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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. 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.

Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, page 192



Similarly, the nucleic acids and beta-carotene in micro-algae are effective for retarding aging and fortifying immunity. As discussed earlier, those who are deficient and/or cold will usually do better taking spirulina or chlorella and using cereal grass carefully.

Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, page 206



The liberal use of spirulina and other chlorophyll foods supplies the liver with immune-enhancing essential fatty acids—particularly the omega-3 and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) variety—that it may have been lacking since birth. Introducing these foods into the diet of those with essential-fatty-acid deficiency, regardless of the person's age, encourages more complete liver function.

Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford, page 290



Spirulina contains the blue pigment phycocyanin, a biliprotein that has been shown to inhibit cancer colony formation.128

Herbal Medicine Healing Cancer by Donald R Yance Jr, page 164



spirulina activates many of the different immune cells, including macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells. It also activates the organs involved with immune function such as the spleen, liver, bone marrow, lymph nodes, tonsils, and thymus gland.

A Natural Physician's Healing Therapies by Mark Stengler ND, page 427



It may also help people who have mouth cancer. In one study, tobacco chewers who had a type of mouth disease called oral leukoplakia were given 1 gram a day of spirulina for one year. Nearly half of those who took the supplement showed marked improvement.

A Natural Physician's Healing Therapies by Mark Stengler ND, page 428



As mentioned, spirulina stimulates many components of the immune system. Special extracts of spirulina have also shown potent antiviral activity. One type of spirulina known as spirulina platensis was shown to inhibit the HIV virus (HIV-1) in a test-tube study.

A Natural Physician's Healing Therapies by Mark Stengler ND, page 429



".. In one study, tobacco chewers who had a type of mouth disease called oral leukoplakia were given 1 gram a day of spirulina for one year." Babu M et al., Evaluation of chemopre-vention of orail cancer with spirulina. Nutrition and Cancer 1995; 24(2):197-202.

A Natural Physician's Healing Therapies by Mark Stengler ND, page 524



Though seaweed is just starting to enter the American diet, the Japanese have used this vitamin- and mineral-rich sea vegetable for years. Not only has seaweed been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, help prevent blood clots and lower blood pressure, but Japanese scientists have discovered that it can also help detoxify the blood and maintain energy levels. How? Recent Japanese research on a kind of seaweed called spirulina indicated that it helps regulate blood sugar levels. By taking spirulina, people are able to maintain consistent energy levels. In addition, because spirulina is so high in protein, minerals and essential fatty acids, it is a healthy energy food that is especially useful for people on low-calorie diets. Kelp is another seaweed that is an energy-booster.

Natural Health Secrets by Glenn W Geelhoed MD Jean Barilla MS, page 22