Spirulina as immuno-enhancer and biomodulator

Systematic screening for therapeutic application of Spirulina has received greater attention recently. The evidence for its potential therapeutic application is overwhelming in the areas of immunomodulation, anti-cancer, anti-viral and cholesterol-reduction. The traditional therapies always rely on the use of natural products and have been the source of information for the discovery of many drugs we have today. Currently, increased cost of health care has become a driving force in the shift towards interest in wellness, self care, and alternative medicine, and a greater recognition between diet and health care. Spirulina is now in use in these new health care approaches. The two most commonly grown species, Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis and Spirulina (Arthrospira) maxima are free from cyanobacterial toxins and can be grown (under controlled conditions) free of contaminant cyanobacteria by virtue of their adaptation to a highly alkaline environment. The scientific study and the experience of thousands of people indicate Spirulina as an immune regulating food supplement. Small amounts of Spirulina can help balance and stabilize the immune system, freeing up more of our metabolic energy for vitality, healing and assimilation of nutrients. It enhances the body's cellular communication process and its ability to read and repair DNA, like a kind of cellular tune up. The Spirulina, not only stimulates the immune system, it actually enhances the body's ability to generate new blood cells, important parts of the immune system, bone marrow stem cells, macrophages, T-cells, natural killer cells, spleen and thymus.