03-09-2011, 20:34
(This post was last modified: 03-09-2011, 20:40 by surferjoe2007.)
I get info on nutritional amounts from www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
It seems to be mostly good for antioxidants, with one study using 8 grams for such. 20 grams rice bran is cheaper for antioxidants though. It would take 50 grams (50,000mg) spirulina to get much of any other nutrient, and then you're getting iron and riboflavin. It's on par with other health foods there, so taking spirulina pills for nutrition is about as effective as taking individual nuts. There's not much of any other nutrient claimed, making the article dubious. Vitamin D (2000 iu), omega 3s (1500+ mg total 18:3/ALA/EPA/DHA), sulfur (MSM) and copper (very easy to get enough) are very important for breast health and NBE: major cancer prevention, ligament support materials, etc. Though all nutrients are important to some extent. Try the above link and www.pubmed.gov to check any claims you read.
It seems to be mostly good for antioxidants, with one study using 8 grams for such. 20 grams rice bran is cheaper for antioxidants though. It would take 50 grams (50,000mg) spirulina to get much of any other nutrient, and then you're getting iron and riboflavin. It's on par with other health foods there, so taking spirulina pills for nutrition is about as effective as taking individual nuts. There's not much of any other nutrient claimed, making the article dubious. Vitamin D (2000 iu), omega 3s (1500+ mg total 18:3/ALA/EPA/DHA), sulfur (MSM) and copper (very easy to get enough) are very important for breast health and NBE: major cancer prevention, ligament support materials, etc. Though all nutrients are important to some extent. Try the above link and www.pubmed.gov to check any claims you read.