Spirulina: Could eating these bacteria reduce blood pressure?

Spirulina — a blue-green algae used as a supplement — appears to reduce blood pressure. A recent study pins down the molecular mechanisms involved.

What are the benefits of spirulina?

Spirulina is blue-green algae often hailed as a superfood. It contains many key nutrients and may have wide-ranging benefits, including for blood pressure, diabetes, and removing toxic chemicals from the body. Learn more about the benefits of spirulina here.

Exposure to environmental toxin may lead to Alzheimer’s

Researchers found that monkeys fed fruits containing a blue-green algae known as BMAA developed brain plaques and tangles – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.