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What Are Microcystins in Spirulina? Safety and Testing Explained
Spirulina (Arthrospira) does not produce microcystins, but open-pond and wild-harvested algae can be contaminated by cyanobacteria that do. Here is how testing, limits, and sourcing...
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Does Spirulina Contain Oxalates? What to Know About Kidney Stones
Spirulina sits in the low oxalate range next to foods like spinach, rhubarb and almonds. Here is what the approximate numbers mean if you are...
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Is Chlorella Safe If You Have an Autoimmune Condition?
There is no published evidence that chlorella harms people with autoimmune conditions, but it has barely been studied in them either. Here is what the...
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Does Spirulina Contain Vitamin K? What to Know on Blood Thinners
Spirulina does contain vitamin K1, roughly 25 to 30 micrograms per 10 grams, so a 3 gram serving is a small fraction of the daily...
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Is Spirulina Safe for Your Kidneys?
For people with normal kidney function, spirulina at typical servings is generally considered safe. The real considerations are purines, mineral load in kidney disease, and...
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What Are the Side Effects of Chlorella?
Chlorella is well tolerated by most people, and the side effects that do occur are usually mild, digestive and temporary. Here is the honest list,...
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Is Spirulina Safe If You Have an Autoimmune Condition?
Spirulina has immunomodulating properties, which is why people with autoimmune conditions are usually advised to talk to their doctor before starting. Here is what the...
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Is Spirulina Safe If You Have Gout? Purines Explained
Spirulina contains nucleic acids the body turns into purines and then uric acid. Here is how its purine load compares with common foods, and why...
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Is Chlorella Safe for Seniors? Benefits After 60
Chlorella is generally well tolerated by healthy adults over 60, but vitamin K means anyone on blood thinners such as warfarin should check with a...
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Can You Take Spirulina or Chlorella While Breastfeeding?
Nursing raises nutrient demand, and many women wonder whether algae can help. Here is what is known, what is not, and why purity and your...
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Is Chlorella Good for Your Thyroid? Iodine Explained
Chlorella is a freshwater algae, not a marine seaweed, so it is not a significant source of iodine. Here is what that means for thyroid...
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Does Spirulina Interact With Medications? What to Know
Documented spirulina drug interactions are limited and mostly theoretical, but a few medication categories are worth raising with your prescriber. Here is what to ask...
