There is a lot of research on this blue green algae. It has been studied for decades and is a part of many of my natural remedy books that are 20 years old. It has many health benefits but one that may be of interest to people here is the kidney protection. Albeit I didn't find any human studies so take each study for what it is (on rats). Further - the amount of spirulina taken is excessive in these studies but most studies I read indicated protection from substances toxic to your kidneys.
Nothing more than info for the forum.
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Nothing more than info for the forum.
SPIRULINA PLATENSIS PROTECTS AGAINST RENAL INJURY IN RATS WITH GENTAMICIN-INDUCED ACUTE TUBULAR NECROSIS
The present study was carried out to evaluate the renoprotective antioxidant effect of Spirulina platensis on gentamicin-induced acute tubular necrosis in rats. Albino-Wistar rats, (9male and 9 female), weighing approximately 250 g, were used for this ...
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Protective and curative role of Spirulina platensis extracts on cisplatin induce acute kidney injury in rats
(2019). Protective and curative role of Spirulina platensis extracts on cisplatin induce acute kidney injury in rats. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences: Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 54-67.
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10 Health Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is popular as a supplement. Spirulina is incredibly nutritious, and has numerous health benefits.
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