Why I STOPPED Spirulina or Blue Spirulina - [Concerning Side Effect]

[@YouEatPlants]

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[@elizabethfarrell23]

Try to ingest real B12 maybe 1hr before spirulina!?!?!?!?!?!

[@YouEatPlants]

@@elizabethfarrell23 One of the doctors recommends that if you take Spirulina, then you should take it only like 3-4 days of the week, and then take b12 on the other days. However, I found something that is almost exactly like Spirulina, but better, called Chlorella, and it has real B12 that was actually found in studies to raise B12 levels in humans taking it 👍

[@alexissmith8158]

@@YouEatPlants I like that you made a video and shared your observations. I use both, but what i actually wanted to add is that i am less focused on what could go wrong, i don't think about the nutrients much anymore, there is still so much we do not know about so many processes in the body! And i am a fitness trainer and a massage therapist, i certainly know a bit...However, i choose to listen to my body, give it what it asks for and trust the process. What i mean is that i simply eat as many super foods as possible because i am aware that meat is not an option for me. I stopped eating meat about 20 years ago because i felt weak, lacking in energy, always needing sleep after meals, and feeling like i was getting even sicker every day. I was a teenager back then and i was aware of my food sensitivities even before that. As a very young child i've had to quit eating eggs(and not just store bought, also raw, from my grandmother, fresh from under the chick herself) cause i would always get allergies and eczema all over my body. Back to my point, what i've learned along the years is that the most important detail for me when choosing the right vitamins and super foods is their form and the way they were made. What do i mean by that? Capsules and powder form supplements, for example, are much better absorbed. Capsules are better if made of gelatin, as for powders, it is good for them to have been tested for toxic metals. My first overall point is that there are so many things to consider when buying supplements and super foods... honestly, it becomes an eternal learning process 😁. I also mean that it is great if you can make your super foods your go to meals, not just a now and then treat or treatment(example: i use Chlorella powder in my salad or in my home made dressing instead of taking chlorella pills; i eat plenty of nuts and seeds cause most of them are rich in selenium, copper, zinc, etc)...as in "make thy food thy medicine"...and one more thing: sometimes it is not the generic product that's the problem, but the manufacturer: the way it was processed or other weird additives meant to prolong the shelf life of the product. So i check the labels well and whenever possible, i buy directly from the source or from a trusted manufacturer(example: i buy raw honey directly from the family making it, even if it costs more; i buy Chlorella powder from a local manufacturer who makes the powder in Germany, where laws are very strict, products are tested for dangerous metals and they are labelled accordingly). Sending good vibes your way, may we all be healthy and joyful!😊

[@YouEatPlants]

@@alexissmith8158 Yes, one of the issues I’ve seen with Spirulina in not in Spirulina itself, but in how it’s potentially manufactured by companies. Good points! Thanks for sharing!

[@mars-uu3bu]

Do u read research paper

[@belindacassidy6541]

My mother needed a blood transfusion due to low iron, she stated taking spirilina and BAM iron went up and no blood transfusion required. Sorry it’s a miracle juice

[@YouEatPlants]

Great! 👍 Yes, for those with an iron deficiency, there can be some benefit to Spirulina to increase iron levels. In this study, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8577024/ it was not quite a miracle cure, but it did help some with some individuals, with the rate of recovery from intervention increasing from about 5 in 100 to about 15 in 100 with Spirulina added. (Not quite a miracle cure, but it did seem to have some positive impacts on certain responders, and can be useful for those iron deficient and in need of something, and could be worth a try) Blessings

[@YouEatPlants]

I've found something that works even better for iron levels (5x the amount of iron than is found in Spirulina) and has some studies backing up its effects at raising iron levels in humans. It's called Chlorella and is much safer than Spirulina and seems to have even stronger benefits. I talk about it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 in my latest video/podcast. Hope this helps.

[@nickkerinklio8239]

Iron toxicity is a real danger to watch out for

[@danielmethner6847]

​@@YouEatPlantsit's very important to educate our society on the fact that men should eat LESS iron, not more. The exact opposite of women in many cases.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@danielmethner6847 I’ve never heard of that before. Do you have anything I can read on that?

[@serfranklin6022]

All you have to do is take spirulina apart from the B12 rich food. If you take chlorella or eat eggs (which have B12) at 8:00, take spirulina at 12:00, when the B12 receptors are already occupied by the real one. B vitamins are water soluble, they don't stay there too long, need replenishing real fast, so the B12 receptors won't be occupied by the analogue long enough to make you deficient if you also get enough B12, you'll get deficient if you ONLY try to get B12 from spirulina and nothing else, and if that's the case, no shit! 🙄. And also, all nutritional yeast that has B12 in it is fortified with synthetic vitamins, which aren't as well absorbed by the body. It's best to get non-fortified nutritional yeast for all other B vitamins (from B1 to B9), and chlorella or eggs for B12. The only B vitamin that has been proven to be best absorbed in the synthetic form, is Benfotiamine, AKA the synthetic B1, because they were able to make it fat soluble, and therefore it gets much deeper into the tissues.

[@YouEatPlants]

Dr. Klaper does say something similar, he says if you absolutely still insist on taking spirulina, to at least take breaks and only take it half the days of the week, and eat your B12 on the days you aren't taking spirulina. Another concern about spirulina is the neurotoxin issue, and also heavy metal contamination. So I would just take Chlorella and skip the Spirulina (which is what I do know) Chlorella has been found to be safer, to have the real B12 which raises B12 levels in studies on humans (so you don't have to even worry about cycling it), and it provides the same benefits as spirulina, but even more, since it has a better nutritional profile. Here's more on why it's better and why I started it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHLciaeJr7yKjJo It's basically very similar to spirulina, even smells and tastes like it, but is better, so I would just take that by itself without spirulina. You would get all the same positive benefits (and more) without the cycling or worrying about potential side effects. Just my opinion.😃 (Oh, and I started taking a multi for B12 as well as the Chlorella, and also some plant-based milks have it fortified) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@birage9885]

@@YouEatPlants If spirulina is purchased from a company that does proper testing to insure purity and no contamination, it is just as safe as chlorella, and maybe safer since chlorella has a knack for liberating metals in our body like Hg, etc., which will redistribute if not properly eliminated. Most of this fear mongering has not been proven by science and is promulgated by doctors, naturapaths, etc, that do not do proper research and do not really know what they are talking about, but relying on their credentials.

[@lonewolf5969]

@@YouEatPlantsyou should only buy products that has heavy metal testing also

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

@@lonewolf5969 seems like any company can put any label on their product(s) and get away with it, so would you really trust "heavy metal tested"? These days, everything sucks, except maybe for chewing air and even that's questionable. 🤣🤣

[@akashpatel-bs8ve]

I'm playing this video on 1.5x but still found this slow 🤣

[@vivekparameswaran5848]

1.75

[@alexanderholmes9481]

Consider... you're just impatient

[@FinancialHealth-ku1ry]

Yes, he speaks very slow. Maybe the side effects of the spirulina ?

[@BossOfAllTrades]

​@@FinancialHealth-ku1ry damn 💀

[@BossOfAllTrades]

This is the result of the tiktok generation..

[@boonkailee8237]

You seem very tired, should take more spirulina to boost your energy. I take spirulina from 60 years old till now 72 years old, everyday i can run 10km without any issue

[@Notcomingbackuntillifusub]

Wow. May i ask how many grams do u take? Thanks

[@YouEatPlants]

We had a newborn around that time, so sleep was probably lacking 😊. I've since found Chlorella, which has more benefits, is much safer, and has been proven to improve athletic performance in studies (I need to make a video on this) including oxygen uptake. Here's where I talk about why it's better than spirulina: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Also, there's a study which compared spirulina vs chlorella, and chlorella was found to be better in the study for NAFLD. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Oxcn6Ci7Vlo8U I would caution against spirulina. If you look at the description, I've provided links to doctors who have warnings about spirulina. And this was only a fraction of the amount of links and videos I could have linked to. Just do a search for Spirulina side effects (or something similar) or do a Google search for "Dr. Michael Greger Spirulina" and you'll get tons of research backed warnings about spirulina. (One of them happens to be something that they find in Alzheimer's patients brains which accumulates, and he says can be found in spirulina) Thanks for watching! Good luck! Glad that you are doing well and thanks for commenting.

[@californiaredd8646]

Bless you. How much do you take. I’m 61

[@judithmilian8473]

I’m a 61, take spirulina tables in the morning and chlorella tables night time. At this moment, these are the only supplements (if you want to call these that) I’m taking and I have seen beautiful results. Im not a vegetarian but I don’t eat much meat either. I have a very stressful job and go to the gym right after my working day. Spirulina😊 helps me to get through my workouts. Chlorella is supposed to help to chill out and assist with toxics. That is the main reason why started taken them in the first place. Im not telling anyone to take it or not but I feel great and I look much younger than most people My age.

[@unknownbro1246]

Bro please tell me the spirulina brand name 😢 I'm so confused which brand is good please 😭

[@jodida10]

I used to buy Spirulina from a company that imported it from China or USA, the problem was that during the drying process, it was put under heavy temperatures while being in the spray dryer, and thus it adopted a fish-like smell due to the fatty acids being altered due to high temperatures, and the flavor was not tasty either, on top of that I had the dizziness that you mentioned and stopped taking it. I started growing my own spirulina a year ago and dry it at low temperatures (35 °C) and the flavor and smell are super different, I would strongly suggest buying spirulina from local farms that acknowledge this problem and process it at low temperatures.

