamin B3 - John