< previous page | page_60 | next page >
Page 60
| If you take a prescription drug that carries an aspirin warning, do not take meadowsweet, willow bark, wintergreen or other aspirin-like herbs. |
| Microalgae (Chlorella, Spirulina and Blue-green Algae) |
| Billions of years ago, algae covered the oceans. The first photosynthesizing organisms on our planet, they are believed to have made the earth hospitable to future life by converting carbon dioxide to oxygen, thus creating our atmosphere. Spirulina, chlorella and blue-green algae are among the world's most ubiquitous herbs and in recent years they have become among the most popular. |
| Not every strain of algae is edible, but the species sold as food supplements are non-toxic and rich in chlorophyll, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and protein. Proponents believe microalgae can solve the world's hunger problems, cure AIDS and cancer, treat radiation poisoning and feed astronauts in outer space in addition to more mundane tasks like lowering cholesterol, making joints more limber, detoxifying the body and increasing physical and mental energy. |
| Spirulina, named for its cell's spiral shape, is the only microalgae visible to the naked eye. Spirulina has become popular with vegetarians, athletes, expectant mothers, senior citizens and others who want to improve or maintain their health. First studied by |
< previous page | page_60 | next page >

If you like this book, buy it!