[@YouEatPlants]

Wow, that’s so interesting! And good to know!!

[@babyblue797]

Why would you trust anything from China?

[@charliecroker6445]

I live in the UK but I try not get anything from China , I found the spirulina was radiated , found chorella better source of b12 and it's european

[@rahmaay7105]

What's the company's name ?

[@dewyjune]

How do you grow your own spirulina doesn’t come from the sea

[@CosmicWaterStories]

Good info. Thank you. I just started taking blue Spirulina after 20 years yesterday, and it totally calmed my ADD. Everybody thought there was something wrong with me because I wasn’t trying to fill the silence with nonsense. I’ll keep the b12 information in mind and will temper when I feel my body has balanced. Thank u!

[@YouEatPlants]

Good to know! You might want to try Chlorella, since it’s almost the same thing as Spirulina but has more benefits and I found doesn’t have the same concerns, such as with the B12 (Chlorella B12 was found to raise B12 levels in those taking it, etc.) Thanks for watching!

[@irakli.asatiani]

How is it now? does it still work?

[@noonefornow1514]

​@@YouEatPlantsI also have adhd so really glad to hear that, but I was considering spirulina for it showed to help with allergic rhinitis in some studies .. would chlorella work for this as well...I am also vegetarian so might not want to compromise on b12...

[@mikefrommaryland9652]

I take it and I love it. E3 algae and brain on are great products. Remember doctors Will almost always speak out against natural supplements, they’re sometimes paid to write articles but you have to try it and see if works for you.

[@YouEatPlants]

Depends on the doctor, my wife is a doctor and takes more supplements than me 😂 We are all for natural supplements and foods, ginger, tumeric, ashwaganhda, etc. The problem that I’ve seen is most people will want a magic bullet or pill to fix their problems rather than doing the harder work of eating a clean whole food plant-based diet and exercise. So people want to believe in these supplements and that they will do more for them than they will and the supplement companies prey on that and market things to them, Spirulina being one of the most expensive. (There’s also the placebo effect that people can feel that I won’t get into). But Spirulina that you buy off the shelf unfortunately is not completely natural, it is manufactured and processed from its original form (and maybe grown in unnatural conditions). There was a guy who commented on here, that he grew his own Spirulina and it’s quite different than what you buy (like a paste) and it may be the drying out of it to sell that causes the analogues to form. I’m all for Spirulina if you can grow your own, I would just question what you buy in the store or online. I took Spirulina and felt no difference, however I eat clean on a whole food plant-based diet, and that has made me feel way better, more than any supplements ever have. Hope this makes sense and good luck with whatever you do friend 🙂

[@mikefrommaryland9652]

@@YouEatPlants Some people are doing the best they can with their diet, eating perfectly is a goal that we should all keep in front of us, but some will always do better than others, my goal is to encourage others to do their best. From my personal perspective, I see absolutely nothing wrong with taking a healthy supplement like Blue Green Algae. Concerning your wife, I never said ALL doctors have a problem with natural supplements, go back and read that again. Don’t you also have a video where you speak in favor of E3 products, perhaps you should take one of videos down, it looks like you’re dancing on both sides of the floor, kinda confusing. Take care.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@mikefrommaryland9652 I did not mean for anything to be hostile, as it sounds like you may have taken it that way. I don’t meant to sound defensive, it’s probably because I’ve received a lot of upset people, who think that anything that is natural would automatically be good for us, and they feel passionately about Spirulina. I do think that Spirulina has benefits and I don’t negate those, but there is a potential drawback, and I think it’s something to definitely consider. I think that truly natural Spirulina grown by someone would be wonderful to have. But, for me, the manufactured spirulina has too strong of a potential risk if that’s true. There are plenty of other healthy foods or even more natural supplements that can give just as good results and are cheaper, so just trying to help. Some people get very passionate about spirulina, and I’m not sure why? I don’t 100% know the answer to this, since there aren’t any studies or anything on it, so I’m not completely against Spirulina, I just think it’s good to look at these things as it’s something that concerns me if it’s true. And by the way, I never said there was anything wrong with taking a supplement, it’s generally that a lot of people will hold a belief that a supplement will fix more problems than it actually does. Note: I do think Blue Spirulina is a better option since you get more of the antioxidants, so there’s potentially more benefits to potential risks. Sorry for any confusion, Blessings to you

[@hersheywalker6447]

@@mikefrommaryland9652 hot dog and Pepsi still a $1.50 at Costco and $9.95 pizza😎🚬 If the spirulina isn’t nsf and/or usp certified it may contain heavy metals 👌

[@YouEatPlants]

Mike from Maryland, I've updated the description with some links to Dr. Michael Greger, who actually takes Chlorella (so he's not against supplements) but he heavily warns against Spirulina due to all of the toxic concerns and more. Chlorella is similar to Spirulina but much safer and has more benefits, and has a lot of studies from Universities and sources finding huge benefits. I would recommend taking that over Spirulina now. I've just made a new video/podcast on this at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Hope this helps and good luck.

[@courtneyhill7504]

Spirulina does have a Pseudo B12 that could block receptor sites from other B12, however I can say that after taking spirulina for 6 years everyday I had my blood test done last year and every quarter and the spirulina not only kept my protein levels excellent it did not create a negative on my B's. It's most important to take a spirulina that is grown from a closed system to avoid contaminants.

[@YouEatPlants]

Nice! I’ve since found out the Chlorella is supposed to be safer (as far as contaminants, toxins, etc.) and has a better nutritional profile than Spirulina. It actually beat Spirulina in a head to head study I talked about in one of my videos. So you might want to consider checking that out! Good luck and thanks for commenting!

[@babaluto]

Good thoughts here. I've heard the same reasoning about B12 concerning it's analogues but have not been able to find any actual papers on the spirulina lowering serum B12, only the concerns. Are you talking about the typical powdered form here? I've been growing it in my own bioreactors for seven years now and only eat the fresh paste. I eat 25 grams twice a day now for three years. I do get regular blood work and have not come up deficient yet. I do not take any B12 supplements but do eat a largely vegan with occasional meats. My first experience with the bacteria called Spirulina in it's powdered form during my days on the Gerson therapy. It smelled fishy and tasted not so great. I figured out that the smell/taste was decomposing odors. It is a lot of work to grow it for ones self so I have expanded to 16,000 liters from the original 400 and now provide it to around 60 people in my area. Many of whom are either cancer or Alzheimer's or some sort of demensia. I'm not saying it cure's anything but most are experiencing some profound positive quality of life. A clarity of mind, sharper, more present. I know I do. If you have some sort of study on the B12 analogue, I would like to know about it because, other than viewpoints, I have not found anything. Thank you

[@YouEatPlants]

Thanks for the comment and your points! I’m not a medical or research expert, I’ve heard about this from a couple of doctors as well as some stuff I’ve read such as www.b12-vitamin.com/analogues/ For me, it wasn’t worth the risk if this is the case. It seems like you are taking a pure form of spirulina which sounds very interesting! Also it’s interesting that the powder form you say has the smell because it might have gone bad! Maybe that would cause differences in the nutrients? I do think that spirulina is over touted and manufactured as a supplement, which you could get the same nutrients and benefits from other plant-based foods and sources at a cheaper cost. It’s interesting that you grow spirulina and it is a different substance than they sell! Makes you think! I’m open to any kind of studies or new information! Let me know if you have any and thanks for your comment and thoughts! 😀

[@babaluto]

@@YouEatPlants Thank you for the response. I've seen that write up on B12 and as yourself, many people use it and direct it towards spirulina as a definitive problem. The links in the article also do not single out spirulina but only talk generally about lack of B12. Still, I am left with the question, "where is the evidence". I can certainly agree with the casual causality implied towards spirulina, just the same way, I make the statements that my experience is not so. Kinda reminds me of the off label drug uses for covid and how the media quashed those narratives. B12 has always been an issue with vegans to begin with. I've come to the general understanding that B12 comes from the gut. Either our own or others, meaning animals. I only began eating meats again since I built my farm and practice biodynamics which incorporate animal manures. If I don't raise it or hunt it, I do not eat it. I guess the same goes for spirulina. I'll go back to your statement of "it's not worth the risk" and ask "based on what proof?". If the article stated that there were no definitive study on spirulina yet, would we still feel the same? Thanks again.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@babaluto I don’t really understand the way B12 works either, but there is something called nutritional yeast that is plant-based and has B12 somehow. For me, I don’t really believe in “miracle” supplements or foods, but rather just eating a Whole Food Plant-Based diet for health. This way you are getting the benefits of many plants. So in this sense I think Spirulina is a little over hyped as far as being something to cure all your ailments. Im not opposed to spirulina if it can be proved to not have any adverse effects. It sounds like you have a special form of spirulina that is not the same thing being sold as a packaged supplement, so I’m sure there maybe something very unique to that. Most of what I heard about regular spirulina was from doctors who explained how the “psuedo B12” will block the absorption of regular B12. Whether this is true or not, I would rather not risk having a possible B12 deficiency, until it can be proved otherwise to have no effect. To me, that’s why I say the risk outweighs the benefits. Also, B12 deficiencies are tricky because they can take years and sometimes 5-10 years to show symptoms. But I’m open to any new research. Thanks for the response! 😀

[@babaluto]

