about spirulina

Question
hi george,
I want to know about the health food spirulina.

Is it like a multi viamin ?

Is it recommended for a healthy person ?

thank u very much.

Laxmi


Answer
Hello Laxmi!

  Thank you for your nutrition question.  Spirulina is not a multivitamin. It is a blue-green multi-cell algae which can not be seen by naked eyes. Spirulina products contain no nutrients that are not readily available from food -- at a much lower price. They have no proven value for treating any medical problem, and some may contain potent toxins.

On May 5, 1999, the Canadian Health Protection Branch warned that products containing blue-green algae may contain toxins harmful to the liver and some species of blue-green algae naturally produce toxins known as microcystins.
 Adult consumers who choose to use products containing non-Spirulina blue-green algae should do so for short periods of time only. Adverse symptoms from long-term use of these products (weeks to months) may not be obvious but could range from a feeling of general malaise or gastrointestinal discomfort, to jaundice. Concerned consumers should contact their health care professionals for advice.  Hope this helps.
-George

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