The Health Benefits of Spirulina, Chlorella and Seaweed

by Edward Carr

Spirulina, chlorella, and seaweeds and blue-green algaes are extremely beneficial for humans' as well as animals' health and well being. They help with disease, blood and body purification as well as weight regulation. They never do any harm and their benefits are very overwhelming. Asian cultures that eat seaweeds like Americans eat green beens and carrots have much less obesity, so seaweeds can be eaten as a dietary staple. Seaweeds are beneficial for diseases like tuberculosis, arthritis and colds and flu. They help buy releasing body fluids from congested cells. They dissolve the fatty wastes through the skin and replace the waste with potassium and iodine as well as other minerals. The iodine helps to boost thyroid activity and food is used up before it can turn into fat.

There is also a lot of Vitamin K in seaweeds which helps the adrenal glands to regulate. Seaweed baths help maintain a more youthful appearance. Spirulina, chlorella and kelp are blood and body detoxifiers as well as healing plants. Sea algaes are the richest source of minerals and rare earth elements. They are full of vitamins and iodine. They also remove radioactive heavy metals out of the body. They are also fat free and low calorie. Sea water and human blood contain many of the same minerals so the sea algaes are very beneficial for human blood. Sea vegetables contain high amounts of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, iodine and sodium. One-quarter cup of cooked hijiki contains over half the calcium found in a cup of milk and more iron than in an egg. They also contain vitamins A, B1, C and E as well as protein and carbohydrates. You can use Nori sheet seaweed like bread which is rich in minerals and vitamins. They are all non-fattening and rich in fiber. Seaweeds actually strengthen your vital energy by working with your endocrine glands. Kelp contains all the iodine our bodies require. Seaweeds also help to regulate weight by influencing the mucous membranes and lymphatics. Slowly, over time, gradual weight loss can occur. they actually work better for unhealthy overweight people than healthy over weight people. They are not as much a weight loss agent as a hormone regulator and can even help skinny people put on weight.

Spirulina, chlorella and wild blue green algae contain more chlorophyll than other foods. Dried micro-algae are rich in protein, beta-carotene and nucleic acids as well as GLA. Micro algae have been successful in improving immunity in people with cancer, AIDS, and diabetes. Spirulina is sold as a supplement and contains many disease fighting chemicals. Marine plankton can reduce depression and the harmful effects of stress and mood swings. Spirulina contains more amino acids and protein than soy and beef. It is also a rich source of vitamin B12 and contains high levels of zinc. Spirulina also has more carotenoids than carrots and more omega 3 fatty acids than fish. Spirulina can be used to help prevent cancer. It has actually been proven to slow and stop cancer cell growth.

Chlorella contains high amounts of chlorophyll and beta carotene. Chlorella binds with heavy metals and other toxins and removes them safely from the body. Chlorella also helps to strengthen immunity by improving the activity of the body's T and B cells. Chlorella is a blood tonic and cleanser. It is beneficial in cases of anemia and stimulates the regeneration of tissue and can even slow and stop the growth of some tumors.

It also may prevent degenerative diseases and may even slow down the aging process. Chitosan can be used instead of chlorella as chlorella can lead to an upset stomach. Kelp contains sixty minerals and twenty-one amino acids. It is good for glandular health and is full of iodine. It is also good for balancing out humans and animals systems.

Kelp can be bought in bulk in powder or granules. In conclusion, spirulina, chlorella and kelp as well as other sea weeds and algaes are very beneficial to human health. They contain many of the vitamins and minerals necessary to human health and are very good at aiding the body in removing heavy metals as well as treating diseases like tuberculosis and even cancer. Spirulina, chlorella, kelp and seaweeds are so beneficial for the human body, that they never do any harm, they only do good.

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Chitosan

Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed ß-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylation of chitin, which is the structural element in the exoskeleton of crustaceans (crabs, shrimps etc.).

The degree of deacetylation (%DA) can be determined by NMR spectroscopy, and the %DA in commercial chitosans is in the range 60-100 %. The amino group in chitosan has a pKa value of ~6.5, thus, chitosan is positively charged and soluble in acidic to neutral solution with a charge density dependent on pH and the %DA-value. In other words, chitosan is bioadhesive and readily binds to negatively charged surfaces such as mucosal membranes.

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Problems With The Low Carb Diets

by Oscar Jones

Due to all of the studies which conflict each other and differing opinions it's no wonder people are confused when it comes to assessing the problems with the low carb diets.

Whichever diet it may be, be it atkins or South Beach or another type of low carb diet up to 30 million are currently trying low carb diets.

Some say that because of the amount of carbs currently in our diets that is why we have such massive obesity in the world today along wih increased diabetes and certain other serious health issues. Others says that it is due to the fact that we just consume to many calories today rather than just attribute it to increased carb intake. They also state that lack of exercise is another major cause.

In addition there is a general decline in those of us that eat grains and enough fruit and veg. As low carb diets do not contain enough of these elements of a healthy diet there is concern that this will lead to a general deficiency in required nutrients such as Vitamin C, fiber, folic acid and several other essential minerals.

Irrespective of the type of diet chosen by an individual significant weight loss can be achieved in the early stages.

However, the key to a successful diet is to lose the weight and keep it off which means a change in lifestyle habits forever not just to get the initial weight off.

To remove some of the mysteries of low carb diets below I have listed some key points from studies taken:

Low Carb Diets - Their Differences

There are a lot of different and popular low carb diets out there which rely on a reduction of the total amount of carbohydrate which an individual consumes. This will result in the proteins and fats being consumed being in greater proportion to the total calorie intake than someone on a more balance diet.