@@YouEatPlants Thank you again. I agree with your conclusions as a measure of caution. This is the type of discussions that help folks understand how to think for themselves rather than being told what to think. More to think about: In the article of the link you sent, below is a part near the end which I found interesting. "Interesting results are also obtained from algae, which show that the fresh plant contains real B12, while the dried plant contains analogues only (2). The process of drying the plant seem to lead to chemical reactions which decompose the vitamin content." So when it comes to your understanding about commercially processed spirulina, your are absolutely 100% correct. Stay away. They are referring to the hot spray method of drying the product into the powders versus the fresh version. As a grower, what I've learned is that the powder/pill/capsule form is a "supplement" whereas the fresh version is considered a "food". One is processed, the other is not. So, would you like your garden salad in a lump of powder or fresh? Same thing with the spirulina. The first time I took spirulina back in 1989, it was part of an anti-cancer diet. I was instructed to tale no more than 3-4 grams at a time, because beyond that, the effects would negate themselves. I hated it back then and was happy to quit it. The only reason I began to grow it was to feed my chickens a non-synthetic boost of the protein methionine which. This was due to the fact that they allow the synthetic form in "organic" animal feeds for the past 15 years. Also, in the article you referred to, there is mention of "paper chromatography" which was made popular in the presentation of bio-dynamic practices by Rudolf Steiner back in 1924. This chromatography is used to comparitivly show the difference in the "life force" of different foods. For example, commercial pasteurized apple juice to organic apple juice to bio-dynamically grown apple juice. The relative differences are nothing short of astonishing, with organic being not much better than commercial. This just shows us how much the soils we grow in matter. The same was true when I tested the different spirulina forms. The fresh was off the chart. And by the way, the fresh lasts about the same amount of time in fridge as a head of lettuce. I realize the discussion seems to come down to a degree of semantics but it is good to define what is being talked about. Pretty much all of the studies about spirulina do not delineate this. Our foods, to me, are a spiritual experience and have no real place in politics that define them, like the government owned term "organic". My background comes from the first CSA in the US. Peace!

[@YouEatPlants]

@@babaluto Hey! This is fascinating! Everything you just said, I am amazed! I had no idea there was a “fresh” version of spirulina as opposed to the powdered form before you ever commented! But thay makes sense though! The drying out and processing of it turns the natural B12 into an analogue! Wow! Mind blown! Thanks for sharing friend!

[@ganjariver2683]

Spirulina gave me a real boost, but over time I noticed it did mess with my digestion a little bit, so maybe it's better to do short courses of it and take breaks

[@YouEatPlants]

Yeah, would probably be best to at least cycle it and give breaks 😊

[@organichotdog3807]

How did it affect your digestion? Constipation? Diarrhea? I am thinking about taking this supplement.

[@ganjariver2683]

@@organichotdog3807 My theory is that (based on a little research) Spirulina may contain small amounts of endotoxin that over time damage the cells involved with intestinal motility, which leads to stagnation and gas, which then causes acute infection, and that is experienced as lethal diarrhea attacks. Also the high Vitamin A content may bother the liver over time and other toxins may begin to accumulate in the liver as well. Add all this together and eventually (TOO MUCH) spirulina will make your digestion feel horrible even though it gives a boost from the other very real nutritional benefits it offers, I would say take small amounts for brief periods of time. I think I just had too much for too long otherwise I would not have noticed any negative effects

[@trustpinoy9891]

Last time i heard Spirulina is Sooo much High in Proteins…No wonder it messes up your Digestion…Probably gives you A BIG SOLID POOP!! As a Body Builder my Advice is to Take more Vegetable while Taking Spirulina… So the Poop comes out Smoothly. P.S. Over-All there’s no Major Bad side-effect from ‘Raw Living Spirulina’. It’s the Healthiest Food in our Whole Solar System.

[@YouEatPlants]

Yeah, Spirulina has been found to have nuerotoxins and other toxins that are harmful for the liver. Dr. Michael Greger has a lot of research on this. He says stay away from Spirulina. (He also is always talking about it's effects on the liver) I've updated the description with some links to his stuff on it. I've found that Chlorella is a much better alternative to Spirulina without the toxins and other concerns. I just made a new video on this at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 if you would like to check out. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@nobodysprophet1435]

Spirulina boasts all 9 amino acids. Yes other plant foods contain protein as well but not exactly with all the nutrients packed into spirulina. Also it’s a whole food and not a supplement. Its a cyanobacteria that also promotes good gut health. It’s not meant to replace everything. It’s meant to add to the healthy things you are already choosing.

[@YouEatPlants]

Thanks for commenting. Chlorella actually has all the 9 amino acids (really all plant-based foods do according to new research) and doesn't have some of the potential nuerotoxins found in Spirulina, or psuedo B12, which might block real B12 absorption. I have started taking Chlorella as it is a better alternative, and if protein is your concern, it has the same amount of protein profile as Spirulina, but with more of the other nutrients like iron. Spirulina just has too many safety issues as well. See my new video on this at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 where I explain everything and why Chlorella is much better than Spirulina. Thanks for watching and have a good day!

[@isuggsy]

There's ether vids from people claiming chlorella isn't as good as spirulina because chlorella passes the brain blood barrier and causes problems in the brain. I'm no expert, I'm trying to research both and watching KZbin vids on this is very confusing with other people's perspectives. There opinions are so confusing and for me personally I wouldn't listen to anyone who claims to be a doctor on KZbin or who has spoken to a doctor because they are not qualified in natural health, they work for the pharmaceutical industry and they want customers not cures so I'd ignore any such claims of a certain health food being bad if it comes from them. Do your own independent research and if still in doubt, you have two options, try it for a short time and see how it works for you, as we're all different or don't!

[@nobodysprophet1435]

@@isuggsy it’s doesn’t matter. We live in a world where everyone is right and there is no room for understanding and changing your opinions.

[@acbc3543]

Dude ! I love spirulina! Not gonna quit taking it 😊

[@YouEatPlants]

Cool! 👍 I didn’t notice any difference, but if it’s working for you, that’s good 👍

[@az101]

​@You Eat Plants i took 8 to 10 gram at once snd then i had a rocket energy and mental clarity!!!! Low dose didnt eork on me....man i love this and take the large dose WOW

[@YouEatPlants]

@@az101 Hmm, interesting. Wasn’t aware of this high energy dose. Like a shot of espresso..

[@YouEatPlants]

I've updated the description with some links to doctors who have a lot of concerning studies and info on Spirulina, that I wasn't even aware of before. They say to definitely stay away from it. That being said, I found an alternative to Spirulina, which is very similar but has more benefits, better nutrition, and doesn't have all the concerns about toxicity and neurodegenerative issues that Spirulina has. It's called Chlorella and I talk about why it's better in my newest video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Hope this helps and thanks for watching and commenting!

[@YouEatPlants]

@Abu Abdurrahman I've found that Chlorella is a safer and better alternative to Spirulina and doesn't have all the concerns that Spirulina has. It has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine (Chinese and Ayurvedic) to promote energy. So you might want to check that out. I've just made a new video on it at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0

[@UltimateEnd0]

Might want to rethink your nutritional yeast as 95% of it on the market is artificially sprayed with the inferior form of B12 which is cyanocobalamin. This is why nutritional yeast is so yellow and will get peed out and colors the urine yellow. I recommend Matt Monarch's nutrional yeast which is the rare type that is not sprayed and I also suggest Global Healings' B12 which is methyl, adenosyl, & hydroxo forms of b12.

[@YouEatPlants]

Ok thanks. I’ve since then started taking Chlorella, which is better than Spirulina and has active B12 in it, which has been proven in human studies to actually raise B12 levels. I also take a multi, and plant-based milks are usually fortified with a lot of B12 as well, so I think I should be good 😊 Thanks for watching and letting me know!

[@keithh23]

Cyanocobalamin is the b12 that is most studied. The others make superior claims, but Cyanocobalamin is the one that is known to work scientifically. It's not artificial coloring that get peed out. Its the b vitamins that are in the nutritional yeast. B vitamins are known to turn pee more yellow.

[@Medmagnetron70]

I take it as an antihistamine. It's proven that it helps against allergy. In my case, pollen allergy

[@YouEatPlants]

I would recommend Chlorella instead. It is very similar to Spirulina, and provides the same benefits, including allergies, but it is safer and has a better nutritional profile. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHLciaeJr7yKjJo Here's the research on Chlorella being good for allergies as an antihistamine: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23426977/

[@henryDzieciontko]

​@@YouEatPlants😗🙏

[@edra4054]

I used spirulina powder off and on since the 70's. Three years ago I started getting dizzy and I eliminated the spirulina and the dizziness stopped. I restarted months later got dizzy again and that confirmed the cause. Never had the room spinning on me again since I walked away from it.

[@YouEatPlants]

Oh, wow! Interesting! Glad to hear that it has stopped. Maybe it’s one of the neurotoxin effects that Dr. Gregor warns about?

