09/01/2025
I’ve been writing my blog now for a little over 12 years. In that time, I’ve covered a wide range of topics.
Surprisingly, I’ve never written about spirulina.
This is surprising because spirulina is often regarded as a super food and is used in all kinds of greens and antioxidant formulas.
Today, I want to talk about spirulina and show you why it is a great food to supplement with.
Adding it to your daily regimen will absolutely help give you an edge.
Spirulina’s Health Benefits (and Why They Matter)
Spirulina is a great product because it is both abundant and very easy to grow, so there’s no shortage of it for people who want to experience its benefits.
Below is a list of how powerful it is. You might enjoy taking it.
1 - Detoxes Heavy Metals (Especially Arsenic):
Spirulina’s bright blue-green pigment comes from phycocyanin, which is a compound with potent antioxidant and chelating properties.
Chelation is the process of binding heavy metals and then flushing them from the body.
One of the most compelling areas of research involves chronic arsenic poisoning, a problem in parts of Asia where well water is contaminated. A clinical study in Bangladesh found that combining spirulina with zinc significantly reduced arsenic levels in the body and improved symptoms in affected patients (PubMed).
Animal studies have shown similar effects with other metals like lead and cadmium, protecting liver and kidney tissue from damage (Journal of Pharmacy & BioAllied Sciences).
If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce your toxic burden, spirulina is a safe, food-based option to support the process—this and zeolites, which I’ve written about before.
2 - Can Help Fight Cancer
One of the most effective ways to fight cancer is through the use of antioxidants.
Spirulina contains compounds with demonstrated anti-tumor potential in lab and animal studies. Its antioxidant content helps reduce oxidative stress, a key driver in DNA damage and cancer cell development.
Some research has even looked at spirulina’s role in preventing oral precancerous lesions.
In one study, 45% of participants who took spirulina daily experienced complete regression of lesions, compared to 7% in the control group.
It’s not a magic bullet, but it’s a reminder that nutrient-dense foods can play a role in cancer prevention strategies.
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