How And When Should Spirulina Be Taken To Be Most Effective

Spirulina is an algae. Today it is consumed as a dietary supplement or superfood to increase our intake of vitamins and minerals in a simple and natural way. In this article, we will tell you how and when to take spirulina for it to be most effective.

Discover its incredible features as well as when and how to take it to make it most effective in this article.

What is spirulina?

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that can be found in low-salt, alkaline, warm water. The name derives from its special spiral structure. But its scientific name is Arthrospira.

It is one of the most complete and nutritious foods that NASA demonstrated in 1988 by incorporating spirulina into the astronauts’ diet.

The Aztecs also ingested it to increase their strength as they had to tackle important physical tasks. In addition, it is also an excellent supplement for athletes.

Nutritional values

Thanks to its excellent nutritional values , spirulina is very effective in treating all kinds of deficiencies as well as ameliorating some ailments.

Let’s look at its composition:

• First of all, it is one of the best vegetable sources of proteins, which are of high biological value and are highly digestible. It is about 65 to 70% protein .
• It is rich in chlorophyll, the green pigment that stands out due to its great detoxification potential.
• In addition, it is rich in vitamins B, C, D and E.
• It contains minerals such as potassium, selenium, copper, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
• In addition, it contains digestive enzymes.

• It stands out for its antioxidant properties (thanks to natural pigments): chlorophyll, caroteinoids and phycocyanins.
• Finally, seven percent of the content consists of essential fatty acids.

Health benefits

Spirulina is incredibly beneficial for your health. That:

• Helps with weight loss, so it is recommended in a healthy diet to promote weight loss. This is due to the fact that it makes us feel more satiated as it activates our metabolism and thus the burning of fat.
• Encourages healthy bacterial flora and regulates and cleanses the intestines.

• Reduces inflammation.
• Improves joint pain.
• Prevents osteoporosis.
• Prevents and fights anemia without having to take iron supplements.
• Has great cleansing power in that it helps the natural elimination of toxins that accumulate in the body and cause diseases.
• Improves your energy levels and reduces fatigue and stress.
• Improves concentration and memory.
• Promotes digestion.
• Strengthens the immune system and speeds up the recovery process during convalescence.
• Its antioxidant properties help prevent signs of aging and cellular damage caused by free radicals, stress, etc.
• It improves kidney function.

How and when to take it?

How and when you take spirulina depends on what you want to achieve:

• If you want to lose weight: Take spirulina half an hour before each meal with a glass of water. In this way, the algae produce a naturally satisfying effect that helps you eat less without being hungry.
• If you want to gain weight: Take spirulina right after your meal with your dessert.
• As a specific treatment for a disorder: Take spirulina on an empty stomach, half an hour before eating any food.
• As a dietary supplement:  Get it in green smoothies made with fruits and green vegetables.

We recommend choosing high quality spirulina that is ideally organic  to ensure that it does not contain harmful components as algae have a high absorbency.

Recommended dose

You can take spirulina powder mixed with water or food or in capsules or tablets.

The usual dose, to begin with, is 500 mg – or 1 g – 1 to 3 times a day. However, you can gradually increase this dose and pay attention to how your body responds (it is even better if you are under professional guidance).

It is important to start with a low amount due to the high diuretic effect of this algae, which can cause some side effects that cause discomfort ( headaches, intestinal disorders, etc.).

For this reason, we also recommend drinking plenty of water during treatment, at least 6-8 glasses a day, in addition to your meals.