[@edra4054]

@@YouEatPlants I believe so. This is the first time I've heard any explanation or heard others who had the same problem. Thanks

[@YouEatPlants]

Edra, if you are interested, you might want to consider Chlorella. I've started taking it after I stopped Spirulina. It's basically very similar but with more benefits and is supposed to be safer. Here's my summary here of why I switched kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHLciaeJr7yKjJo and a longer comparison of Spirulina vs Chlorella at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 There are a small number of people who do have allergic reactions to Spirulina who will have the same allergic reaction with Chlorella, but it doesn't sound like you necessarily had this, because you were taking it for years before. I think in those cases they will have an instant reaction the first time they take it. (But I'm not an expert or medical professional, so proceed with caution at your own risk!) But I thought this might be an option for you as a possible alternative to Spirulina. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@edra4054]

@@YouEatPlants Thanks. I worked in a health food store years ago. I took chlorella briefly. My son takes it. I'll give it a try again.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@edra4054 No problem 👍 Let me know how it goes! 👍

[@Lidu12004]

Did I miss something? The title and the content of your video don’t even go with each other. Nowhere in your video did you mention any side effects that you have experienced taken spirullina . The link you were going to provide about the study is not link. The only links that are provided take us to your website on the positive effects of spirulina. I would take this video simply as an opinion video as they lacking resources to back up your opinion. I’m not sure how much I would take your word I see is that you were stayed home with dad‘s also vegan 🤷‍♀️

[@YouEatPlants]

I think you did miss something. I stopped Spirulina because of the potential side effects that have been found due to not being able to absorb B12. Not sure which link you went to but a post on spirulina at youeatplants.com/what-is-blue-spirulina/ if you scroll down to the dangers of Spirulina, I have all the side effects covered, as well as other video(s) on KZbin where people say the same thing, including a Medical Doctor if you don't want to take my word for it. There are also plenty of articles on the web which discuss pseudoB12 in spirulina. I have a Master's Degree and my wife is a Medical Doctor, so I'm not just making this up, or just a stay at home dad. We do have a young one that I take care of since we do not want them in day care right now, but that's not the only work I do. Thanks for watching. Sorry you were so disappointed.

[@flexplodin]

​@@YouEatPlants I understand that you were implying the consequences of b12 deficiency. It was a good video with some interesting comments.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@flexplodin Thank you! Glad you liked it! I guess they assumed that I had experienced the side effects personally. (Although the side effects of B12 can take 5-10 years to manifest anyway)

[@YouEatPlants]

I've updated the description with even more links to doctors who talk about the dangers of Spirulina from toxicity and neurodegeneration, as well as it having psuedo-B12, which can block real B12 absorption. Thanks for watching.

[@zarazen8110]

​@@YouEatPlantsWhat do you have a master's degree in?

[@johnw.3636]

Spirulina is a cyanbacteria and is dangerous in high doses. Chlorella is composed and grows differently and is healthier without the dangers.

[@YouEatPlants]

Hey John, you are exactly right. I literally just uploaded a podcast video 30 minutes ago on why Chlorella is much better than Spirulina at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 By the way, I have my Chlorella bottle coming in the mail today and am excited! Looks very promising! (I did tons of research, hope you find that video useful!) Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a good day!

[@abbafatherswarriorprincess3627]

Thank you sooo much, guys! I was just about to ask about Chlorella... I'm receiving my first order of Chlorella today for the whole family! I was just about to lose hope lol! Will check out your video. Thank you so much and God bless.

[@UTubehiroshi2790014]

China Government warned the contamination of the heavy metals such as Lead, Mercury and Arsenic in spirulina sampling in the commecial market. Some of them were warned, they just export all of their product wholly to USA, not in China domestic. They also purchased the middle class cultivation pond in California and then mixing it up to MADE IN USA.

[@YouEatPlants]

Sounds a little scary. Good to know!

[@rachelmartinofficialmusic]

Hi friend, where is the source for this? I’m interested to read more.

[@YouEatPlants]

I've just updated the video description with some links to doctors who warn about neurotoxins and other things in Spirulina as well. I've found that Chlorella is a safer alternative, as I talk about in my newest video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!

[@DanaAshlie]

Did you make sure it didn't contain HEAVY METALS? My guess is that you did not...

[@YouEatPlants]

How do you do that?

[@DanaAshlie]

@YouEatPlants you buy brands that are 3rd party tested and they make the results public. Also they cannot be grown outside bc it will be full of aluminum if it is...I get my "clean chlorella" from health ranger store mike Adam's tests stuff himself

[@YouEatPlants]

@@DanaAshlie ok, thanks! 👍

[@blardomodica]

Dear YEP, I really think the mechanism is far more complex than that. There are no extensive clinical trials that may correlate spirulina intake with b12 deficiency (the very few ones often state the exact opposite, indeed). It's also been questioned whether the intrinsic factor for b12 (the protein that "hooks" b12 as a preliminary phase for its methabolism) as any affinity towards the pseudo.

[@YouEatPlants]

Thanks for watching. I've provided some resources from doctors on the psuedo-B12 in the updated description. I've also started taking Chlorella instead, as it has more benefits, is safer, and doesn't have the issues of psuedo-B12. The only studies I know of on Spirulina and B12 was involving mice or rats, which is not conclusive, since many times studies on mice do not act the same way for humans. There are however, at least two studies on Chlorella involving humans where B12 levels were actually found to increase with Chlorella intake (meaning the B12 is an active B12, and is not blocking any B12 absorption). I discuss all of this in detail in my video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@blardomodica]

Hi YEP, and thanks to you for taking the time to reply. I watched that video from dr Klaper some months ago, and I definitely agree that's the main point and concern about spirulina. Having a b12 deficiency is HORRIFIC! My point would be that there're no conclusive studies (at least to my knowledge) that may imply any affinity of our receptors for the pseudo. My personal experience is 30 grams (!!!) of spirulina intake per day since more than a year ago. And I've never been better in my life (blood tests wise, of course!). You're totally right that chlorella is far better as a source of b12, since its one is the right one. Besides, chlorella seriously sucks in anything else! Its membrane is cellulose, thus making its cytoplasm and thus the bioavailability of its nutrients pretty much zero to humans, unless it's the "cracked membrane" version. Plus, that membrane carries various additional concerns. Nutrients in spirulina instead are crazily bioavailable. Concerns about cyanotoxins are legit. Microcystins are really dangerous. But that's why you wanna PAY for your spirulina. The one done in safe environments carries little to no cyanotoxins at all. But that will never be the cheap supermarket solution. That one could perfectly be cultured in sewage waters without any care for providing the right environment for its correct growth. It really comes down to this simple rule: cyanotoxins are emitted when cells are under attack. When the culture conditions are safe, Y TOXINS??? 😉 Thank you for focusing on algaes. I'm totally convinced they're the best nano-factories for nutrients, far better than any other solution.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@blardomodica Thanks for responding. The chlorella that we take and that I always see sold is always the "cracked cell wall" ones, so I don't think that's a concern. The studies on chlorella have shown tremendous benefits in humans, so it does seem to be absorbed and bioavailable to humans. Also, it has a better nutritional profile than spirulina, it provides Omega-3s, as well as 5 times the iron, and active B12. Studies have found it to have good results for improving iron and B12 levels, in human subjects, so this seems to me that it's definitely bioavailable and having really good effects for humans. But if you are comfortable with what you have, all the best to you 👍 Thanks for watching! Have a great day!

[@birage9885]

@@YouEatPlants Not sure about the nutritional profile being better with chlorella. Omega-3 oils are susceptible to oxidation, and iron can be a pro-oxidant when too much is consumed, plus spirulina is known to have a better protein content. I will give chlorella points for having more chlorophyll. I use both.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@birage9885 Protein is exactly the same. True, antioxidants are higher in Chlorella. Also, there are some other things like Vitamin A and other minerals that’s a lot higher in Chlorella (if I’m remembering right). Sounds good though! Thanks for commenting!

[@YouEatPlants]

Does this concern you about spirulina or do you think you'll keep taking it?

[@Roger-tv7sf]

I take cialis

[@nikkibaxter5550]

I love in England and I seen a video a while back covering the benefits of spirulina and just today I was at a shopping store and saw it on the shelf, I would not have brought it but it has the organic soil association marking and as that is "supposed" to be organic certified I thought I would get some it's in a powdered form a Morrison's brand, and I know that the spirulina is not easy to get, so that's why I am on here now, as you pointed out in another comment above, we can't really trust what we are buying in the supermarkets, and unless we were actually there when this is produced then we really don't know what's really in it, seeing as most people would never usually come across it, we would know i f it wasn't spirulina? And seeing as they seem to have been putting insects in powdered products without our consent I might add! It has made me more wary of what I eat. I did try to go vegetarian, and felt loads better, not heavy in my body, but after a few years I lost all my muscle fat and lost to much weight, I stopped eating meat as I thought it would help with the health issues I had been experiencing throughout my life, but Naomi just eat some chicken from a local organic butcher's. I don't think we can trust the food industry as I know for a fact they are using ingredients that are toxic and very harmful to our health. Such as aspartame, a company producing "family friendly, no additives or preservatives, front cordial drink, which I had been drinking for years, until I found out about the aspartame and that it was In the drink I had been ingesting, over a long period. I had developed internal abscesses which I found out was what happened to the mice which they tested the aspartame on, they developed abscesses and huge cancerous lumps and died!!! Yet the FDA saw the company who created the substance out of the vaper of a fresh poop!!!!I Had not been fully transparent in their revealing of the test results on the mice. But then the company who !are the aspartame some how got a job at the FDA, and then he approved the aspartame. Then he got sacked and then he got a job working for the lawyers of the company that made the aspartame. So I think your being wise in what you were saying, unless we have the equipment to test and see what's actually in the product we are consuming we don't know what we're ingesting unless we grow it ourselves. And the system we are living in is doing its up most to stop us from being self sufficient.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@nikkibaxter5550 Thanks! Yes, someone commented once that they grow their own Spirulina and it’s quite different than what you buy in the store, it’s actually like a liquid paste and not a fry powder. He says the process of drying it out changes the makeup of it and profile. Not sure if it’s true or not but something to consider! Because, yes, they have to dry and change it in order to mass produce it, ship it and have it sit on a shelf for awhile. Also, there have been concerns others have expressed about Spirulina being contaminated or not grown in sanitary, or at least the best conditions. Thank you for watching and commenting! Blessings!

