*Spirulina for liver detox*
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that contains up to 70% protein.
The green color comes from chlorophyll and the blue green color comes from phycocynanin.
Spirulina was the main power food for the ancient Aztecs and gave them energy and stamina.
It is a complete protein containing all eight essential amino acids.
Protein is an important component of Phase II detoxification.
A diet low in protein will inhibit phase 2 detox (watch out for going on those weight loss detox juice fasts for too long!)
It is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E and K.
There is some evidence to suggest that the antioxidants such as selenium, chlorophyll, carotein and Vitmains E and C in spirulina can help protect against fatty liver damage.
Spirulina appears to be effective in reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL-C (good cholesterol).
In other words, spirulina serves to protect our liver from the consequences of a high fat, cholesterol and alchohol diet
Spirulina also contains sulphur bearing amino acids such as cysteine and methionine which help the liver detoxify poisons such as carbon tetrachloride in the phase II detoxification pathway.
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