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"However, very large amounts are required to provide significant quantities of these nutrients from blue-green algae. How much is usually taken? Blue-green algae can be taken as a powder or as flakes, capsules, or tablets. The typical manufacturer's recommended intake is 2,000—3,000 mg per day divided throughout the day. However, typical amounts shown to have helpful properties in animal studies would be equivalent to 34 grams per day or more, for a 150-pound human. Are there any side effects or interactions? Few side effects have been reported from the ingestion of blue-green algae." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"However, as blue-green algae can accumulate heavy metals from contaminated water, consuming blue-green algae from such areas can increase the body's load of lead, mercury, and cadmium,24 though non-contaminated blue-green algae has been identified.25 Samples of spirulina have also been found to be contaminated with animal hairs and insect fragments,26 and another popular species, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, has been found to produce toxins.27 A few reports also describe allergic reactions to blue-green algae. Animal studies have found spirulina to be safe during pregnancy." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.) "As it is not an essential nutrient, blue-green algae is not associated with a deficiency state. However, individuals who do not consume several servings of vegetables per day could benefit from the carotenoids and other nutrients in blue-green algae. Since it is a complete protein, it can be used in place of some of the protein in a healthy diet. However, very large amounts are required to provide significant quantities of these nutrients from blue-green algae. How Much Is Usually Taken? Blue-green algae can be taken as a powder, flakes, capsules, or tablets." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"These super foods include bee pollen, goji berries (also used in Chinese medicine), sea vegetables like dulse and nori, spirulina, noni juice, blue-green algae from Upper Klamath Lake, Pemvian maca, sprouts and wheatgrass juice. David Wolfe claims that the top three super foods, in terms of their association with longevity, are goji berries, royal jelly and cacao beans. There is controversy among raw fooders as to whether cacao is a healthful food or whether it is even possible to eat truly raw cacao due to its bitterness." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"Blue-green algae (available at most health-food stores) contains omega fatty acids and the antioxidant phycocyanin and works similarly to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen. Cranberries, blueberries, cherries, and blackberries are jam-packed with antioxidants called anthocyanins and polyphenols, which also have anti-inflammatory qualities. Leafy greens such as kale and spinach contain lutein, another superantioxidant. Cocoa carries flavonoids, particularly potent antioxidants that can zap free radicals and protect against inflammation." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Another popular species of blue-green algae, Aphani-zomenon flos-aquae, has been found to produce toxins.25 A few reports also describe allergic reactions to blue-green algae. Animal studies have found spirulina to be safe during pregnancy (page 363).26'27'28 There is one case report of a man who developed livet damage while taking spirulina.29 As he was also talking three prescription medications, it is not clear whether the spirulina caused or contributed to the liver injury. BORAGE OIL What is it?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"One certified organic micro-algae grown in Hawaii, Spirulina Pacifica, is a superior strain of blue-green algae. It is about 60% protein, packed with enzymes, with 18 of the 22 amino acids, 92 trace minerals, and gamma linolenic acid (gla). It contains proportionately 58 times more iron than raw spinach and 28 times more than raw beef liver. It is nature's richest source of vitamin B-12 (4 to 6 times more than raw beef liver), has high amounts of the strong antioxidant super oxide dismutase (sod), vitamins (including all the B vitamins), as well as other nutrients." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Spirulina, blue-green algae, chlorella, hemp seeds, olives, durian, all sprouts (including sprouted grains and beans), bee pollen, green vegetables (especially spinach, watercress, arugula, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, collard greens, and parsley), powdered grasses, and green super-food powders are examples of relatively high-protein live foods. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY IN FOODS Animals concentrate plant foods to form their tissues." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"The most important immune modulators among them are the blue-green algae. They stimulate immune-fighting cells that help prevent infection. Spirulina (Spirulina maxima): A filamentous bacterium found in blue-green algae, spirulina influences the immune system by stimulating phagocytosis, the engulfing of diseased cells, and increasing interferon production, as well as activating T, B, and natural killer cells, thereby increasing the body's infection-fighting capabilities." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.)

"The photosyn-thetic1' cyanobacteria—in older texts, they are called blue-green algae even though they are not algae, and are usually neither blue nor green—had unleashed on the defenseless earth one of the most corrosive substances imaginable: free oxygen. The "anaerobic" bacteria that had, until then, overwhelmingly comprised the planet's population, faced with extinction, were forever consigned to the remaining habitats without free oxygen, such as the ocean floor." - William Rosen, Justinian's Flea: The First Great Plague and the End of the Roman Empire (Get the book.)

