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"It contains more beta-carotene than any other whole food, as well as 92 trace minerals and other nutritional elements such as vitamins, chlorophyll, gly-colipids, phycocyanin, carotenoids and sulfolipids. It is also abundant in superoxide dismutase (SOD, an antioxidant), RNA, and DNA, which were identified in 1990 as essential nutrients. The high amounts of beta-carotene in spirulina have shown to be effective in fighting oral cancer in animals.78 In India, the beta-carotene in spirulina was studied for its effectiveness and absorption in young children and found to be extremely effective." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (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.)

"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.)

"In Healing with Whole Foods, Paul Pitchford writes, "Important to note in the area of prevention, spirulina is richly supplied with the blue pigment phycocyanin, a biliprotein which has been shown to inhibit cancer-colony formation." Like tree leaves, spirulina also obtains its color from chlorophyll. According to Alan Keith Tillotson's One Earth Herbal Sourcebook, the high levels of chlorophyll in spirulina may explain its ability to stop cancer colonies from forming. Chlorella as a powerful defense against cancer Amazing things truly do come in small packages." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Blue-green algae contains blue-pigment phycocyanin antioxidants. The skin of the great mangosteen fruit contains highly-medicinal xanthone alkaloids. Raw cacao beans, perhaps the most concentrated source of antioxidants found in any food, contain heart-friendly catechin and epicatechin flavonoids. Up until now, what had been overlooked is that raw plant fat sources are always also powerful antioxidants. Raw plant fats have long-chain fatty acids which help protect cell membranes from oxidation. Raw plant fats deactivate free radicals by giving them electrons." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"The spirulina pigment phycocyanin has demonstrated antioxidant activity. It scavenges peroxyl radicals. Phycocyanin has been found to protect against hepatotoxins in rats. The mechanism may be via its antioxidant activity. An extract of Spirulina maxima also protected against carbon tetrachloride hepatotoxicity in rats. The phycocyanin contained in the extract, as well as other antioxidants, probably account for the hepatoprotective effect. Mast-cell mediated immediate-type allergic reactions were found to be inhibited in rats by spirulina." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.)

"These two superfoods spirulina and chlorella have no toxins and are rich in phytonutrients such as phycocyanin, polysaccharides, and sulfo-lipids. Phytonutrients enhance the immune system and help cut the risk of cancer and autoimmune diseases. Chlorella is a superhealthy food that helps detoxify the body of heavy metals that have accumulated over a lifetime. Even small amounts of this plant can help the body repair DNA and give you much more needed energy. Chlorella and spirulina should definitely become part of your diet." - Gregory, A. Gore, Defeat Cancer (Get the book.)

"Unlike spirulina, chlorella does not contain phycocyanin. WILD BLUE-GREEN ALGA This microalga grows wild in Klamath Lake in Oregon. Under certain conditions it can transform into a very toxic plant—it can cause death in animals within five minutes. However, according to experts, wild blue-green alga, has never been found in its toxic state in Klamath Lake, and the products coming out of Klamath Lake are believed to be completely safe, especially since freeze-drying denatures the toxin." - 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 Rich with chlorophyll, protein, beta-carotene, and the beneficial fatty acid GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), spirulina also contains a pigment called phycocyanin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and which, in one study, was shown to inhibit cancer-colony formation. The cell wall of spirulina is composed of mucopolysaccharides (MPs), which are complex sugars mixed with amino acids, simple sugars, and sometimes protein." - 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.)

"MOODY BLUE One important component is phycocyanin, a phytonutrient that gives spirulina its dark blue-green color. phycocyanin has been shown in animal studies to stimulate the production of red blood cells. The probable reason why the bioabsorption is so great is that spirulina contains a soft cell wall composed of proteins and complex sugars that can be easily digested. More than 100 published scientific references help support the case for the health benefits of spirulina. Some studies demonstrate that spirulina seems to possess anticancer effects and antiviral properties." - Mark Stengler, N.D., The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies (Get the book.)

