Can Spirulina Protect Your Heart from Junk Food?
Researchers tested whether spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, could protect rat hearts from damage caused by eating a cafeteria-style diet (lots of …
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Can Algae-Based Protein Help Your Health and the Planet?
Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies about special proteins found in algae to see if they could help people stay healthy. These algae proteins appear to …
Read MoreNew Spirulina Compound May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a natural compound from spirulina (a type of algae) called SP6 may help prevent type 2 diabetes by fixing how the body handles …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Birds Stay Healthy in Hot Weather
When it's really hot, animals can get stressed and sick. Scientists tested whether two natural supplements—propolis (a sticky substance made by bees) and …
Read MoreSpirulina May Protect Muscles Better Than Cholesterol Drugs
Researchers compared spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, with simvastatin, a common cholesterol medication, to see which better protects muscles in people …
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