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Home > Vitamins Guide : Blue Green Algae


        Overview

              Possible energy booster...

        Benefits
              Possible energy booster, may protect immune system...

        How to Use
              Spirulina is available in powder and tablet form...

        Cautions
              Don’t take if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or...

        Side Effects
              Diarrhea - Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly...


Overview:
Blue-Green Algae contains B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene, gamma-linolenic acid, iron, and protein. It is a wild blue-green microalgae that grows in the tropics on salty, alkaline lakes and is grown commercially in countries such as Thailand, Japan, Mexico, and part of the United States.

How This Supplement Works in Your Body:
Possible energy booster
May protect immune system
May lower cholesterol
May decrease appetite
May be beneficial for individuals with hypoglycemia

How to Use:
Spirulina is available in powder and tablet form. Follow manufacturer’s instructions or consult your doctor.

Cautions:
Don’t take if you are:
Pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.

Consult your doctor if you:
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or nonprescription drugs.

Pregnancy:
Do no use unless advised by your doctor.

Breastfeeding:
Do no use unless advised by your doctor.

Infants and Children:
It is hazardous to treat infants and children under 2 with any supplement.

**If not pregnant and do not consume amounts larger than a highly regarded manufacturer recommends on the package, no problems are expected.

Storage:
Store in a cool and dry location, but do not freeze.
Keep safely away from children.
Do not keep in bathroom medicine cabinet. Heat and dampness may alter the action of the supplement.

Safe dosage:
To date, there has been no “safe” dosage established.

Toxicity:
Comparative-toxicity rating is not available from standard references.

Side Effects:
Signs and symptoms: What to do:
Diarrhea : Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly.
Nausea : Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly.
Vomiting : Discontinue use. Call doctor promptly.

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