Protein Power and Atkins diets restrict carbs to such a point where the body goes into a state of ketogenic. Others. like Zone and Life without bread are not so strict on carb intake.

Low Carb Diets - What We Know

Alot of the studies are still in their infancy with a whole range of objectives to be met. Carb, calorie intake, duration of diet and characteristics of those participating vary enormously. Most of the studies carried out did not have a mean age over age 53 and none of those that were controlled went on for further than 90 days. Therefore the effects on older people and for longer periods of time are rare.

Alot of the studies carried out on diets did not look at the amount of exercise being undertaken by participants and therefore did not evaluate calorific expenditure. This would explain some of the differences in the study results.

The weight loss on low carb diets is a function of caloric restriction and diet duration, and not with reduced carbohydrate intake. This finding suggests that if you want to lose weight, you should eat fewer calories and do so over a long time period.

Low Carb Diets - How Safe Are They?

There is not much evidence in existence to show how safe a low carb diet is over the long term. Despite concerns from several parties there is nothing to substantiate any adverse effects, short term, in cholesterol, insulin, glucose and blood pressure levels. It has been pointed out that losing weight anyway helps in these areas and therefore may offset the negative effect of the low carb diet itself. The long range weight change for low-carb and other types of diets is similar.

Ketosis - What Is It?

Most low carb diets cause ketosis. Some of the potential consequences are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and confusion.

During initial phases of low carb dieting some fatigue and constipation may be encountered. Generally, these symptoms dissipate quickly. Ketosis may also give the breath a fruity odor, somewhat like nail-polish remover (acetone).

3 important points I would like to re-emphasize:

The longer range success rate for low carb and other types of diets is similar.

Despite their popularity, no much information exists about the long term safety of low carb diets.
Boredom usually overcomes willpower due to restricted choice. Which results in weight going back on once the low carb regime has ceased.

Strictly low carb diets produce ketosis which is an abnormal and potentially stressful metabolic state. Under some circumstances this might cause health related complications.

The diet that you eventually choose should be a map for a lifestyle change which remains with you for the rest of your life. Don't look at a diet as a short term thing but a long term partner in achieving your weight loss and health goals. If you cannot see yourself sticking to the rules for more than a couple of weeks or so then that diet is not for you. To this end, following a moderately low fat diet with a healthy balance of fat, protein, carbohydrate and other nutrients is beneficial.

As an alternative to low carb diets look to just give up some of the bad carbohydrates in your diet rather than stopping them altogether. Avoid foods that are high in processed sugar, snacks and white flour products. Complex carbohydrates such as found in fruit and whole grains should be continued to be consumed.

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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates (literally hydrates of carbon) are chemical compounds that act as the primary biological means of storing or consuming energy, other forms being fat and protein. Relatively complex carbohydrates are known as polysaccharides. Carbohydrates are naturally produced by plants. A more precise definition of carbohydrates is: carbohydrates are polyhydroxyaldehydes, or polyhydroxyketones and their derivatives.

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Find out how obesity works!

by Aaron Hanzon


Obesity seems to be one of the problems that community face. Indeed, obesity is cause by the humans themselves. Research shows that obesity is cause by the disorder-eating plan, which combined with unhealthy foods eating and lack of activity. If foods that you consume give you more calories than you burn, then your body will store it, which will cause it to your body fat.

Unhealthy eating habits are the top reason why people becaome obese. With neither the time, nor the inclination to control one’s meals, it is no wonder people get fat all over the world. Couple that with a sedentary lifestyle where most trips are taken by car and you got a health situation out of control.

One of the common human habits is junk food. When they are all busy, fast food may seem to be the best alternative. Burgers may look good, but they are fat too highly powered got your health. The problem is, a single burger might be a meal to you but not your body. Your stomach does not filled by regular burger, which it will keep asking for more, despite your body might not need it.

Another reason that causes obesity is genetics. If your family has a history of obesity, then you would do well to watch your weight. Obesity can be inherited from family members as well.

Another reason why woman keeps on overweight is because they do try to but after sometime, they returning to the old lifestyles that cause them to gained weight and not lose weight.


Moreover, as diet follows diet, the body gets used to these “lean times and makes it harder for you to lose weight.

It is difficult for people to keep on the diet plan for long period because they may have to keep themselves from favorite foods. The fact that certain delicious foods are forbidden makes them that much more attractive. A successful diet is able to adjust with your lifestyle and frequent exercising might able to help you on this.

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Aaron, an expert of weight loss, which provides weight loss tips, advices, diet articles and making reviews of weight loss products.

Calorie

A calorie refers to a non SI unit of energy. There are two common but different meanings: one is used in food and nutrition, the other was formerly widely used in chemistry, and a food calorie represents 1000 chemistry calories. The food calorie is sometimes capitalized as Calorie to distinguish it from the chemistry calorie; however, this capitalization is rarely observed in practice.

Nutritionists measure the energy content of food in "calories" (usually capitalized and abbreviated as Cal or sometimes C), where each food calorie represents 4,186 joules. This is equivalent to 1000 of the calories used in chemistry, and thus the food Calorie would more accurately be called a kilocalorie. However, in chemistry calories have been deprecated as a scientific unit of measure in favour of joules, and therefore in common modern usage the word "calorie" will usually refer to a food calorie.

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