"Important to note in the area of prevention, spirulina is richly supplied with the blue pigment phycocyanin, a biliprotein which has been shown to inhibit cancer-colony formation.19 Predominant blue pigmentation in food is rare. The blue color tends to promote astringency, a drawing together. The chemical reality of spirulina's blue color is demonstrated by its effect in the brain. Here phycocyanin helps draw together amino acids for neurotransmitter formation, which increases mental capacity.20 *The protein digestibility of spirulina is rated at 85%, versus about 20% for beef." - Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Nucleic acids quickly satisfy the appetite; has thyroid Thyroxine for metabolism; rich in specific Enzymes and Amino acid chains that stimulate hydrochloric acid digestive catalysts; anti-aging Superoxide Dismutase/SOD; has a complete Chlorophy 11-A and -B complex 1 % by weight containing Xanthophyll, Cryptoxanthin, Echinenone, Zeaxanthin, Lutein, and Euglenanone; and phycocyanin. Has high 8% in chelated Minerals, has 5 times more Calcium than cows' milk (4 mg. per gram), Phosphorus 10.4 mg./gr., Magnesium 4.8 mg./gr., Potassium 15.2 mg./gr." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"The effects of polysaccharide and phycocyanin from spirulina platensis variety on peripheral blood and hematopoietic system of bone marrow in mice. Second Asia Pacific Conference on Alga Biotechnology, April 25-27, p. 58. Angina. See Cardiovascular Disease Anorexia Nervosa. See Eating Disorders Anxiety Anxiety is a tool of the human body that is meant to be a healthy response to stresses in life or even to a dangerous situation. When we are afraid, our metabolism speeds up, our muscles tighten, and our adrenal glands produce extra quantities of adrenaline (a hormone that makes our hearts!" - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.) "A phytonutrient in spirulina known as phycocyanin has been shown to stimulate the production of blood cells. Indications: Anemia Cancer Detoxification High cholesterol Immune support Radiation poisoning Vitamin A deficiency Precautions: No side effects are known. Dosage: Take 2,000 to 3,000 mg daily. Sulforaphane Description: Sulforaphane is a phytonutrient found in broccoli sprouts and other cruciferous vegetables. It has potent antioxidant effects, supports healthy detoxification, and improves estrogen balance." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"The blue is an amino acid group called phycocyanin, found only in spirulina, which accounts for its high concentration of vegetarian protein. The green in spirulina is chlorophyll, one of the best natural detoxifiers known. The alga grows in single cells that tesemble filaments—tiny spiral wires—to about one millimeter in length. Its size is measured in microns (millionths of a meter). Anothet micro-alga is wild blue-green (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), which grows wild in Oregon's Klamath Lake." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.) "Chinese scientists claim phycocyanin also regulates production of white blood cells, even when bone marrow stem cells are damaged by toxic chemicals ot tadiation. Based on this effect, spirulina is approved in Russia as a "medicine food" for treating radiation sickness. The children of Chernobyl suffer radiation poisoning from eating food grown on radioactive soil. Their bone marrow is damaged, rendering them immuno-deficient, unable to produce normal red or white blood cells. They are anemic and suffer from terrible allergic reactions." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"Chlorella does not contain the biliprotein phycocyanin found in blue-green algae such as spirulina and wild blue-green; therefore it does not have this anti-cancer dimension. Those who benefit from the immune-strengthening value of CGF and also want phycocyanin can simply add a blue-green alga. Any two or more micro-algae combine well, especially if both are needed. In general, other uses of chlorella seem to parallel those of other green foods." - Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (Get the book.)

