Algae! Why don’t Americans know about THIS superfood? | Ep165

#Spirulina #Chlorella #algae
By now, you’ve probably heard me talk a lot about superfoods - foods that are LOADED with essential nutrients like omega 3s, polyphenols and antioxidants. You might also know that some of my absolute favorites include foods like avocados, mushrooms, and macadamia nuts.
Well on this episode I'm joined by Catharine Arnston, a wellness thought leader and entrepreneur, who says there's a more groundbreaking superfood on the radar - and it’s one of the most exciting yet.
In fact, she says it could be bigger than collagen - and NASA has even referred to it as the answer to world hunger!
We're talking all about ALGAE.
Catharine and I discuss how certain types of algae can be used to support your energy levels, immune response, skin health and so much more. We also explain how algae works to fill nutritional gaps, and ultimately, how it might help support your immune system to set you up to handle serious illness.
On this episode you’ll learn:
One of Asia’s longest-kept longevity secrets - and how YOU can use it to support your energy levels, immune health, and more (8:00)
The two types of edible algae you MUST know about - and how to determine which one is right for you (10:00)
How to feel full for HOURS on end without ever stepping foot in the kitchen (bonus:it’s extremely healthy) (12:00)
Catherine’s “detox” trick for dodging a hangover, boosting muscle recovery, and ridding your body of harmful toxins (16:30)
Why eating WHOLE flax seeds is a total waste of money - and the right way to benefit from these powerful seeds (22:00)
Why you’re likely not getting enough of the right nutrients (yes, even if you eat TONS of veggies) - and what you can do about it (26:00)
The new and exciting research on edible algae and COVID-19 - and what it could mean for YOUR health (36:00)
My thoughts on eating CACTUS - and how to best prepare it at home (45:00)
Mentioned on this episode:
The Energy Paradox: What to Do When Your Get‑Up‑and‑Go Has Got up and Gone - (pre-order here!)
www.harperwave.com/book/978006...
EnergyBits.com (Use discount code: DRGUNDRY)

[@DrBrandyRoseLipscomb]

YES! I just released a video this morning on the top 5 supplements I take for joint pain and highlighted the research on blue-green algae taken together with NT-020 (the name for a proprietary blend of blueberries, carnosine, green tea and Vit D3)to increase stem cell production. I drink my algae every day! Go Dr. G!

[@haidersyed6554]

How much chlorella and spirulina do you take?

[@marshalooper]

Great podcast. My mom and then I both were diagnosed with Hyperthyroid. We started eating seaweed and dulce decades ago and no more hyperthyroid or goiters. Thanks for getting the news out. If you want to do some research on how these protocols relate to higher altitudes, please let me know. We live in Colorado and about 6,000+ in elevation. I will be happy to assist in your research in any way. I am in my 60's, my mom in her 90's and both doing well.

[@cherylh4688]

Thank you, thank you for this interview, Dr. Gundry. I learned so much that I didn't know about spirulina & chlorella, despite hearing people praise them for at least 40 years! And now I also know about a brand that I feel I can trust, as well, which has been the main thing holding me back all these years. Now I can't wait to introduce these "super foods" to not only my diet but my daughter's & granddaughter's as well.. So once again, you may have profoundly improved the direction of my health, just as you did when you introduced me to the concept and effects of lectins, which I have since found to be the primary cause of most of the "arthritis" I have suffered w for the past ten years! You and Dr.Jason Fung have been god-sends in my life, and I could not appreciate you more. Thank you, THANK YOU again & again!!

[@BilliardInstruction]

I love Spirulina. After many years of consuming the powder tablets, I finally found it fresh and never looked back. Wow, what a difference.

[@sonjarose22]

The timing of this!!! Thank youuuuuuuu! This is the best information I've found on the difference between chlorella and spirulina...I'm shocked at the effect of chlorella. Thank you. This is perfect!

[@goldennuggets75]

I take spirulina powder regularly and feel great on it, my question is since chlorella purges the body of heavy metals and toxins would it also reduce the effectiveness of some prescription medications by flushing them out of the body before they get a chance to do what they're supposed to?

[@heatherlentz5872]

Love You Dr. Gundry - I would love to see a gut symposium with you & Dr. Hyman and your colleagues and up and coming next generation other good food docs like Dr. William Li, Dr. Zach Bush and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz who are also science based docs.

[@davidfavela5275]

This Ep. Was super!. She knows what's she talking about. Thank you for bringing this guests!.

[@kimberlylware950]

That was awesome! Thanks for breaking down the info about algae. I was curious but hesitant to look just anywhere.

