Spirulina
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Very popular in New Zealand in smoothiesI plan to add it to my shakes to increase my protein levels. Im told that this is a single cell micro-organism, farmed in the USA. It's quite expensive but hey if it's as good as it says must be worth it. I read that it is used in third world countries to help beat malnutrition.
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There is also such a thing as a placebo effect. Maybe all of these things are acting as a placebo.0
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I think it's more about who you want to believe, the proffesional nutritionists, and scientists who have researched the product. Or those out there who have tried it for a short while, found the results to be disapointing and so decide to put the product down. I will try this for 6 months or so and report back with my results. I am diabetic type2, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, similar to emphaseama) severe circulatory problems, low blood oxygen and clinicly obese (plus can't spell), so my situation can only get better. The benefit had better be worth it, this stuff tastes awful.
" A pound of this superfood will run you around $30 to $40, and while the daily recommended dose of 10 grams is rich in vitamin K, folate, calcium and magnesium, you will actually find considerably higher amounts of the same nutrients in a salad-sized portion of fresh romaine lettuce. Plus, there is insufficient evidence to support the anti-cancer, immune-boosting and weight loss-enhancing claims that have been made about spirulina. "
http://www.learnvest.com/knowledge-center/a-doctor-dishes-which-superfoods-are-worth-the-cost/0 -
Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.0 -
Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...0 -
Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
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I think it's supposed to be a source of DHA, which vegetarians and other folks who don't eat fish/fish oils may want to supplement for.0
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Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is...
That's not how logic works.
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I was just reading a few days ago just how much stress controls herpes outbreaks. Apparently the virus actually has mechanisms to monitor cortisol to tell when to come out off dormancy.I cured my husband's cold sores by having him take a daily B-12 STRESS vitamin. He's been cold-sore free for over fifteen years.0 -
Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is...
That's not how logic works.
That's not what logic is.0 -
Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I for one am excited to hear how you go. Take note if your skin or any conditions improve.
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spirulina is not some magical thing and it's not new. Personally I think it tastes like dried pond scum and you couldn't pay me enough money to eat it. It's HORRID. I'd highly suggest you just eat a whole foods diet and if you want to spirulina, then go for it but it isn't going to be a miracle. GL0
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Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I did a few posts before this. You ignored it.
Snake Oil salesman have always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate seeing people wasting money (or more correctly making less than honest folks rich).0 -
I saw a movie about this stuff once. They couldn't use the actual name of it in the movie so they code-named it SOYLENT GREEN in the movie... I think it's made out of people.0
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Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I did a few posts before this. You ignored it.
Snake Oil salesman have always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate seeing people wasting money (or more correctly making less than honest folks rich).
I can't see anything negative at all in taking spirulina. Quite the opposite in fact.
It's nutritional profile is pretty impressive.
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christinev297 wrote: »Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I did a few posts before this. You ignored it.
Snake Oil salesman have always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate seeing people wasting money (or more correctly making less than honest folks rich).
I can't see anything negative at all in taking spirulina. Quite the opposite in fact.
It's nutritional profile is pretty impressive.
so is the fact that you already said you tried it and thought it tasted so bad you couldn't stick with it.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I did a few posts before this. You ignored it.
Snake Oil salesman have always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate seeing people wasting money (or more correctly making less than honest folks rich).
I can't see anything negative at all in taking spirulina. Quite the opposite in fact.
It's nutritional profile is pretty impressive.
so is the fact that you already said you tried it and thought it tasted so bad you couldn't stick with it.
yeah it didn't taste pleasant at all. I could have easily swapped over to capsule form, but it would have been too expensive.
I'm in Australia, where everything costs TWICE as much as America
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Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I did a few posts before this. You ignored it.
Snake Oil salesman have always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate seeing people wasting money (or more correctly making less than honest folks rich).
No I didn't ignore you, I read anything I can on this. So far the evidence has been just personal thoughts on this. I need to see professional data so I can make a good solid conclusion. The evidence I have so far is in favor of this product. Please im not interested in personal issues about this, just hard facts.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »Kimberly_Harper wrote: »Only been using this for a couple of days now, have notice one thing, I am not getting food cravings as much. But that could be due to I don't look forward to my next glass of green splooge.
Most of the places I know that sell it, sell it in shots. People just down it like a shot of tequila.
Really? Are people really this gullible? Super foods, fad diets, and magic pills... Come on. Next thing you will tell me is I can order real X-Ray Glasses in the back of my comic book...
Provide me with the hard facts that this stuff is 'not' as good as it says it is, then I'll stop using it, until then I will carry on with the trial. There is a lot of evidence out there that supports this power food.
I did a few posts before this. You ignored it.
Snake Oil salesman have always been a pet peeve of mine. I hate seeing people wasting money (or more correctly making less than honest folks rich).
I can't see anything negative at all in taking spirulina. Quite the opposite in fact.
It's nutritional profile is pretty impressive.
so is the fact that you already said you tried it and thought it tasted so bad you couldn't stick with it.
yeah it didn't taste pleasant at all. I could have easily swapped over to capsule form, but it would have been too expensive.
I'm in Australia, where everything costs TWICE as much as America
Hi Christine
If I knew beforehand the issues re the flavour I too would have paid more for the capsules. Maybe next time, but for now I have about a months supply. I don't know about America or Australia but its not overly expensive here in UK.0
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