Re: Seaweed Can Reduce 75 Percent Fat Absorption

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Hi Carol,

Just wondering what exactly does it do for you? Also, if it reduces fat absorbtion by 75%, then that would reduce all good fats by that much too. That doesn't seem like a good thing! Also, Carol, weren't you taking a red yeast rice for bone support? (Sorry if that wasn't you.) You said you would let us know how your next bone test went, but I never saw another post about it. I've been really curious to know how that worked for you!

Peace on earth.

Cheryl

Re: Seaweed Can Reduce 75 Percent Fat Absorption

Thanks for posting this. I love reading stories about algae - I've been "eating" it (in capsule form) for 15 years, and love what it does for me.http://www.healthyfutures.net/bluegreensolutions/products/products/alphasun.php Carol>> A research showed that seaweed contains natural substances that can> support those who are doing weight-loss program. A natural fiber in sea> kelp called Alginate can reduce more than 75 percent fat absorption by> the body that can cause obesity and other diseases. Read more at> http://healtnhappyness.blogspot.com/> <http://healtnhappyness.blogspot.com/>>

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Hi Cheryl,

A few things that it has done for me - cleared up my sinus problems, no more

afternoon " slump " , digestion is better, and now when I go down to the basement I

don't forget what I went down there for! I'm not saying it was totally the blue

green algae that did that, because I also changed my diet, so I'm sure that

helped too, and added other nutritional supplements. I also give it to all my

pets - I had two cats who lived to be 23 years old.

I had never heard of it being used as a diet aid, so I'm not sure about that fat

absorption article. It may help with losing weight because of it having trace

minerals that most people are deficient in, and when you are deficient in

certain nutrients you have cravings. So it may eliminate cravings. Not sure

about that though.

You're right - I'm the one who is taking the red yeast rice for bones. I

haven't had my next bone test yet, so can't report on that yet. I guess it's

probably about time I went - I am soooo bad with going to the doctor. Haven't

been in ages, and usually don't go unless of an emergency. I do have a note to

post my results here when I go.

Carol

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> Hi Carol,

>

> Just wondering what exactly does it do for you? Also, if it reduces fat

absorbtion by 75%, then that would reduce all good fats by that much too. That

doesn't seem like a good thing! Also, Carol, weren't you taking a red yeast

rice for bone support? (Sorry if that wasn't you.) You said you would let us

know how your next bone test went, but I never saw another post about it. I've

been really curious to know how that worked for you!

>

> Peace on earth.

>

> Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Here do you get this algea?

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- Re: Seaweed Can Reduce 75 Percent Fat Absorption

Hi Cheryl,A few things that it has done for me - cleared up my sinus problems, no more afternoon "slump", digestion is better, and now when I go down to the basement I don't forget what I went down there for! I'm not saying it was totally the blue green algae that did that, because I also changed my diet, so I'm sure that helped too, and added other nutritional supplements. I also give it to all my pets - I had two cats who lived to be 23 years old.I had never heard of it being used as a diet aid, so I'm not sure about that fat absorption article. It may help with losing weight because of it having trace minerals that most people are deficient in, and when you are deficient in certain nutrients you have cravings. So it may eliminate cravings. Not sure about that though. You're right - I'm the one who is taking the red yeast rice for bones. I haven't had my next bone test yet, so can't report on that yet. I guess it's probably about time I went - I am soooo bad with going to the doctor. Haven't been in ages, and usually don't go unless of an emergency. I do have a note to post my results here when I go.Carol >> Hi Carol,> > Just wondering what exactly does it do for you? Also, if it reduces fat absorbtion by 75%, then that would reduce all good fats by that much too. That doesn't seem like a good thing! Also, Carol, weren't you taking a red yeast rice for bone support? (Sorry if that wasn't you.) You said you would let us know how your next bone test went, but I never saw another post about it. I've been really curious to know how that worked for you! > > Peace on earth.> > Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Katy, this is the one I use -

http://www.healthyfutures.net/bluegreensolutions/products/products/alphasun.php

Carol

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> Here do you get this algea?

[Guest guest]

Thanks... how good is spirulena?

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

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Katy, this is the one I use -http://www.healthyfutures.net/bluegreensolutions/products/products/alphasun.phpCarol>> Here do you get this algea?

[Guest guest]

Spirulina is ok, not as nutrient-dense as the one I gave you info about because

it is not wild - it is " man grown " in huge cement ponds out west and is fed by

man. It's only as good as what it is fed.

