Upgrade Your Immunity
“According to the authors, the reduction of
viable bacteria in spleen tissue over time is suggestive of an
immunopotentiating effect of a particular dietary compound
on mononuclear phagocytic system cells.” (Belay 30)
The above quotation may sound like nonsense, but what these scientists are trying to tell us is that the body’s immune system works a lot better when consuming Spirulina because it increases activity in white blood cells and other cells designed to fight disease.
Not only does Spirulina increase the activity of these immune system cells (such as NK cells and T-cells), but it also increases antibody producing cells which then increases the antibody activity within you. A-mazing!
That’s only the offensive boost Spirulina can give you, there’s also a defensive boost gained by ingesting this algae! I'm talking like a six-pack abs on all your cells kind of boost.
Most importantly though, Spirulina repairs and improves the cell walls inside your body.
Tests were done with HIV infected animals, those that consumed Spirulina actually showed that the spread of HIV within their bodies, stopped.
For a virus to replicate, it must penetrate a cell’s wall and take over that cell by injecting it’s DNA or RNA. This study showed that by strengthening cell walls (with Spirulina) the virus was unable to replicate itself since it couldn’t actually penetrate into most cells. How Amazing is that?!
By restricting any virus’ ability to replicate, your body can then more easily eradicate viruses. Just think by leveling up your cell walls you probably wouldn’t have to get that flu shot every year or spend so much money on cold medicine!
The goal of lifelong health drives us to treat our bodies regularly with whole foods, natural probiotics and naturally found cleansing and restorative ingredients.
Relying less and less on man-made drugs or other products will make sure that your body will function more naturally; thus, healthier and more normal. Regular consumption of Spirulina will aid greatly in this endeavor. Not only is it a whole food, it’s a completely restorative food. Aiding in strengthening the immune system, it also restores cells to ward off viruses.
Spirulina has been shown to promote growth of lactobacillus bacteria, necessary for digestion, in the gut. On top of everything else, it's also an antioxidant, meaning that it helps strengthen the body’s lipids, a cell very important to the structural integrity of your body.
Pro-immune system, pro-biotic, anti-viral, anti-oxidant and even a little anti-cancer; all of these benefits and all from an organic whole food.
Don’t waste money on drugs and treatments with side effects and experimental chemicals. Just treat your body right with organic, nonGMO, whole, real foods and supplements like Spirulina.
References:
Ayehunie, Seyoum et al. “Inhibition of HIV-1 Replication by an Aqueous Extract of Spirulina platensis (Arthrospira platensis).” Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes & Human Retrovirology. 1 May 1998. Vol. 18, No. 1: pg 7-12
Belay, Amha. “The Potential Application of Spirulina (Arthrospira) as a Nutritional and Therapeutic Supplement in Health Management.” The Journal of the American Nutraceutical Association. Spring 2002. Vol. 5, No. 2: pg 27-49.
Ciferri, Orio. “Spirulina, the Edible Microorganism.” Microbiological Reviews, December 1983. Vol. 47, No. 4: pg 551-578.
Colla, Luciane Maria et al. “Antioxidant Properties of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis Cultivated Under Different Temperatures and Nitrogen Regimes.” Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. January 2007. Vol. 50, No. 1: pg 161-167.
Falquet, Jacques. “The Nutritional Aspects of Spirulina.” Antenna Technologies, 2006. http://antenna.ch/en/documents/AspectNut_UK.pdf (20 May 2014).
Henson, Ronald H. “Spirulina: Effects on AIDS virus, cancer & immune.” Shaffer Health Center. 24 January 2009. http://www.shaffervitamins.com/PDFDocs/v/VP7RWQP790AJ9JLMQDKWBUMJHJ938UBF.PDF (20 May 2014).