[@jadecooney1]

Spirulina works 💯 I only use the powder it acts immediately small amount of water and juice of one lemon 🍋 blend scoop off the foam but if you leave it a few minutes before pouring the foam tends to separate giving you beautiful green shot of health

[@debkiehm7634]

Amazing guest !!!!! I love this lady and her knowledge and enthusiasm. Sold …… I’m buying this stuff cuz I’m convinced I need it -- sending love and blessings ❤️😇🙏

[@marvinhersh6757]

Catharine is an excellent, believable person. Fantastic guest.

[@DianaLamadrid]

Excellent and timely information! Ty 👍😊

[@parentrescue8982]

Amazing thank you Dr G for passing this info on. Another piece to my health.

[@thelongevityproject]

Really interesting stuff! I love Catharine’s story and how she started the business. Algae is definitely something to be explored further!

[@vivianrios6007]

I drink Spirulina, and I just love them. They are good also for a healthy gut. ☺️🙏🏼

[@portfoliomanagement1781]

This was an exceptional episode. I learnt so much. Thank you

[@myflesh10]

Amazing one Dr Gundry!!!!!

[@cynthiacramer5879]

Thanks Dr., great info! Love Spirulina, been using for years. This looks like a good product too.

[@annehirsh]

What a treasure trove of info!!!

[@ligiasommers]

I take both and loved the episode !!!! 🙏🏻💖🌹

[@marilynfrancisco2872]

Very informative. Thank you so much.

[@TheTurcosalomon]

Hi Dr! just a question...what about B12 pseudo Vitamin that Spirulina has? it might compite with real B12 to get into the cell? not good at all. thanks!

[@anabanana6480]

Another great episode 🙂🙂🙂

[@RubberWilbur]

for those wanting to know what one of Dr Gundry's products that contain chlorella powder (cracked cell) which is an algae detox blend the product is called Untox. I'm currently taking it now.

[@micheldubois9466]

Algae it is ! Thanks doctor G ! Namaste !

[@violetplante5433]

Great interview and information , thank you!

[@dianamaestas4174]

A a

[@gabrielaec7750]

Thanks Dr.G

[@jacque4697]

Thanks for posting. Very valuable information. I ordered and got the Gundry discount, very nice! :)

[@estherkinzelmann4875]

I like your humor Dr. Gundry

[@lucypang9206]

thanks for the important knowledge

[@andrewblack7852]

Ummm Hawaii grows algae. Lots of it. And has for a long time. And lots of people eat it daily in the USA. I’m happy you discovered us. And it.

[@victormuh]

Exactly. My spirulina is from Hawai'i.

[@SavoyPrimeable]

Any specific brands you recommend for people wanting to try it? Thank you!

[@dbest555]

Thank You!🙋🏾

[@RubberWilbur]

and intermitting fasting and OMAD are great ways also to detox the body.

[@deerani9381]

Hi doctor. Love your content. I use to take thyroid medication for about 2 years after fasting and healthy eating I have stopped taking them and I feel normal. I have to check my blood work after few days just to check if my thyroid is normal. Is it possible to reverse hypothyroidism?

[@mrerwinbudiman]

How bout the analogue/psudo b12 in spirulina? Does it pose any problem?

[@patriciamartinbanner]

Wow..thank you for all your information..we learn to use this since 2016..and never stop to use them..and to hear your information is good to know that we have in USA. Thank you..so much..this is one of nutrients we use to give my husband to maintain healthy during and after heal from Cancer

[@alicegunn3970]

I started using Spirulina a year ago. I'd use it once or twice a week. I think I'll step up my game and start taking it daily. Question: Is Chlorella only in tablet form or can I get it in powder form like I get my Spirulina. I want to get some but I want to add it to my smoothie with the Spirulina.....?

[@victormuh]

I was wondering about spirulina and chlorella! Mahalo, Dr. Gundry!

[@vlastimiljanko8638]

That's a awesome news!! So finally you don't have to eat anything else but your product!! So simple, world is saved🤸👍🤸

[@TommyCOL2]

can you please cover whether seitan is safe to eat?

[@dietmarpoelzing8440]

Do to radiation treatment for Cancer that my wife received over 40 years ago, now has an Underactive Thyroid for which she has been prescribed Levothyroxine 88 mcg. Will taking something natural as Spirulina replace the need for any medication?

[@faizalpatel6050]

What is the recommended dosage of each tablet?

[@pixied1992]

would love dr gundry to do a video on acne!

[@j.n.990]

Dr. Gundry, I have a question. If you eat as you recommend and feed your microbiome do you have to take probiotics every day?

[@ciskokidd5980]

Wonderful production, This is huge to me. Just saying, all sound waves produce heat, tell me I'm wrong?

[@jamesclark5244]

Can you take chlorelly after being around smoking?

[@douglascuthbertson3595]

Hi, the vitamin b12 in spirulina, is it vitamin b12 analogue and does it stop the real b12 from working ???