[@starletta8293]

People should watch a video with Catharine arnston who is very thorough in explaining what it is and what it does for the body. The spirulina and chlorella she sells is very clean and they do not dry with heat.

[@gloriafelicianomoore]

I happen to come across her video and she explained it in elementary term , 4 days in using her products. I'm one happy customer so far😊

[@EZENS.]

Somehow I feel most people have lost the curiosity to truly observe and do less research in terms of Google And more research in terms of Listening to their bodies And trying to be curious and patient with observations

[@YouEatPlants]

In most cases yes, but B12 deficiency takes years, sometimes 5-10 years to manifest symptoms. So I would be cautious when it comes to B12 deficiencies

[@jimmybalantyne5545]

Taken it in powder form every day for over a decade. Obviously, the quality's important but it's been fantastic for me.

[@YouEatPlants]

Nice 👍 I’ve actually been taking Chlorella as I found out it’s basically just like Spirulina, but with some additional benefits, and not any concerns about the quality or sourcing

[@mike4769]

Always look who paid for the studies.

[@birage9885]

I would like to see someone post the PubMed studies showing that spirulina is neurotoxic, and I don't mean under certain conditions, or once and awhile, etc. If this natural food is so toxic, let's see the studies proving it. So far, the BMAA and other mycrocystins that can be neurotoxins has been shown to not be in spirulina based on the 1999 study by Health Canada. I keep an open mind, but right now all this negative talk is not being substantiated, sans anecdotal reports.

[@YouEatPlants]

I know that Dr. Michael Greger has looked at a lot of research on this. Here, it says health concerns include potential risk of muscle breakdown, liver cancer, and liver toxicity. Indeed, 94 percent of samples were reported to be contaminated with hepatotoxic microcystin toxins, and a potent neurotoxin appears to have been found in spirulina supplements, as well. nutritionfacts.org/topics/spirulina/ Here is says that although it was deemed to not have a health concern from what was tested at the time, there is a concern with how spirulina is grown, which could cause contamination. nutritionfacts.org/blog/toxin-contamination-of-spirulina-supplements/ I don't know, I just prefer Chlorella. Until something comes out showing a safety concern for it, I see no point in taking Spirulina over Chlorella, considering I can get it at the same or cheaper price than Spirulina. Just my thoughts on it. But I'm open if something does come out negative about Chlorella.

[@ИрадаНабиева-б5д]

can someone explain to me? How does spirulina improve immunity if it is a gram-negative cyanobacterium? Can gram-negative bacteria have a positive effect?

[@YouEatPlants]

@@ИрадаНабиева-б5д I would like to know this too 👍

[@ИрадаНабиева-б5д]

@@YouEatPlants The choice between them depends on individual needs and preferences. Spirulina may be preferable for those looking to increase their protein and fatty acid intake, while chlorella may be beneficial for those looking to improve digestive function and body detoxification.

[@milanimorales2645]

I'm not vegetarian or vegan anymore. I took spirulina during my pregnancy and never developed morning sickness. It gave me immense amount of energy and strength up until about 8 months. Eventually the baby took over my body and was like, "Bitch sit the fuck down somewhere!!!" Because nothing beats rest and good relaxation. But interestingly enough when I was tested for iron, I did have low blood iron and needed to take the standard iron supplement. Weird because spirulina is supposed to combat low blood iron. Oh well. Funny thing. I stirred blue spirulina in with my relish in my fridge and my bf threw the jar out thinking it went bad. I told him, "No😂 thats a vitamin powder that I stirred in." So he was able to fish it out of the garbage because it was sealed. But yeah 4th of July, no one wanted my creepy blue relish.

[@tarkdemir6573]

Pseudovitamin B12 does not interfere with the absorption or utilization of true B12 in the body because they are not recognized in the same way by the body’s transport and utilization systems.

[@edmark0182]

since i take spirulina my muscle in my knee tightens.. My legs get tired easily.. I finished the whole bottle and didnt continue anymore.. And now my legs are fine!

[@YouEatPlants]

Wow, interesting!

[@YouEatPlants]

By the way, I've found that Chlorella is a much better alternative to Spirulina and is far safer with more benefits. I just made a video on all of it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 However, there is a potential for an allergic reaction in a small number of people, which can get triggered by Chlorella if it's triggered by Spirulina (but I'm not 100% sure on that). Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@srflulg5695]

Isn’t Spirulina for detox? If Spirulina makes you B12 Deficient, how come I was able to buy a B12 vitamin infused with Spirulina?

[@YouEatPlants]

I don’t know, maybe they didn’t know. I found something called Chlorella which I learned is basically like Spirulina but without the safety or other issues, so I just use that

[@barbaramonsolino6395]

@@YouEatPlants Actually it is Chlorella that detoxes...Spirulina is energizing. I believe the whole issue is where you purchase this given all the concerns about toxicity....

[@fzesgru]

I stopped taking it because it was causing optical migraines, but chlorella does not. So I still supplement with chlorella occasionally.

[@YouEatPlants]

That’s great to know! That’s very interesting because I’ve been telling people to take Chlorella instead as a safer alternative, and I started taking it myself. Very interesting that Spirulina gave you those symptoms but not Chlorella! Great confirmation! Thanks for sharing

[@wrp3]

I don't see any problem with it ,how long were you taking it?

[@YouEatPlants]

I can’t remember exactly. I just heard that Chlorella was safer and better, so I’ve been using that instead for quite awhile now

[@EvertythingIsOutOfControl]

Good thing I saw this video before my next Spirulina order, it makes sense what you are talking about. Everyone is highly talking about Spirulina but we never hear/read about the down side (s) of it, only thing I know is that it tastes aweful. I even started to think that all the fuss about Spirulina might be related to financial gains 🤔

[@YouEatPlants]

👍 Probably so, my friend. It’s the mass production of it that has led to some questionable growing conditions. If you are looking for something that’s very similar to, but less popular and safer, without some of the negative stuff, check out Chlorella. However, it tastes and smells the same (just as bad lol)

[@exhile3747]

Make a disctintion beetwen industrial espirulina production with open air roof (that get infected) and artisanal production in greenhouse. Is not about financiql gains, is about to who you buy it, the same as the organic food, one is not good.

[@corradocalderaro817]

I take spirulina and I couldn’t be more satisfied. Your negative message about spirulina doesn’t get through.

[@YouEatPlants]

I noticed no difference from taking spirulina, absolutely none. I did notice a difference however from eating whole food plant-based, as well as also from intermittent fasting. The message was why I stopped Spirulina (personally). I personally think it’s overhyped and expensive. I think if you eat a healthy diet, you will get the same or more benefits. At the same time, there are some potential side effects, that make it even more so not worth it for me. Spirulina was studied as a possible good choice for astronauts, due to their limited choices of food in space. For someone in this situation it’s probably great, but for people with access to more food options, I think it’s not so beneficial. Just my thoughts and experience. I’m glad you got a positive result👍 Also, consider the potential of the “placebo” effect, which for some people is very strong. In studies on this, doctors have told patients they would operate on them, but never did, just pretended to, yet the patients reported being healed of whatever was ailing them. The same effect is found with food and medications (people feeling better from taking sugar pills). Just something to consider and a possibility! I was just documenting why I stopped Spirulina, not as a negative message against it, but maybe more so a negative message against some of the overhyped beliefs people have gained over it. ✌️

[@YouEatPlants]

I've updated the description with some links to doctors who heavily warn about Spirulina. I've found something that is similar to Spirulina but better, has more benefits and is safer, it's called Chlorella and you can learn about why it's better in my new video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Hope this helps!

[@MiddlePath33]

Accidentally just gave my husband a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon and he is on the verge of needing to go to the emergency room. Super weak and feels like he is going to vomit but can’t. Go easy on it.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@MiddlePath33 Sorry to hear! Hope he gets better!

[@jadehare]

Not a fan of spirulina. I'll take it but i have always been fond of chlorella. I hope for your hubby's speedy recovery, it's not your fault 👍

[@MiddlePath33]

Thank you, guys! He feels much better today. But that was NOT fun. 😅

[@PirateKing1256]

same problem with other commenters. I experience dizzy and cold chills after taking Spirulina. I stopped it completely and I believe it is toxic

[@YouEatPlants]

Wow, that’s crazy!

[@Louloufoque]

It most probably depends on the quality and origin. I've found that Hawain is the best but I've had problems with cheaper brands that haven't stated their origin@@YouEatPlants

[@Carolinec222]

Dumb question…. Is spirulina the same as phytoplankton?

[@Kudeghraw]

I think that is what they were using in the movie Soylent Green.

