BITS BLOG
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Does Chlorella Expire? Shelf Life and Storage Guide
Chlorella does expire, but slowly: roughly 2 to 3 years sealed and 6 to 12 months once opened. Here is what degrades, how to store...
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What Is Beta Carotene in Spirulina? Benefits Explained
Beta carotene is the orange provitamin A pigment tucked beneath spirulina's blue green color. Here is how much spirulina contains, how your body converts it,...
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Is Spirulina a Seaweed? Algae vs Seaweed Explained
Spirulina is not a seaweed. Seaweeds are multicellular marine macroalgae, while spirulina is a microscopic freshwater cyanobacterium, and the difference shows up most clearly in...
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Does Chlorella Contain Lectins? A Guide for Lectin-Free Diets
Chlorella is not a lectin-rich food and is generally treated as compatible with lectin-free eating. Here is what the research actually says, and why the...
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Does Spirulina Stain Your Teeth?
Spirulina can leave a short-lived green tint on teeth and tongue, but it does not permanently stain enamel the way coffee, tea or red wine...
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Does Chlorella Contain Heavy Metals? Purity and Testing Explained
Chlorella is known for binding heavy metals, which makes buyers wonder whether it accumulates them. The answer depends on where it is grown and whether...
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Spirulina Platensis vs Maxima: What Is the Difference?
Spirulina platensis and Spirulina maxima were both reclassified into the genus Limnospira, so the label difference is mostly naming history. Here is what actually varies...
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Chlorella Tablets vs Powder: Which Is Better?
Chlorella tablets and powder start out as the same algae, but surface area, taste, dosing accuracy, and waste change the math. Here is how the...
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Why Does Spirulina Smell Like Fish?
Spirulina smells faintly oceanic because it is an aquatic organism, and that aroma is normal. Here is how to tell a healthy grassy, seaweed-like smell...
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Is Spirulina a Plant, a Bacteria, or an Algae?
Spirulina is technically a cyanobacterium, a photosynthetic bacterium, not a true plant and not a true algae. Here is why it is still sold as...
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Is Chlorella Keto Friendly? Carbs and Macros Explained
Chlorella is keto friendly: a 3 gram serving carries roughly 0.6 grams of total carbohydrate and well under one gram of net carbs. Here is...
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What Is Chlorophyll in Chlorella and Why Does It Matter?
Chlorophyll is the green pigment behind chlorella's deep emerald color, and chlorella is one of the most concentrated natural sources on earth. Here is what...