"MOODY BLUE One important component is phycocyanin, a phytonutrient that gives spirulina its dark blue-green color. phycocyanin has been shown in animal studies to stimulate the production of red blood cells. The probable reason why the bioabsorption is so great is that spirulina contains a soft cell wall composed of proteins and complex sugars that can be easily digested. More than 100 published scientific references help support the case for the health benefits of spirulina. Some studies demonstrate that spirulina seems to possess anticancer effects and antiviral properties." - Mark Stengler, N.D., The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies (Get the book.) "Phycocyanin has been shown in animal studies to stimulate the production of red blood cells." Zhang C et al., The effects of polysaccharide and phycocyanin from spirulina platensis variety on peripheral blood and hematopoietic system of bone marrow in mice. Second Asia Pacific Conference on Alga Biotechnology, April 25-27,1994, p. 58. • "... A study looked at the effect of spirulina supplementation on 30 healthy men with high levels of cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL." Nayaka N et al., Nutrition Reports International. Tokai Univ. Pub. 1988; 37(6):1329-1337. • "..." - Mark Stengler, N.D., The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies (Get the book.)

"These pigments, called phycobilins, include phycocyanin and allophycocyanin. The pigments give spirulina their bluish tinge. Phycobilins are similar in structure to bile pigments such as bilirubin. In the spirulina cell, phycobilins are attached to proteins; the phycobilin-protein complex is called phycobiliprotein. ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY ACTIONS Spirulina has putative antiviral, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, antiallergic and immune-modulatory activities." - Sheldon Saul Hendler and David Rorvik, PDR for Nutritional Supplements (Get the book.)

"The blue is phycocyanin which is found only in blue green algae species. The presence of phycocyanin in Spirulina helps account for its extremely high concentration of vegetarian protein. Harvesting sunlight creates a problem for Spirulina. Spirulina needs as much sunlight as possible but must be protected from burning, especially in a shallow cultivation pond. Imagine lying out in the hot tropical sun all day long, 365 days a year. You would certainly go through a lot of sunscreen! To protect itself, Spirulina produces carotenoids, "Nature's Sunscreen." - Kelly J Moorhead, Spirulina: Nature's superfood (Get the book.) "Earlier work at the University of California, Irvine showed that phycocyanin exhibited a positive effect in removing plaque from the arteries (Morcos et al, 1988). The authors stated that the properties that phycocyanin exhibited in their study "suggest potential therapeutic use for plaque localization and regression." SOD: Superoxide Dismutase The enzyme called "superoxide dismutase" or "SOD" was discovered in 1968. It has been called the "antioxidant catalyst." SOD was first used in an injectable form to treat severe breathing problems, arthritis and cancer." - Kelly J Moorhead, Spirulina: Nature's superfood (Get the book.) "Since chlorella has no phycocyanin, it performed much worse than Spirulina in relation to liver disease cells. The extracts of these two algae both showed positive effects, but Spirulina had a stronger effect than chlorella. The researcher pointed out, "the growth inhibitory effects of aqueous Spirulina extract on human liver cancer cells was five times that of chlorella." (Wu et al, 2005). Earlier work at the University of California, Irvine showed that phycocyanin exhibited a positive effect in removing plaque from the arteries (Morcos et al, 1988)." - Kelly J Moorhead, Spirulina: Nature's superfood (Get the book.) "Similar to studies done on Spirulina in its entirety, water extracts of Spirulina that are rich in phycocyanin have shown excellent antiviral properties. In one such experiment done at the National School of Biological Sciences in Mexico City the phycocyanin-rich extract inhibited the infection for herpes simplex virus 1 and 2, pseudo-rabies virus and human cytomegalovirus (Hernandez-Corona et al, 2002). In another study, a Spirulina water extract was compared with a chlorella water extract." - Kelly J Moorhead, Spirulina: Nature's superfood (Get the book.)

"Spirulina contains a blue pigment phytochemical ("phycocyanin") with powerful anti-cancer properties. • Spirulina also contains an omega-3 oil - GLA - that's critical for proper brain nutrition (and is almost always lacking in Western diets). • Chlorella contains CGF (Chlorella Growth Factor) which actually rebuilds damaged nerve tissue in the body. • The high chlorophyll content of both chlorella and spirulina demonstrate powerful cleansing effects on the body's blood and organs (liver, kidneys, spleen, etc." - Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.)

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