"Some people think they can get B12 from sea vegetables, such as blue-green algae or spirulina. But recent studies have shown that the B12 in sea vegetables is often an analog form of B12 that cannot be used by the human body. Since analog B)2 competes for the same receptor sites as the truly usable B,2, it may in fact create a situation in which you have less available B12- But with raw nori, B]2 levels in the blood were shown to be neither increased nor decreased. The liver can maintain a storage depot of up to ten years' supply of Vitamin B12, but more typically 2-5 years." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"WILD BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) A microalgae that grows wild in Klamath Lake, Oregon, wild blue-green algae is a potent superfood and, as such, is best used with care. It is available as a supplement and in protein beverages. Health Benefits Cooling, drying, a neu-rostimulant, antidepressant, and relaxant, wild blue-green algae is of special benefit to people who have robust energy. It is not advised for people who are cold or weak, have trouble gaining weight, and/or who have chronic diarrhea. It reduces kapha. See Chlorella; Microalgae; Spirulina. Wild Leek See Ramp." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Among its valuable components are gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), linoleic and arachidonic acids, vitamin B12 (needed, especially by vegetarians, for healthy red blood cells), iron, a high level of protein (60 to 70 percent), essential amino acids, and the nucleic acids RNA and DNA, along with chlorophyll, and phycocyanin, a blue pigment that is found only in blue-green algae and that has increased the survival rate of mice with liver cancer in laboratory experiments." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"However, individuals who do not consume several servings of vegetables per day could benefit from the carotenoids and other nutrients in blue-green algae. Since it is a complete protein, it can be used in place of some of the protein in a healthy diet. However, very large amounts are required to provide significant quantities of these nutrients from blue-green algae. How Much Is Usually Taken? Blue-green algae can be taken as a powder, flakes, capsules, or tablets. The typical manufacturer's recommended intake is 2,000 to 3,000 mg per day divided throughout the day." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"MONDAY Breakfast One blended super smoothie containing: apple, pear, berries (all types), cherries, spirulina, chlorella or blue-green algae (2-3 tablespoons) and coconut oil (2-3 tablespoons). Or Drink the water of 2 coconuts with Nature's First Food or some other green superfood blend in order to increase mineralization. Lunch 1 shot (1 ounce) of wheatgrass juice. One sandwich made with dehydrated flax crackers, avocado, clover sprouts, sliced tomato, diced zucchini and red onion. 2 oranges. 3 sticks of celery. Snacks 2 mangos or oranges. 1 avocado with powdered cayenne and kelp." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.) "Purslane (a wild herb) and blue-green algae from Klamath Lake (a popular healthfood store item) contain long-chain omega 3 fatty acids. Also, golden algae can be dried and pressed for its raw oil which is super-high in long-chain omega 3 fatty acids. This algae oil is called DHA and is essentially a vegetarian form of fish oil. Cause 6: A lack of the amino acid tryptophan can lead to depression." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"However, very large amounts are required to provide significant quantities of these nutrients from blue-green algae. How Much Is Usually Taken? Blue-green algae can be taken as a powder, flakes, capsules, or tablets. The typical manufacturer's recommended intake is 2,000 to 3,000 mg per day divided throughout the day. However, typical amounts shown to have helpful properties in animal studies would be equivalent to 34 grams per day or more for a 150-pound human. Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? No side effects have been reported with blue-green algae." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"A few reports also describe allergic reactions to blue-green algae. Animal studies have found spirulina to be safe during pregnancy (page 363).26'27'28 There is one case report of a man who developed livet damage while taking spirulina.29 As he was also talking three prescription medications, it is not clear whether the spirulina caused or contributed to the liver injury. BORAGE OIL What is it? Borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borage (Bor-ago officinalis) plant, a large plant with blue, star-shaped flowers found throughout Europe and North Africa and naturalized to North America." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Some people call this scum "brain food," because blue-green algae reportedly is rich in protein, vitamin B12, amino acids, minerals, chlorophyll, and other essential nutrients that the brain needs to function at its best. But not everyone agrees with this claim. In fact, some experts say that blue-green algae can cause nausea, vomiting, and weakness. blue-green algae supplements come in capsules and are not recommended for children. Typical dosage: up to four 250 mg capsules daily between meals for adults. 11 Boswellia." - Deborah R. Mitchell, The Home Healing Almanac: Solutions That Will Help You Make the Best Choices About Your Health and Safety (Get the book.)

