Chlorella and spirulina show remarkable immune stimulating ability. This is probably because of the variety of nutritional features.
Gamma Linolenic Acid: Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid that is found mostly in plant-based oils. Omega-6 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can' t make them -- you have to get them through food.
They play a critical role in brain function and normal growth and development. Omega-6 fatty acids have proven to be effective for cardiovascular disease, arthritis and other inflammatory disorders, allergies and asthma. Over 200 clinical studies on health benefits of GLA have shown dramatic results. Read more here from the University of
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Polysaccharides polysaccharides stimulate the activity of macrophages and T-cells by escalating the levels of interferon, a natural anti-cancer and anti-viral agent in the body.
Chlorella Growth Factor CGF also helps immunity as it motivates healing and replacement of the cellular tissue.
Phycocyanin increases lymphocyte activity; phycocyanin possibly prevents a host of degenerative organ diseases by enhancing immunity.
Beta carotene offers the greatest vitamin A activity and antioxidant activity of all the carotenoids and is known to greatly improve the immune system and wipe out cancer cells.
In the 90s, the Russians were granted a patent for using spirulina as an immune booster for treating children that were affected by the Chernobyl disaster. Almost 300 children in highly radioactive areas had chronic radiation sickness and raised levels of Immunoglobulin E, a class of antibody (or immunoglobulin "isotype") that has been found only in mammals. 30 of the children were given 20 Spirulina tablets each day for 45 days. The results in these children showed lowered levels of Immunoglobulin E which made the allergic sensitivities in the body return to normal. Also, doctors found after giving daily dosages of spirulina to patients in the Chernobyl area, 50% experienced a reduction in radiation levels in their urine samples.
Chlorella is thought to be a first class detoxifying agent, capable of getting rid of heavy metals, certain pesticides, herbicides, and polychlorbiphenyls (PCBs) from the body's tissue. Many research projects in the USA and Europe show that chlorella can breakdown the persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as DDT, PCB, mercury, cadmium and lead, while strengthening the immune system. In Japan, interest in chlorella has focused largely on its detoxifying properties -- its ability to neutralize or remove poisonous substances from the body.
Our bodies are being invaded every day by, foreign proteins, viruses, chemicals or bacteria. The immune system is fighting the battle and can use all the help it can get. If battles are lost, it could mean a cold that wont go away, a chronic disease that limits activity, or worse, it could lead to cancer or some other incurable illness.
Chlorella and Spirulina demonstrate remarkable immune stimulating qualities.