[@lsb9881]

Wow. I never seen so many people get so defensive about spirulina. They are avout to hang you at the stake just for an opinion video. But Im glad we can hear perspectives from so many other people's experiences. Im considering taking spirulina myself because of low iron and the need for more energy. 🙊😭🤫🤭🙏❤️😊😂

[@YouEatPlants]

@@lsb9881 Yeah, I agree and was amazed at some of the reactions lol. I would recommend checking out my video(s) in the description on Chlorella. It has been found to work better than Spirulina and has more iron in it. They actually had some studies if I remember right where Chlorella raised iron levels! Check it out instead 👍

[@catherinecepuder3520]

Shouldn't we go by how we feel after taking a supplement over time? It's a very IDIVITUALISTIC choice. You sound vey tired, so maybe this is your personal experience. Just be careful not to project it onto others who could benefit and therefore have a positive experience and result.

[@YouEatPlants]

We had a newborn at the time (if I sounded tired). But like with cancer for example, your body wouldn’t tell you until it’s too late. Chlorella seems to be a better choice. It is very similar to, but better nutritionally and grown in safer conditions

[@halymachado]

When I was vegan, I remember taking Chlorella and it gave me the worst reactions. Now that I am not vegan anymore and I’m taking chlorella I haven’t gotten any terrible reactions and have gotten nothing but benefits.

[@YouEatPlants]

Interesting! I’ve done Chlorella without any problems so far, so that’s interesting to hear!

[@rachelmartinofficialmusic]

OK but did actually physically affect you? Did you notice differences?

[@YouEatPlants]

B12 deficiency can take years and sometimes 5 to 10 years to manifest symptoms. So you really wouldn’t show symptoms for quite awhile of being in a deficiency. I would rather not wait and risk it 😊

[@YouEatPlants]

I actually didn't even notice any difference from taking Spirulina (good or bad), but I've found something called Chlorella which has better benefits and has been found to have an active source of plant-based B12, which has been found to actually increase B12 levels in humans. I talk about it in my new video at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Thanks for watching!

[@alreemVacation]

Omg this makes so much sense! Last Thursday morning i woke up with vertigo(my 2nd time since years) then later threw up and mind you the night before i had a protein smoothie which contained blue spirulina it was my first time trying it. I'm not someone who was very mindful of the amount of protein i was consuming(I used to not eat meat/chicken just veggies and seafood sometimes) let alone food containing vitamin b12 anyways that morning i went to the hospital they drew my blood turns out i was deficient in vitamin b12 the doctor prescribed me b12 supplements which i'm now taking it's been a week, but i still feel off balance sometimes and if i bend down with my head down i start feeling dizzy. Now i'm looking into getting the b12 shot if my doctor approves. Thank you for posting this video.

[@YouEatPlants]

Welcome! Try nutritional yeast as well to get some natural B12 👍

[@savedbyhisgracert8061]

Dudd you just try it for the first time and you took it at night, what is wrong with you?

[@lakshyarai6589]

I'm taking spirulina since 10 years & its all ok till date. But you experienced Vitamin B12 deficiency in just a night after consuming it haha

[@alreemVacation]

@@lakshyarai6589 I'm not saying the spirulina smoothie caused my b12 deficiency I definitely was deficiant before that but that night it must've depleted my b12 level even more which caused the spinning later on.

[@nikkibaxter5550]

Your symptoms of vertigo and sickness the comes and goes could be related to menieres disease, which can !take you feel like you are spinning, and that's what causes the sickness, then tired and other su!proms depending on which one as there are apparently three types of manieres?

[@he_is_mrm]

I took spirulina and vomitted for 5 days straight. I sourced from a reputable pharmacy too. So I have had to just leave it despite the benefits that are touted

[@YouEatPlants]

Sorry to hear that happened. You can get plenty of other benefits from other plant-based foods. Plus spirulina has this possible negative side effect. Subscribe and I’ll talk about more beneficial foods to eat!

[@boutch1993]

For me, spirulina gave a heavy diarrhea

[@jp-nx9yb]

I too had the same reaction. At the time, I wasn’t sure what triggered it but suspected spirulina strongly. Months later a lady at a health shop asked me to try their new product, spirulina crisp that was all organic etc. I reluctantly took a tiny morsel and had exactly the same reaction.

[@cautioushubbard3074]

How long does it take to get it of system for real B12 to come in?? I took 10 grams???

[@YouEatPlants]

@@cautioushubbard3074 Maybe a day or two, you should be fine

[@camore5422]

New superfood? Been taking it for 17 years!!! Not very new

[@YouEatPlants]

*Newly popularized, so new to most people

[@danitabarton8512]

I'm so glad I found your video. I recently purchased a 1lb bag of spirulina. I have the MTHFR mutated gene, so aborbing B12 is already a challenge. I have to take a special supplement for polymorphism and thanks to you, I now know that spirulina may have canceled out the benefits of that supplement! Thank you...

[@YouEatPlants]

No problem! You might want to try Chlorella. It’s similar to Spirulina, and looks and smells the same, but has been found in studies to successfully raise B12 levels in those who are deficient (it has natural B12). It also has a better nutritional profile overall, for more benefits 👍

[@oliverumbrath1250]

Thank you for the video. The best way to prove this doctors claim is to mesure B12 from time to time. No way I stop taking spirulina because of some unproven claims.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@oliverumbrath1250 Understood 👍 Thanks for watching. Although, you might want to check out Chlorella. It is very similar but has been found to have some extra benefits over Spirulina

[@sunildhaul2397]

Besides the b12 issue, there is another big problem. Blue green algae contain BMAA, which can cause debilitating diseases after many years.

[@YouEatPlants]

Yes, good point. I think I linked out to Dr. Gregor’s page in the description, where he talks about that in there

[@randyrand9001]

maybe in wild spirulina. dont have that problem with proper spirulina farms in a controlled environment

[@marevayah8702]

lol are yall eating fresh spirulina from the ocean??

[@sunildha4210]

​@@randyrand9001ok. I buy farmed spirulina that are grown in special lakes maintained by the manufacturer. But why is BMAA absent in farmed spirulina unlike wildly growing spirulina?

[@sunildha4210]

​@@marevayah8702, I think it's almost impossible to get wild spirulina. Only farmed spirulina is available in the market.

[@2021-x3k]

Was the brand your taking raw or heat treated?

[@YouEatPlants]

Not sure about that 🤔. I take Chlorella now instead

[@RitsuOuO]

It’s best to make it yourself or buy from a small business that makes it themselves. Some people really are taking Spirulina made in China 😅 lol

[@YouEatPlants]

Probably so! Haha

[@Elizabethpacheco-u6p]

If it is 100 percent all natural with no added ingredient it has many health benefits depending on the person using it . 🤔 Does not work for everyone depending on their health. We are all different. 🤔 Some people can be allergic or very sensitive to it . 🤔 I personally would rub a little bit of this on my arm leave it for 24 hours and see if there is a reaction to your skin before ingesting this or placing this on your teeth. 🤔 I am personally going to use it in my homemade toothpaste. They say it helps bring oxygen and give extra minerals to your body . 🤔 Also it tastes horrible . 😮 It can upset people's stomachs years ago I tried this and made me vomit and never tried it again but this time I'm making a dry toothpaste out of it I am not going to ingesting it. 🤔👍 Going to use some certified organic spirulina . 🤔 Going to use some coconut fiber charcoal. 🤔 Going to use some baking soda .🤔 Going to use some pure real salt .🤔 Going to use some real mint and peppermint powder.🤔 Going to use some real cinnamon powder .🤔 Going to use some real clover powder to help with toothaches . 🤔 Going to use either some of my dry egg shells grind it up into a powder for calcium. Or I will purchase some calcium powder. 🤔 You can also use some food grade clay.🤔 You can use essential and organic and pure oil for the mint and peppermint .🤔 But I am making a dry version of this .🤔 Maybe I will make a paste one two . 🤔 All you need to do with that is add some pure organic coconut oil . 🤔 There is so many different recipes out there. 😮 They say you can also use some . 🤔 Fulvic Acid .🤔 Boron Citrate . 🤔 Shilajit .🤔 Chlorophyll . 🤔 Chlorella . 🤔 Strontium. 🤔 Peppermint .🤔 Baking soda.🤔 Real salt. 🤔 Real Cinnamon.🤔 Powdered cloves. 🤔 Calcium powder. 🤔 Pure food grated clay.🤔 Organic and pure coconut oil. I know this is a lot of ingredients but we'll last you a lifetime . 🙂 And I heard the ingredients are really healthy for your teeth. 🤔😃🤔 Better than the toothpaste being sold with poisonous fluoride which is a byproduct waste and kills rats so what do you think it does to you. Fluoride is in many products why do you think it's there. 🤔😮🤔 It is in our water system unnecessary and dangerous. The dentist gives fluoride to our children when cleaning their teeth why. 🤔 Fluoride is in our mouthwash why .🤔 Stay away from anything that says fluoride .🤔 It is not safe to consume or use .🤔😮🤔 Look this information up .🤔 A powerful and rich person who owns manufacturing company produces this as a waste product add gets rid of it by adding it to everything we use why. 🤔 Fluoride does not harden your teeth but actually softens it. Fluoride is actually in many different types of poisonous items used to kill bugs and rodents why would anyone want to use it . 🤔 So make sure you buy fluoride free toothpaste if you need for your children's sake. 🤔 Or make your own organic toothpaste . 🤔 But make sure you read the reviews when you are purchasing the ingredients to make sure they are 100% natural and safe .🙂 This is my personal opinion and what I have read and heard in KZbin and other places . 🤔 I am not a doctor or a scientist but a wife and a mother and a grandmother who wants to keep my family safe . 😍😃😍 I wish I knew about fluoride years ago. 🤔😮🤔 I wish I knew about reading the reviews before purchasing. 🤔 Make sure to stay safe and healthy. 😃 Make sure you are financially stable as well make sure you are prepped in case of emergencies .🤔 Make sure to store up your seed supply so you can grow your own vegetables and fruit. Make sure to stock up on medical supply just in case of emergency as well as clean water .🤔 Make sure to let your voice be heard when you are voting. And make sure you are voting for the right people for the right reasons .🤔 God in heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us all and God in heaven protect and hear our prayers. 🙏🙂🙏 God bless the American people and the poor innocent animals in this world .🙏

[@a_-_.]

