Discover modifiable risk factors of breast cancer, and how spirulina and chlorella can nutritionally support your breast health, cell growth, and overall resilience.

I discovered algae tablets during one of the most difficult times in my life—when my sister was battling breast cancer. Her oncologist suggested that an alkaline diet would help her heal. 

I dove into research and came across algae, and their potential to create a healthier internal environment.

It was during that time when I discovered algae—not just a superfood, but one of the most nutrient-dense, healing plants that exists. What began as a search for ways to help my sister quickly turned into a life-changing discovery for me too, opening my eyes to the powerful role that algae can play in supporting health, resilience, and even recovery.

Environmental (non-heritable) causes of breast cancer

Breast cancer impacts everyone. In the US today, each woman has about a 1 in 8 chance of developing the disease [1]. About 90–95% of these cases have no family history [1]. That means genetics isn’t the whole story. More and more research has linked non-heritable factors—things you can change today—as contributing factors.

Hormone disruptors

Scientists have identified over 700 environmental chemicals that may raise breast cancer risk [2]. Some are found in plastics, personal care products, pesticides, and cleaning supplies, while others show up in the air we breathe, or even in the dyes and straighteners used on our hair [3]. Many of them are xenoestrogens, which can cause estrogen dominance and mimic the growth-promoting effects of estrogen in breast and uterine lining. These chemicals can disrupt hormones, damage DNA, weaken mitochondria (our cells’ energy engines), and stir up inflammation—setting the stage for cancer to grow [4]. 

Women are especially vulnerable to these effects during certain stages of life, such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause [5],[6]. 

Large studies, including the Sister Study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, show that the environment matters as much, if not more, than family history [7]. 

As consumers become more aware of these chemicals and harmful effects, new and cleaner products without these hormone disruptors are emerging. You can choose cleaner home products, cookwares, and home water filters, for example. More importantly, you can take steps to support your body to efficiently detox these substances from itself.

Nutritional factors

Research has identified several nutritional and gut flora-mediated factors that can contribute to breast cancers, including:

• Diets low in fruits and vegetables, and high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats [8]. Dietary antioxidants protect your cells and DNA from environmental exposures.

• Elevated blood pressure, which can be tied to poor metabolic health and low dietary nitrates, potassium, and magnesium [9]. These are nutrients you’d typically get from vegetables and fruits.

• Gut dysbiosis, such as due to poor diet, is linked to the suboptimal immune environment that allows cancers to grow [10].

Over 90% of the US population don’t get their recommended 5 daily servings of vegetables and fruits [11]. Also, an estimated 98% of Americans don’t consume enough potassium, and at least 45% don’t consume enough magnesium [12],[13]. These are common nutritional deficiencies that contribute to most modern diseases, including breast cancers [13].

As a general rule, improving your diet by eating more plants, less processed foods and adding algae tablets to your daily routine can help address these nutritional gaps. Algae tablets, especially RECOVERYbits®, can feed a healthy gut flora [14].

Other lifestyle factors

Physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, smoking, and extra weight can contribute to cancer risks [9]. Studies have also demonstrated that night shift work, or circadian rhythm misalignment, can increase the risk of cancers [15]. 

How spirulina and chlorella address modern health risks

A quick note before we dive in: spirulina and chlorella are not approved to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. What they do offer, though, are powerful nutrients that many of us are missing in our modern diets. Over time, these nutritional gaps may contribute to cancers and modern-day health challenges. By nourishing cells, protecting against oxidative stress, and supporting gentle detox and healthy immune functions, here’s how algae tablets support your health.

Provide natural food-based antioxidants

Every day, you are exposed to stress from the environment, food, pollution and even just normal living. These exposures increase oxidants which can damage your cells and DNA [16]. 

Spirulina and chlorella are packed with antioxidants including carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vitamins A, C, E, and phycocyanin [17]. These antioxidants are present in a perfect, natural balance, making them safe and powerful at protecting your cells and DNA.

Support mitochondrial health

The mitochondria—your cells’ energy factory—also work as your sensors for cellular health, aging, and dangers. They detect when cells are damaged beyond repair and initiate a cell death process called apoptosis. That way, unhealthy cells die instead of multiplying [18].

When perfectly healthy, the mitochondria are buzzing with energy in key organs like the brain, heart, adrenals, gut lining, skin, and liver. Healthy mitochondria keeps you energized and radiant because the ATP from the mitochondria helps these organs function optimally. 

Most people nowadays have unhealthy mitochondria due to xenoestrogens, hormone imbalances, oxidative stress, physical inactivity, and nutrient deficiencies. The unhappy mitochondria produce less energy and contribute to low-grade immune response. This is when you feel suboptimal and less energized [19].

Cancer cells shift the way that they use energy to harvesting energy from glucose outside the mitochondria. This is called the Warburg effect, which allows cancer to grow rapidly, bypassing the mitochondria’s energy production and apoptosis roles [20].

Spirulina cells are somewhat similar to your mitochondria as both of them produce ATP. Spirulina provides the nutrients and antioxidants that your mitochondria need, making spirulina a powerful mitochondria support [21]. 

More importantly, research suggests that spirulina can support the mitochondria’s apoptosis role. In a cell-based study, phycocyanin in spirulina pushed breast cancer cells into apoptosis [24]. Similar effects are also found in pancreatic and liver cancer cells [22],[23]. 

By supporting mitochondrial health, ENERGYbits® energizes you and supports healthy cellular protection. 

Support detoxification

Modern life often adds more burden to our detox systems. This can be even more true when it comes to xenoestrogens and endocrine disruptors—if detox pathways don’t function optimally, these compounds can build up in the body. Algae tablets can be a great support to our liver and body’s natural detoxification processes.

Chlorella in particular, contains an exceptional blend of bioactive compounds—polysaccharides, carotenoids, and chlorophyll—that support our body’s natural detox and elimination pathways [25]. 

Chlorophyll is the star of the show when it comes to supporting detox—studies find it has a unique ability to bind with certain toxins and help facilitate their removal [25]. This can ease the burden on the liver and reduce our toxic load. It also helps enhance our body’s antioxidant defense systems, providing a dual benefit of protection and detoxification [25].

Balance immune responses

Spirulina provides unique compounds and nutrients that help support healthy immune responses [26]. In a Japanese study, a spirulina extract increased including natural killer (NK) cells—your body’s front-line soldiers against damaged or infected cells [27]. When the body lacks certain vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants, immune function often weakens, but Spirulina helps fill in those gaps and supports a steady, more balanced immune response [26].

Spirulina also lowers an enzyme called COX-2, which when elevated, makes it harder for the immune system to do its job [24]. By supporting healthy COX-2 balance, spirulina supports healthy immune responses.

Conclusion

In our modern world where environmental toxins, nutritional factors, and lifestyle can challenge health more than ever, it is empowering to know that nature offers us allies. The great news is there’s a lot you can do to improve your odds through nutrition, exercise, reducing toxic exposures, and more. 

Spirulina and chlorella might be tiny, but they are packed full of nutrients to nourish cells, support detox, and strengthen our defenses. Algae tablets are safe, health-promoting foods that pack a nutritional punch, even if your appetite is low or you’re short on time. By making small, intentional choices, like incorporating algae into daily life, you can take meaningful steps toward protecting long-term health and resilience.

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