[@jerichodelacruz3059]

Hello sir, what foods that should eat&avoid by a tuberculosis patient(TB-Pulmonary, TB-Small intestine&TB-Hepatic)&Internal Hemorrhoids?

[@LynnsYouTube]

Thank you!! I was wanting to hear about these!! Next could you talk about Moringa?

[@Dian-pi2gh]

Yes moringa!! I want to know!!

[@rawguru3189]

Great video, wondering what method of heat processing is used to create this product?

[@niritzagofsky7473]

Catharine said there's NO heat used at all in her products.

[@annehirsh]

What vitas am i missing when i take Chlorella & Spirulina?

[@yvielynn5577]

My question is if Chlorella detoxes the body, doesnt all those toxins that get released get reabsorbed? I read you can release it but it gets circulated back. Or do you need charcoal to make it travel out of the body?

[@RubberWilbur]

great question. You can consume bile salt supplements which will absorb the toxins as its trying to leave the body. Gundry and Dr Berg talk a lot about this.

[@mountainwmn70]

I would like to know the answer to that as well

[@weswelk6014]

take them boaf

[@LudmilaM4]

Must combine it with activated charcoal. " Energy Paradox" , page 266

[@brucehutchinson9527]

@@weswelk6014 dr. Gundry says take them both in other podcasts.

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

😳 wow! By the way Dr Gundry you are my doctor, or at least one of them.

[@margrietoregan828]

Heart medication ? Do detoxifying agents interfere with medications ?

[@pat53p45]

Is spirulina and/or chlorella high in salicylates?

[@Mloesje]

Dr. Gundry and team, I have a question: Can a steamer replace the pressure cooker to remove lecithins? I do have a steamer my veggies taste delicious because of it but I do not have a pressure cooker.

[@jolynnmichael1670]

You can get both at Whole Foods.

[@justinreid2422]

😋 yummy

[@eugeniajuarez9387]

What about the "sea weed" used to be inexpensive and sold by individual (24 more or less) big packages. Not any more.

[@brucehutchinson9527]

YES 💯

[@marybethlovesong1482]

Hi Dr. Gundry, I'm wondering about the absorption of the Spirulina, I've noticed every time I consume the bits I see them in the toilet? Are they not being absorbed for some reason? Thank you.

[@inGods2hands]

Chew the bits. Chewing greens will help keep your nitric oxide levels high for longer. I chew my Chlorella with dried sour cherries or pineapple, etc.

[@naymadelinharesgarbin9239]

Powder or capsules?

[@niritzagofsky7473]

Dr. Gundry, my husband tried taking 3 of recommended 6 tablets of broken cell wall chlorella on two separate occasions and vomited both times within 10 to 15 minutes. I had no such reaction. Any thoughts?

[@lylianramirez5557]

What do you think of Moringa, Dr. Gundry?

[@johnmorse8434]

Off the Algae topic I was wondering if Taro and Malanga are similar, I couldn’t find anything against it regarding the Plant Paradox diet. Here’s all I know about the difference; They aren't. While they are in the same family (Araceae), Malanga belongs to the genus Xanthosoma and taro belongs to the genus Colocasia.

[@jeanetteinthisorn4955]

If nori is only good for Japanese people because of their unique microbiome from eating raw fish, how are we able to process this alge? I am missing something in the logic between the two.

[@domingodeanda233]

Oct-15-2021, that was pretty damn good, thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@melanie.y]

Love it So Interesting 💃👍⚘💐🥀🌺💃👍😘⚘💐💞💞💞🥳

[@rosemaryreinhard7459]

Good podcast. Have you had an opportunity to vet her products?

[@ethimself5064]

Tablets? They are Great in bulk form in shakes or smoothies. Been using them since 93

[@jeremysever9217]

What about Klamath ? :)

[@shdhsbabsbdbs1193]

Just to add something here to anybody who hasn’t tried Spirulina and Chlorella, they really do stink, the don’t smell appetizing. They don’t smell like food, for whatever that’s worth. Just so you are not surprised when you buy these. If you decide to.

[@katipohl2431]

Algae are living in soil as well.

[@juliefarias5513]

Is okay for children to consume?

[@NoElon1]

yes she mentioned that it is great for kids.

[@bnichols654]

Yes in her website FAQ she says to base the number of tablets on the age of the child. So you could give a 3 year old 3 tablets/day

[@MichaelVascellaro]

No lectins in algae?

[@vannawhitesbabbydaddy9390]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Buffy-cc7ud]

@16:46 @16:38

[@annamaria1972]

The problem with algae is the high histamine in all of them .

[@haidersyed6554]

Yes not suitable for histamine intolerance

[@lgflanang]

Very much aligned with insect eating. Insects are super foods. Americans are just waking up to eating right.