"Most health benefits to humans claimed for spirulina and other blue-green algae supplementation are supported by anecdotes rather than scientific research. Test tube and animal studies have demonstrated several properties of large amounts of spirulina or spirulina extracts, including antioxidant (page 467),3 antiviral,4,5 anticancer (page 87),6, 7'8l 9 anti-allergy (page 14),10,11 immune-enhancing (page 255),12'13,14 liver-protecting,15'16'17 blood vessel-relaxing,18 and blood lipid-lowering19'20 effects. A small, controlled study found that overweight (page 446) people taking 8." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"It contains both blue-green algae and marine algae and demonstrates many of the same properties as brown seaweed: Heavy metals removal, cancer defense and immune system modulation. To learn more, see the Amazon Herb contacts in the resources section of this book. By the way, note that neither the Modifilan company, nor the Amazon Herb Company is legally allowed to tell you the truth about what their products can do. The FDA, as you well know by now, has outlawed truthful health statements on nutritional supplements." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"They serve great smoothies along with wheatgrass, E3-Live blue-green algae, maca, bee pollen and lots of other superfoods. Super Sprouts 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R4 Canada 416-977-7796, 877-977-GROW (4769) Fax: 416-977-8929 www.supersprouts.com store@supersprouts.com Super Sprouts has been a landmark of raw-food information and support for years. Now they are offering raw-food meals at their live-food restaurant and tea room. Super Sprouts delivers wheatgrass. This is a wonderful place and a tremendous resource for raw-food enthusiasts! W.O.W." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"I put the juice in a blender and add some fresh blueberries, a few ice cubes, some spirulina powder and blue-green algae powder, and a little organic flaxseed oil. Sometimes I add a little organic non-geneti-cally altered soy powder for some added protein. I drink this and also eat an apple or pear to get the added fiber. Depending on how I feel, I also may add a piece of toast. Sometimes for breakfast, I like potatoes." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"This is possibly due to it high antioxidant flavonoid content, as well as its ability to narrow blood vessels. blue-green algae, thermal plankton, soy protein, and methylxanthines (a form of caffeine) are also helpful. Combine 2 oz of almond oil or cream with 60-90 drops of tincture of the herbs listed and apply it to stretch marks once daily. 816 SWEATING DIAGNOSIS Sweating is necessary to control body temperature, and is regulated by the nervous system." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"This unusual category—green foods and drinks— covers a lot of territory, from the perennial health food store favorite wheatgrass juice to the algaes like blue-green algae and spirulina. All have specific nutrient profiles and are used for different (but overlapping) purposes. Let's start with the main thing they all have in common: chlorophyll. Chlorophyll, the substance that makes plants appear green, is a natural blood purifier. What does this mean? Well, consider that everything—from anaerobic bacteria to yeast and fungus—travels through the blood." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Spirulina (Spirulina maxima): A filamentous bacterium found in blue-green algae, spirulina influences the immune system by stimulating phagocytosis, the engulfing of diseased cells, and increasing interferon production, as well as activating T, B, and natural killer cells, thereby increasing the body's infection-fighting capabilities. Research has shown that, by preventing viruses from breaking through cell membranes, spirulina can protect against infection from many viruses including influenza A. The average dosage is four to six 500 mg tablets daily with a maximum dose of 5,000 mg daily." - J. E. Williams, Beating the Flu: The Natural Prescription for Surviving Pandemic Influenza and Bird Flu (Get the book.)

"Spirulina is a blue-green algae and may be among the oldest plant forms on earth. It is rich in phytonutrients, which significantly boost the immune system. It also has carotenoid antioxidants, which reduce the risk of cancer and help with detoxifying the body. This great food is known to go way back to the days of the Aztecs in Mexico, over five centuries ago. Many people consider beef or other meats to be the number one source of protein, but this is incorrect. Spirulina offers us 20 times more protein than beef." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.) "Spirulina: blue-green algae with 13 species. Superoxide Dismutase: An enzyme which changes the dismutation of superoxide into oxygen and hydrogen peroxide. Systemic: Affecting the whole body. Substantia Nigra: A layer of large pigmented nerve cells in the Messencephalon that produce dopainine. This can be associated with Parkinson's disease. T-cells: A subset of lymphocytes that play a large role in the immune system. T stands for thymus, where the final stage of development occurs. Taxol: Also called pacltaxel. A drug used in the treatment of cancer from the Pacific yew tree." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"These first organisms were anaerobic, like today's blue-green algae. They took their energy from the sun, synthesized it into sugar via fermentation—and released molecular oxygen as a useless by-product. Geologists can see this moment in the layered stone histories of the earth's activities. Suddenly the rocks streak red with rusted iron. Oxygen was on the loose. It was only a century ago, however, in the late 1800s, that oxygen's destructive mechanics began to be understood." - Hari Sharma, Freedom from Disease: How to Control Free Radicals, a Major Cause of Aging and Disease (Get the book.)

"General Information Spirulina is one of a variety of blue-green algae often found in saline—usually highly alkaline—natural lakes like Lake Texcoco near Mexico City and Lake Chad in Africa. It has been used for centuries by the Africans and was a major protein source for the Aztec culture. Natives of the Sahara dry it with grains, vegetables, and seasonings to form dihe, practically a meal in itself. Spirulina produces all its nutrients by harvesting sunlight, which it gathers and transforms into green and blue pigments (making it a blue-green algae)." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

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