Here's more differences -

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) (the blue green algae I gave you info about)

thrives in alkaline conditions; it does not thrive in an acidic environment. It

grows in a lake that has 35 feet of mineral-rich sediment (from the eruption of

Mt. Mazama 5000 years ago that created Crater Lake). The surrounding volcanic

geology pours minerals into the lake each year, which allows for a consistent

richly alkaline pH level.

I'm not sure about Spirulina pH conditions, since most Spirulina is grown in

man-made cement ponds, and different companies would probably have different

levels of pH in their water. So I'm not sure what the pH conditions would be

for them.

Other important comparisons –

Since most spirulina is grown in Western US in big cement ponds, it is only as

good as what some scientist feeds it. AFA is wild grown, and lives off 35 feet

of mineral-rich sediment in the lake it comes from. So naturally, AFA has way

more nutrients (known and unknown) in it. The array of nutrients found in AFA

is not limited by those minerals artificially added to the growing environment.

Man cannot duplicate what is found in nature.

Vitamin B12 - The majority of B12 found in spirulina is not bioavailable. Even

worse is that the " analog " B12 of spirulina can block true B12 coming from other

sources. It's kind of like a wrong sized and shaped peg crammed into a hole

that's too small for it. This analog gets stuck at the receptor site and then

the correct peg/B12 can't get through because of what's blocking its way. This

has the potential to induce pernicious anemia if " too " much spirulina is taken!

AFA has bioavailable B12.

Essential fatty acids - are in AFA - especially the omega 3's that are so

difficult to get from your daily diet. Spirulina does not have the fatty acids

because it is a warm water algae.

Protein – AFA and spirulina live in filamentous colonies. However, only AFA

contains heterocysts. Heterocysts are specialized cells inside the colony which

are able to convert normally unavailable dissolved nitrogen, a building block of

protein, to a usable form. Thus, nitrogen is not a limiting factor for the

growth of AFA, which means that AFA contains a high protein content.

Chlorophyll Content (per 10 grams) -

AFA - 300 mg.

Spirulina - 115 mg.

Carol

> Thanks... how good is spirulena?

> Katy Brezger

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info.

  Katy BrezgerMatt. 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

http://orchardhouseheirlooms.com/index.php heirloom seedsChristian-homesteaders/

-- Re: Seaweed Can Reduce 75 Percent Fat Absorption

Spirulina is ok, not as nutrient-dense as the one I gave you info about because it is not wild - it is "man grown" in huge cement ponds out west and is fed by man. It's only as good as what it is fed. Here's more differences -Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) (the blue green algae I gave you info about) thrives in alkaline conditions; it does not thrive in an acidic environment. It grows in a lake that has 35 feet of mineral-rich sediment (from the eruption of Mt. Mazama 5000 years ago that created Crater Lake). The surrounding volcanic geology pours minerals into the lake each year, which allows for a consistent richly alkaline pH level.I'm not sure about Spirulina pH conditions, since most Spirulina is grown in man-made cement ponds, and different companies would probably have different levels of pH in their water. So I'm not sure what the pH conditions would be for them. Other important comparisons –Since most spirulina is grown in Western US in big cement ponds, it is only as good as what some scientist feeds it. AFA is wild grown, and lives off 35 feet of mineral-rich sediment in the lake it comes from. So naturally, AFA has way more nutrients (known and unknown) in it. The array of nutrients found in AFA is not limited by those minerals artificially added to the growing environment. Man cannot duplicate what is found in nature.Vitamin B12 - The majority of B12 found in spirulina is not bioavailable. Even worse is that the "analog" B12 of spirulina can block true B12 coming from other sources. It's kind of like a wrong sized and shaped peg crammed into a hole that's too small for it. This analog gets stuck at the receptor site and then the correct peg/B12 can't get through because of what's blocking its way. This has the potential to induce pernicious anemia if "too" much spirulina is taken! AFA has bioavailable B12.Essential fatty acids - are in AFA - especially the omega 3's that are so difficult to get from your daily diet. Spirulina does not have the fatty acids because it is a warm water algae.Protein – AFA and spirulina live in filamentous colonies. However, only AFA contains heterocysts. Heterocysts are specialized cells inside the colony which are able to convert normally unavailable dissolved nitrogen, a building block of protein, to a usable form. Thus, nitrogen is not a limiting factor for the growth of AFA, which means that AFA contains a high protein content.Chlorophyll Content (per 10 grams) - AFA - 300 mg.Spirulina - 115 mg. Carol> Thanks... how good is spirulena?> Katy Brezger