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With further research, a number of organic foods have multiple benefits on the body. One of these promising foods is spirulina. Grown from both saltwater and freshwater, this blue-green algae has been proven to have many health benefits. As a food source, organic spirulina has been consumed as early as the 16th century by the Aztecs in Mexico. Since then, this healthy algae has been consumed as a food source in both Africa and Europe. The health benefits of spirulina are numerous, and through rigorous research and development, more and more health benefits are being discovered.
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Cancer is one of the top leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. In 2016, there are 45,782 deaths from cancer in Australia alone. Some foods like berries and fruits are tagged by nutritionists as cancer-fighting foods. When there is damage to your cells, your cells become inflamed. This prolonged inflammation may cause damage and even cancer.
Anti-cholesterol properties
Studies show that spirulina may lower LDL cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein. Considered as bad cholesterol, LDL may lead to hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. When there is an increased fatty deposit in the arteries or veins, blood flow will tend to slow down. As a result, the heart would need to pump harder to distribute more oxygen to body organs; this leads to higher blood pressure. Prolonged high blood pressure is dangerous and may lead to heart attacks and stroke.
Anti-allergy properties
Allergens are everywhere. Those who are most susceptible to it are sensitive to moulds, dust mites, and pollens. For a certain amount of taking organic spirulina, science shows that symptoms of allergies, such as nasal discharge, sneezing, and nasal congestion, decreased rapidly. This can be very helpful, especially during the hay fever season in Australia.
For healthy people, hay fever may seem just allergic rhinitis. However, if you have other lung illnesses such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, or pneumonia, hay fever may increase your chances of having heart attacks or exacerbations of more serious respiratory diseases.
Anti-obesity properties
If you plan to lose more weight without compromising on nutrients, spirulina may help you. As a nutrient-rich food supplement in protein, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and copper, the protein in this food supplement can even match the protein value of eggs. Not only as a source of energy, but protein can also help in building muscle tissue found throughout the body.
Anti-diabetic properties
One of the causes of diabetes is obesity. Another cause of obesity is a slower metabolism. This superfood is said to increase metabolism. Better metabolism may generate more energy and burn more calories. Equally important is the promise that this superfood shows promise in lowering blood sugar and, at the same time, insulin levels.
Anti-mood disorder properties
As a source of tryptophan, spirulina is being studied in relation to improving mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Tryptophan supports the production of serotonin, the happy chemical.
History is a wonderful teacher. Old medications in the form of herbs, tree barks, or oil are usually from old practices. Some old ways work, and some don’t. There is a reason why some practices that don’t work are not being done anymore. For practices that are oft-repeated, we may start to understand why these practices continue to work.
