How spirulina and chlorella uniquely support women’s health issues like mental health, bones, and immune balance

Increasingly, various health issues like mental health, bone health, and autoimmunity disproportionately affect women. The differences could be due to both female physiology and environmental factors like nutrition and lifestyle. Worse yet, the declining nutrient density in our diet can contribute to these health trends. 

Conventional medicine, which tends to only treat symptoms, still fails to adequately address women’s health needs, so women are much more likely to go for natural medicine. As with anyone’s health journey, whether natural or conventional, it’s crucial to remember the basics like nutrition, especially since it’s much harder to get optimal levels of vitamins and minerals from food nowadays. Better nutrition isn’t always a cure, but nutrient deficiencies make everything worse. 

Fortunately, research confirms the potential of spirulina and chlorella to provide key nutrients for these aspects of health. This article will cover how adding algae tablets to your routine can provide nutritional insurance for your brain, bones, and immune balance.

Spirulina for women's mental health

Women are two to three times more likely to struggle with mental health issues compared to men [1]! While social pressures and life circumstances absolutely contribute to this discrepancy, there are also some biological factors at play. Things like hormonal fluctuations, nutrient deficiencies, and chemical differences in the brain all play a role.

Hormonal changes and imbalances can have a major impact on your well-being because hormones regulate your brain. This may explain why we’re much more likely to struggle with mood changes, brain fog, sleep disturbances, and fatigue due to natural hormonal fluctuations [2].

Nutritionally support hormonal changes

Unlike men, women’s bodies undergo constant hormonal shifts. Not just our monthly cycles, but life stages like pregnancy, post-partum, perimenopause, and menopause all involve hormonal changes that can impact mental health [3]. These cycles and transitions can often bring challenges like mood swings, fatigue, and nutrient depletion.

Spirulina, in ENERGYbits®,  can offer gentle, natural, nutritional support. Packed with plant-based protein, iron, B vitamins, magnesium, and essential fatty acids, spirulina can ensure you are getting what your body needs to function optimally [4]. This jam-packed nutrient profile helps replenish vitamins and minerals often lost or needed in higher amounts during big hormonal shifts. With both protein and fiber, it can help support balanced blood sugar, which can be key in stabilizing hormones and mood [5]. Whether you are navigating cycle issues like PMS, or larger shifts like menopause, spirulina can be a great ally for supporting your overall health and wellbeing.

Sex hormone production starts in the mitochondria, your cell’s energy factory. Mitochondrial aging partly explains why your hormones go down with age. Conversely, estrogen is a powerful antioxidant that protects your mitochondria from oxidants [6]. When estrogen declines, so does this critical protection [7]. This leaves our brains particularly vulnerable since it contains more mitochondria per cell than any other organ [7]. 

Fortunately, the spirulina found in ENERGYbits® serves as both mitochondrial support and a powerful source of antioxidants like SOD and phycocyanin. Supporting mitochondria can make a noticeable impact on mood stability and alertness, and promote emotional resilience – especially in the years surrounding menopause [8].

Helps neurotransmitter levels

Your brain is full of estrogen receptors. Estrogen stimulates serotonin functions in the brain, naturally lifting our mood and balancing our emotions. Therefore, it’s natural to experience mood changes during hormonal fluctuations [9]. 

Both spirulina and chlorella are rich sources of essential amino acids – particularly tryptophan, which is a key backbone for serotonin [9]. A serving of RECOVERYbits® provides 99.2 mg of tryptophan, while ENERGYbits® has 68 mg.Our algae tablets also contain nutrients like magnesium and B vitamins, which are necessary cofactors in neurotransmitter synthesis [10]. In a rat study, spirulina improved mood and motivation through several neurotransmitters [11]. Researchers are still discovering how spirulina and chlorella help with mental health in humans, but it seems to be a powerful and safe mood-boosting food. 

Supports other issues affecting energy

Declining estrogen doesn’t just impact mood. Estrogen and mitochondrial decline can also affect energy, weight, sleep, and metabolism [12]. The increased oxidants can reduce your mitochondrial energy production, which can make you tired and increase your overall health risks [13], [14]. The mitochondrial dysfunction, combined with iron deficiency and suboptimal thyroid functions, can make the fatigue worse [15].

ENERGYbits® spirulina is a great plant-based source of bioavailable iron without the digestive side effects of traditional iron supplements. They also offer a concentrated source of mitochondria-protective antioxidants like SOD – our strongest antioxidant [16]. Since SOD levels decline after age 40, algae tablets can offer some protective support [17]. Plus, because our algae are grown in freshwater and contain no iodine, they’re safe for those with thyroid sensitivities – a common concern for women.

Spirulina and bone health

Women have bigger risks for bone density loss, especially after menopause [18]. While hormones do play a large part, diet and lifestyle can make a real impact on reducing your risk [18]. Long-term nutrient deficiencies – especially in calcium, magnesium, and iron – combined with a stressful lifestyle and insufficient plant intake can worsen age-related bone loss [19].

