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Is Spirulina Good for PCOS? What the Research Suggests
No trial shows that spirulina resolves PCOS, and we say so plainly. Here is what the research does suggest about insulin sensitivity, oxidative stress and...
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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 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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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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Does Chlorella Help With Allergies and Hay Fever?
The evidence for chlorella in seasonal allergies is thin, and spirulina is the better studied of the two. Here is what the research shows, plus...
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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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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 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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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...
