spirulina benefits bodybuilding

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that protects the brain, reduces liver fat and even helps you exercise better. Although I admit that my impression of a typical Spirulina consumer is that Granola oatmeal is one of the tree eaters who likes to walk barefoot in the woods chewing nuts and berries, rather than lying in a beach cabin serving caviar and sushi. There are many things to recommend. In fact, this amazing super food is for everyone.

For those who would rather take nuns to strip clubs than eat spirulina, you might want to reconsider your position. This blue-green algae has been consumed since ancient times - perhaps because other protein-containing foods are in short supply - even by the Chinese Olympic team. About 60% of the protein is said to contain all essential amino acids.

Recent studies published in some rather vague Indian journals have found that supplementation with Spirulina increases muscle strength and endurance. Participants who took 2 grams of Spirulina platensis daily for 8 weeks experienced an enhancement effect.


Another study followed nine well-trained men who were given six grams of Spirulina or placebo daily for four weeks.1 Each participant ran for two hours on a treadmill at a maximum of 75% and then ran out at a maximum of 95%. In addition, during the two-hour running period, consumption of Spirulina significantly reduced the rate of carbohydrate oxidation by 10.3% and increased the rate of fat oxidation by 10.9%. So this apparently helps you burn fat.


Another cool effect is the effect of Spirulina on the immune system. Scientists tested the efficacy and tolerability of Spirulina platensis in the treatment of allergic rhinitis (you know, runny nose) 2. Compared with placebo, Spirulina consumption significantly improved symptoms, including runny nose, sneezing, stuffy nose and itching. So instead of Nyquil, maybe eating Spirulina might be the doctor's order.