Have you considered changing the brand of your spirulina. Different types of culture when grown in various conditions produce algae with varying nutrients. For eg; if it gets less sunlight while growing, it will produce less of certain chemicals (like the vitamin B12).

[@YouEatPlants]

Ok, thanks! I just switched to Chlorella, because it has more nutrients anyway, including B12 👍

[@ArcheNova1resistance]

Spirulina is not a food because it grows in water sources? What? So fish is not a food because it grows in the water? What is the logic behind that. Anything that is nutritious and sustains the body is considered food unless it is toxic and causes unacceptable side effects that are detrimental to health and wellness, like for example sugar or alcohol.

[@YouEatPlants]

Ok, let’s be fair. It’s an algae/bacteria thing. Let’s call it a supplement. Anything people take to supplement their health, and not as something they eat to survive (in large enough quantities and as a source of calories) we can label a “supplement “. What is sugar if it’s not a food?

[@ArcheNova1resistance]

Sugar in small amounts from a natural, high fibre source together with minerals that occur naturally in fruits, natural grains or vegetables that have not been processed or chemically or genetically alterated are food. But white or industrial sugars, isolated, extracted, modified or genetically modified are a dangerous neurotoxin. More than 60 percent of Americans are diabetic or prediabetic. Diabetes is a deadly metabolic disease that leads to death if untreated. The main culprit being unnatural, processed sugars. Spirulina is an historical staple food of the precolumbian Aztec Indians in Mexico who mixed it with corn flour. Alcohol and alcoholic beverages cause more deaths than any other form of social drug. Clearly these are deadly poisons and not foods. Spirulina is a food and contains four times the protein in dry matter than beef. And without the hormones, antibiotics and industrial poisons and toxic metabolites found in midern day meats. But Moringa is possibly a better, less controversial supplement than Spirulina. I think more research is needed. High prices or inferior quality is often the main drawback. But sourced carefully Spirulina definitely can have its benefits in nutrition as a supplement rather than a staple food i think.

[@harry-_-barry]

My serious question is, is spirulina really harmful? Not yet started taking it coz i need to research it before taking and came across your video. Is chlorella better than the former? Or the other nutritional yeast? Which is better among all? Explain my friend.

[@YouEatPlants]

Hey Harry! Thanks for watching and hopefully I can help! So I did a whole episode on this (spirulina vs chlorella) at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 which might answer a lot of your questions. (I go very in depth) In the description of that video and this one as well, I've provided some links to issues and concerns from doctors about spirulina. There is even more evidence against spiurlina safety, but I just added a few links. Dr. Michael Greger, who is highly respected and does a lot of research in the whole food plant-based field, has many concerns about spirulina, and he says he threw his spirulina away and never looked back. That being said, he says that chlorella is safe to take, and he even takes it himself instead of spirulina now. I respect his opion on it. I've also started taking chlorella after seeing all of the benefits it offers, backed by studies and research. It seems to be better than spirulina in its nutritional content, for one. (But if you watch my video I linked to above, I explain this in more depth) So overall, for me it seems that chlorella is a much better alternative to spirulina. As far as nutritional yeast, Dr. Greger also really likes that as well and there are some good studies on some of the nutritional yeast benefits as well. So that's another good option to add in addition to chlorella (I use both) Hope this helps! Let me know any questions friend!

[@harry-_-barry]

@@YouEatPlants Thanks for your reply my friend. I will go through

[@YouEatPlants]

Hey Harry, if you are still interested, I actually found a study which tested chlorella against spirulina! (the study was for NAFLD patients) I made a newer short video on it if you haven't seen it yet at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Oxcn6Ci7Vlo8U Good luck friend!

[@mikkijpedrayes1332]

It also depends on where it was sourced and processed... we came from Algae.... I take both chlorella and Spirulina... Spirulina in the morning and detox Chlorella for night time which rebalances my b 12... I took Spirulina for over 38 years now I use both and I used to get Nutrex for to its process later realizing that in Japan and in Taiwan they processed it a tad better... I am sorry you had to stop but again everyone is different...

[@YouEatPlants]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve started taking Chlorella on its own, since it doesn’t seem to have some of the sourcing concerns, and functions much the same way, but outperformed Spirulina in a study I saw

[@birage9885]

@@YouEatPlants Please share that study if you can find it.

[@carl8568]

​@@YouEatPlants I would be very careful with sourcing with *both* of these food supplements. Bear in mind chlorella is a chelating agent and it's fairly well known the stuff coming from China is heavily contaminated with aluminum and other metals.

[@DigitalSamTV]

u could litterally blabber on about the bad things about any single food that exists on this planet

[@miked9653]

You shouldn't take spirulina for just b12. There are great methylated b12/b complex supps for that. The mitochondria and cancer prevention benefits are enough for me to take it.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@miked9653 I found chlorella to be even better, with even more of those good benefits

[@leegarthgarth8387]

Day 3 taking swisse organic Spirulina. Getting bad headaches , dizziness & severe bad smell coming from body. I nearly spewed from the smell my body is producing ....im out!

[@YouEatPlants]

Oh wow! Some people have commented having similar experiences. At least one person mentioned that they tried Chlorella but didn’t have the same negative effects that Spirulina had caused like headaches. However, I have read that in a small percentage of people who might be allergic to blue green algae, that both Spirulina and Chlorella cause an allergic reaction

[@pattersonellen]

Could also bd herxheimer effect. Just rake chlirella to eliminate everything after spirulina. Detox

[@sirdoctolero]

Your argument doesn't make complete sense. Exactly, what kind of adverse side effects did you experience?

[@YouEatPlants]

There are doctors who voice concerns about Spirulina (numerous things) as well as many comments on this video from people who have had adverse effects. I choose to take Chlorella instead, since it is close to the same, but has more benefits and doesn’t have some of the safety concerns

[@notme22]

Spirulina makes my throat and ears itch super bad even when just used as a coloring agent in certain desert sprinkles.

[@YouEatPlants]

Interesting!

[@samuelvaldesmontemayor8423]

Your argument for quitting spirulina is nonsense. The B12 absorption competition, assuming it is real, will only happen if you try to digest both types of B12 AT THE SAMETIME. If you sprinkle spirulina overyour eggs, yes, you might end up having B12 absorption competition and you might have less real B12 absorption, but only for that morning while you try to digest both at the same time. But if you add spirulina to your morning vegan smoothie, you will NOT have any competition because you are not having any real animal origin B12. At lunch time, after you end your pseudo B12 digestion, you're ready to digest your lunch animal B12. And at dinner time, again you can digest your animal B12 without any problem. Plus, you don't need to eat that much animal protein to have enough B12, that is the reason no one (except strict vegans) have B12 deficiency, and they may have that deficiency after months or years of being vegans because B12 can be stored for years in the liver. With that B12 buffer in the liver, there is NO problem skipping animal protein any now and then, or even for some weeks. If you eat spirulina all day long, yes, you might end up having B12 digestion competition, and you might digest less, but not necessarily end up with B12 deficiency, because some will be digested, and we don't need that much. Having spirulina at breakfast and real animial B12 at luch or dinner is a perfect way to avoid this B12 absorption competition, without skipping all the valuable spirulina benefits.

[@YouEatPlants]

There is still a good amount of B12 deficiencies found in meat eaters, mainly because meat is not a great source of B12. B12 used to come mainly from drinking water and soil, but with modern day pesticides and farming practices and also having to sanitize water, we’ve lost our main source. So much so that farm animals have to be injected with B12 shots now. There are other concerns with Spirulina and toxicity and how it’s grown, if you look at the description I’ve provided links. I’ve found something called Chlorella, which is similar to Spirulina but doesn’t have the same toxicity concerns, has actually been found to have real B12 that actually has raised B12 levels of humans in studies, and has a better nutritional profile than spirulina, and has outperformed Spirulina in a head to head study. Chlorella: Better Than Spirulina! (Chlorella vs Spirulina - More Benefits & Safer Alternative) kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0

[@alejandrocortes1066]

spirulina its for energy. chlorella is for recovery and rest. take spirulina a little in the morning and chlorella at night

[@muhammadzahiruddin4222]

That research paper was on synthetic B12 vitamin. It's not about original B12 from pure food. That doctor maybe misunderstood the topic of that research.

[@sunofuniversedaud3561]

It’s still better than synthetic pharmaceuticals and a lot of pharmaceutical prescription drugs

[@anniegerard577]

Chlorella is a much better substitute. For some reason, spirulina makes me sick.

