Did you know that one in four Singaporeans aged 40 years old and above has at least one chronic disease? This includes diabetes, high blood cholesterol, stroke, and high blood pressure. Such diseases do not only steal an enjoyable lifestyle from a person due to the physical limitations these cause, these also rip off a bank account to sustain the high medical costs.
You are vulnerable to developing one or more of these chronic diseases as your age increases. Fortunately, you can save yourself from the mishaps that these chronic diseases bring or delay their health complications by maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Spirulina: A Miracle To Fight Off Chronic Illnesses
Spirulina is being endorsed as a powerful “superfood” or a “miracle from the sea” because of its ability to effectively fight off several medical conditions including chronic illnesses. Several studies show that spirulina is offers high nutritional value and health benefits, containing all of the essential amino acids, several vitamins, potassium, magnesium, iron, and calcium. It also contains zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, which are powerful antioxidants.
One of Journal of Medical Food shows that the two grams intake of spirulina resulted to a surprising fall of blood sugar levels. The study of Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism also proved that the intake of spirulina can significantly lower one’s cholesterol level.
Additionally, the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture also published a study claiming that spirulina can help prevent and manage heart diseases through its antioxidant properties.
In addition to these, scientific studies also support that ability of spirulina to prevent and treat the following conditions:
- Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Protection from viruses
- Protection from Cancer
- Ease allergy symptoms
- Bone marrow
- Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
- Ease of arthritis symptoms
- Strengthening immune system
- Regulate inflammatory response
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Blood health
- Liver health
- Protection from radiation
With the health benefits carried by spirulina, you have the ability to protect yourself from the crippling effects of chronic illnesses. Start to become mindful of your health today!
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