ENERGYbits® spirulina tablets provide a plant-based solution for supporting bone health as you age. Algae tablets are a highly alkalizing food, which may reduce mineral loss from bones [20]. Packed with key bone nutrients and powerful antioxidants, it not only fills dietary gaps but helps keep a healthy inflammatory response [16]. With its balancing effects, it’s no surprise that various animal studies suggest that spirulina can strengthen bones [21]. Let’s dive into a few of these key mechanisms individually.

Replenishes plant-friendly bone nutrients

When we think of bone health, calcium tends to be top of mind. But bones need more than just calcium. They need magnesium, iron, potassium, boron, and other minerals to maintain bone density [22]. Spirulina in ENERGYbits® provides all of these! It also contains vitamin K2 which helps direct calcium into the bones where it belongs, rather than soft tissue [23]. For women following plant-based or dairy-free diets, algae tablets can help replenish what’s missing from our modern diets, supporting long-term skeletal health [24]. Combined with regular weight training, algae tablets can support your long-term bone health [25].

Helps collagen production

Collagen is not just for your skin! Your bones are made up of nearly 30% collagen, which is a gel that holds everything together, giving your bones flexibility and resilience [26]. Without collagen, bones can get brittle [26]. BEAUTYbits® algae tablets are specifically designed to nourish your body’s own collagen production from the inside out, bones included. They contain all the nutrients you need for glowing skin and strong bones!

Improves bone structure and strength

Your bone is a living tissue that is always building and breaking down. The balance of both is crucial for healthy and strong bones. However, age or lifestyle-related inflammation can tip the balance towards more bone breakdowns [19]. 

Spirulina tablets like ENERGYbits® can modulate lifestyle-related immune responses and tip the balance towards more bone building [24]. Studies find algae tablets can increase bone mineral density and the structural integrity of bones by boosting calcium absorption and reducing rates of bone turnover [27]. Therefore, chewing algae tablets is a great way to support your bone health.

Chlorella for immune balance

Finding gentle, plant-based nutrition can be challenging for women navigating autoimmune conditions or just wanting to balance immune function. While plant nutrients are still important both for you and for your gut bacteria, many plants contain lectins, oxalates, and other compounds that may irritate the gut and immune system. Algae tablets – like ENERGYbits® and RECOVERYbits® – do not contain these compounds. 

A safe, hypoallergenic alternative, our algae tablets are sourced from controlled freshwater environments. Free from lectins, oxalates, and other common plant irritants, our tablets are an ideal food for those following AIP diets or other autoimmune diet patterns. They support immune balance, without overstraining the system, giving your body daily nourishment that even the most sensitive can handle. Here is what you need to know:

Feeds healthy gut flora and strengthens the gut lining

Good immune health starts in the gut. This can be particularly true for women dealing with autoimmune challenges. RECOVERYbits® chlorella tablets are rich in gut-supporting chlorella and fiber, which help feed gut microbes and promote a healthy digestive tract. The compounds in chlorella support a healthy immune function in your gut, which can keep the gut lining functioning well [28]. A stronger gut barrier and flora mean better immune system balance. Chlorella’s natural ability to support detoxification, including healthy estrogen clearance via liver support, makes it a powerful ally for women’s health – at any point in life [29].

Provides immune-supportive nutrients

Algae tablets are loaded with nutrients key for healthy immune function [30]. ENERGYbits® has iron, zinc, selenium, vitamins A, C, and E, as well as plant-based proteins [31]. Combined, these nutrients have synergistic effects to support healthy immune function and balance [32].

Plus, unlike many synthetic supplements on the market, nutrients from algae tablets are derived from whole food sources. The natural balance and forms of nutrients ensure optimal vitamin functions without the side effects from overdosing of any single vitamins. ENERGYbits® and RECOVERYbits® provide consistent, gentle support for your immune system [33], [34]. Plus, spirulina’s SOD content supports against oxidative stress, which plays a crucial role in autoimmune conditions and overall health [32].

Works as an adaptogen without overstimulating the immune system

Everyone has stress nowadays. The problem arises when the stress exceeds your capacity, affecting your mental health, hormones, immune system, bones, and everything else. Adaptogens, like various herbs and mushrooms, can improve your stress coping capacity and help you restore balance. However most herbal adaptogens somewhat stimulate the immune system, making them potentially unsafe for women with autoimmune concerns.

Chlorella is a powerful adaptogen that can help modulate your stress response axis without overstimulating your immune system [35]. It gently supports your physiology to restore balance amidst stress. This makes RECOVERYbits® an ideal adaptogen that helps with both stress resilience and nutrition gaps that may impact immune function [16]. 

If you have an autoimmune condition and are concerned about any reaction, you can start with a low dose, like one tablet, after speaking with your healthcare provider.

Final Notes

As a women-owned and operated company, ENERGYbits® is about empowering women to thrive at any age. Our algae tablets are one of the most powerful ways to support women’s health, especially aspects that disproportionately affect us. Whether you are managing menopausal transitions, or you are dealing with immune challenges, or you just want a simple way to stay strong and resilient, ENERGYbits® is here to help. As a clean, sustainable, whole-food option, you can nourish your body from the inside out with confidence.

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