How do these 4 algaes boost your immune system?

When you hear the word algae, you might think of that green substance that settles at the bottom of a pool or floats on the top of a pond. You are right, that is algae, but there’s also the edible kind of algae, which is rich in micronutrients important to our health.

They take the energy from the sun and convert it to sugars and proteins essential to the body (and the plant themselves), and you can find them in both freshwater and saltwater environments.

Algae are seaweed and other chlorophyll-containing plants that lack stems, roots, and leaves — and may provide some health benefits.

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System LS Greens Organic includes lots of superfoods and probiotics, Spirulina, Chlorella, Kelp and Dulse, 4 health enhancing sea veggies with multiple benefits which we are going to take a look now.


 Let’s focus on 4 algae which provide tons of benefits to our health



Spirulina


Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that contains a number of nutrients, including B vitamins, beta-carotene, and vitamin E. Spirulina also contains antioxidants, minerals, chlorophyll, and phycocyanobilin and is commonly used as a source of vegan protein.


Benefits of consuming

  • Helps the body detox
  • Immune Support
  • Lower cholesterol levels
  • Supports healthy blood pressure
  • Reduce the risks of chronic diseases
  • Improve Blood Sugar Levels



Chlorella


It is a freshwater algae with a host of benefits. Unlike spirulina, it is a single-celled freshwater algae (spirulina is multi-cell). It is also one of the oldest known species on the planet and that has the unique ability to reproduce 8 times a day, making it a sustainable nutrient source.

It is one of the most-used supplements in Japan (where most of the world’s supply is produced) because it includes Protein, Vitamin B12, Iron and vitamin C, Antioxidants, Omega 3s and Fiber


Benefits of consuming

  • Helps the body detox
  • Immune Support
  • Lower cholesterol levels
  • Supports healthy blood pressure
  • Reduce the risks of chronic diseases
  • Improve Blood Sugar Levels



Kelp


Kelp, or brown algae, is found on the coasts of Korea and Japan and can reach great heights — up to 250 feet, to be exact. There are about 30 different varieties of this ancient seaweed, the most common being giant kelp, bongo kelp, and kombu — which accounts for 21 percent of Japanese meals and is suggested as a reason for their above-average life span.


Kelp can have many therapeutic and nutritional benefits, as it is a rich source of iodine, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, proteins, and healthy carbohydrates.


Benefits of consuming

  • Natural sources of iodine 
  • Lowers blood sugar
  • Acts as a fat blocker
  • Powerful cancer-fighting capabilities
  • Aid people with diabetes



Dulse


Dulse, scientifically known as Palmaria palmata, is an alga, which consists of a short stem (stipe) and broad red-tinted fronds (leaves) that are somewhat thick and leathery in texture. All variations of this red alga contain a rich mixture of minerals, although some grow faster than others, and have various flavors depending on geographic location. 

This nutrient-rich form of alga has been an important food source for more than a thousand years in various parts of the world. It primarily grows on the northern coasts of the world’s major oceans and is readily available in many areas. Most times, the alga can be picked by hand from the shoreline and then dried, fried, chopped, or ground for various culinary and medicinal uses.


Benefits of consuming

  • Builds Strong Bones
  • Lowers Blood Pressure
  • Eye Care
  • Boosts the Immune System
  • Prevents Thyroid Disorders
  • Improves Digestion
  • Strengthens Nervous System
  • Improves Blood Circulation
  • Antioxidant Properties

Just one scoop of System LS Greens Organic Superfoods will provide all of these benefits and much more. 

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