[@YouEatPlants]

I’ve started taking Chlorella as well! No problems

[@raewise6345]

Best brand 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Energy Bits. Also I take a methylated B complex. Rotate off and on weekly. 🔥❤️

[@Spirulinafrenchmethod]

Hello, in my opinion, you should eat spirulina for the protein (phycocyanine), iron and betacaroténe, it's really good for microbiota balance but for b12 just a little part is assimilate, it is not enough for vegan people.

[@YouEatPlants]

Spirulina is not a great source of total protein, as you will only get about 2 grams of protein per day from a regular dose (a very small fraction of your daily protein intake). As far as iron, there is a better source of iron (5 times as much) in Chlorella, and you get just as much protein from it, and it does not mess with your B12 absoprtion. (Spirulina has psuedo-B12 which blocks regular B12 absorption. See the link in the description where Dr. Klaper discusses this) Chlorella on the other hand has been found to actually have active B12 and has increased B12 levels in human subjects in studies. See my video on all this at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Thanks for watching and blessings!

[@R512_]

Wich one didi u get, where did u get it

[@YouEatPlants]

I don’t remember. Years ago

[@carenama6346]

No mention of actual side effects.. but the proposed claim that another form of b12 will cause more deficiencies

[@YouEatPlants]

I’m liking Chlorella as it seems to be a safer option with a study showing it raised B12 levels and it performs better than Spirulina. Check out my other videos. I think it’s worth trying out. Let me know how it goes!

[@OneThousandBirds]

I heard that it’s a very low amount of pseudo b12 to affect your actual levels

[@YouEatPlants]

You mean the amount of psuedo B12 in spirulina is low? Or that it only takes a low level to affect you?

[@LESHAUNWILL]

Thanks for that info I’m vegan and I take spirulina and B12 so I’m curious if they are counterproductive like you said. So strange. Plus I recently saw another video about the batching of spirulina and how it could be laced with other toxic chemicals ? I’m pisd cuz I just bought a new bag ugggh

[@YouEatPlants]

Yeah, I’ve also heard about those concerns of chemicals as well. Heard to know what to believe. I think if you eat whole plant-based foods you should get everything you need nutritionally, as have many of the Blue Zones groups which tend to live longer and healthier lives. I’ve also heard chlorella might be a good alternative, but haven’t looked into it yet. Best of luck!

[@perseusvlasov367]

what chemicals?

[@YouEatPlants]

@@perseusvlasov367 Heavy metals and some toxins called microcystins: healthyeating.sfgate.com/dangers-spirulina-7035.html Also see nutritionfacts.org/2014/04/29/toxin-contamination-of-spirulina-supplements/ Here's another one that found 94% of spirulina contaminated with toxins: nutritionfacts.org/video/update-on-spirulina/

[@YouEatPlants]

Hey, I've just found something similiar to Spirulina but better. It doesn't have the toxic issues, and it has been found to have a real source of plant-based B12 that has actually been found to raise B12 levels in vegans and vegetarians in a study. It's called Chlorella and I talk about why it's better at kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Hope this helps and thanks for watching again!

[@margaretobe5094]

I take spirulina most days in my smoothies, with zero side effects.

[@paulkeenan2691]

Spirulina has an amino acid that supports cognitive functioning - if only the presentor was still.tskong spirilina the.with nearly 40 ums!!!

[@BobCristofaro]

The number one super food. Spirulina

[@YouEatPlants]

I've found that Chlorella is even better! (As some other viewers have also mentioned) Better nutritional profile with higher amounts of nutrients, no toxic concerns or pseudoB12, and tons of studies backing up its huge benefits! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 Thanks for watching!

[@IsaacQuinn-mr6fo]

These people make me laugh, there so behind in the world, my girlfriend used to work for Neil’s 0:28 yard remedies in London, she introduced me to spirulina in 1996, and now it’s a new superfood, good luck with the next trend food, like carrots?

[@umairhmirza]

You dont even know the benefits..

[@tarkid4143]

yes bro I'm agree with you I stop using spirulina because I'm become anemic and I can't sleep.

[@YouEatPlants]

Good luck. Hope you feel better! Try some canned spinach for more iron

[@alejandrocortes1066]

spirulina its for energy. chlorella is for recovery and rest. take spirulina a little in the morning and chlorella at night

[@eggdromeda3467]

I hear a claim and see no study here.

[@BethyKable]

There are no studies to support his statements.

[@YouEatPlants]

I’m digging Chlorella as it beat Spirulina head to head in a study and has a bunch of studies showing its amazing benefits. Check it out instead!

[@1neAdam12]

"You Will Eat Zee Bugs!" -Klaus Schwab

[@kelb5904]

How do we know who is correct for sure?

[@monicaolsson7608]

When in doubt, don't? Why risk your health for something that's not essential?

[@AstralTree-yr3nd]

Just eat more B12 thats it done 👍

[@YouEatPlants]

@@AstralTree-yr3nd what if it blocks all B12 absorption though?

[@BarryAdams777]

Did spirulina ruin this guy’s right eye?

[@YouEatPlants]

Yes

[@mrgringo7289]

But late but nutritional yeast doesnt have B12 lol

[@NoSpillsChills]

So what is the side effect?

[@YouEatPlants]

Toxicity is one, due to growing conditions

[@debswall]

Good info -thank you!

[@YouEatPlants]

No problem!

[@starseedenergy996]

I don’t take spiraling for B12 or protein. Thanks for info

[@YouEatPlants]

If you take if for health benefits such as antioxidants, check out Chlorella, it’s almost the same thing (looks and smells the same) but has more benefits and nutrients 👍

[@starseedenergy996]

@@YouEatPlants I only started using blue spiraling for the pretty blue color. I only use 1/2 to 1 tsp for the color in 64 ounces of lemon ginger juice. It does have benefits in moderation though. So wonderful we have so many choices in the plant based food realm.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@starseedenergy996 Yes, it is. And blue Spirulina may not be a problem since it’s just the antioxidant that’s been extracted from regular Spirulina, and not the whole thing. (But I don’t know for sure)

[@starseedenergy996]

@@YouEatPlants I think if used in small amounts can be ok. WebMD says good things about spirulina in general with some precautions cited

[@ManWithWood]

Don't take it with a meal then. Problem solved

[@rajinhossain5742]

I mean if you aren't vegeterian, it shouldnt be an issue to take it right?

[@YouEatPlants]

A lot of people are deficient in B12, including non-vegetarians, so this could make it worse

[@thelarson1000]

Don’t eat soy

[@YouEatPlants]

Too late. Been eating it for a long time now

[@AmberMichealsCholeNicole-cj7sy]

What about chlorella?????

[@YouEatPlants]

I take Chlorella and like it and have many videos on this channel about it. Here's why I started Chlorella after stopping Spirulina: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHLciaeJr7yKjJo Chlorella vs Spirulina as an alternative: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 And a Chlorella vs Spirulina study: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Oxcn6Ci7Vlo8U Thanks for watching!

[@WickWars101]

However what about it's direct alternative Corella??

[@YouEatPlants]

Yes, Chlorella is awesome, and I have many videos on it, including why I started taking it instead of Spirulina (and why it's better) at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHLciaeJr7yKjJo I also have a much more detailed comparison of Spirulina vs Chlorella here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roS9nniqZd6Eis0 And here's a study done which compared Chlorella against Spirulina for NAFLD: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5Oxcn6Ci7Vlo8U

[@TheGreenDevil21]

Easy source of B12 is meat!! But u won’t do that

[@YouEatPlants]

Nutritional yeast is a huge source of b12, much higher than meat, and easier and cheaper. Meat is not a great source of B12 as almost 40% of Americans are still B12 deficient despite all the meat eating. But I’m sure the meat industry has convinced you that it’s a good source so you’ll keep buying it

[@TheGreenDevil21]

@@YouEatPlants no I just like the taste! I’m just saying I’m guessing Spirulina is safe in this respect if your diet is balanced enough that you’ll get B12 in other areas

[@YouEatPlants]

@@TheGreenDevil21 I wouldn’t consider it safe since a lot of people are already deficient in B12, including meat eaters, so this would make the problem even worse. B12 deficiency is still a problem here. One commenter mentioned that they grew their own spirulina which is different because it actually does not have the B12 analogues, the problem is the drying out and processing of the spirulina to sell it on a mass level that may cause the analogues and the problem. Also, soy milk and other plant based milks tend to be fortified with B12 nowadays for a another good source! They are coming out with a lot of new and better meat alternatives which can start to mimic the flavor of meat more and more 😊

[@tomlauris]

Americans are known for their heavily processed diet and junk food largely made from plants. If they are deficient in B12 the only logical consequence is to eat more quality meat, preferably cooked at home. The argument that nutritional yeast is cheaper is irrelevant since it is not real food, it's just something you add to your food. You still have to buy something to eat AND nutritional yeast.

[@YouEatPlants]

@@tomlauris Except that many American meat eaters are still deficient in B12 according to studies. Because meat is not a great source of B12. Nutritional yeast actually provides a lot more B12 than meat does

[@tenneshafrierson8094]

not suppose to eat SOY.......Was never meant to be eaten

[@YouEatPlants]

It's been found to be a very healthy food with plenty of benefits... www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/soybeans www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-soy-health-benefits www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/soy/ www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/nutrition-information/soy-and-health

[@princexl33840]

I add spirulina and nutritional yeast to my smoothies at the same so I guess I am good.

[@MsTerry-yr4ry]

Fast-forward to 2:02, to get to the point. You’re welcome. 😊 P.S., you can take other supplements, with this, and get the benefits of BOTH.

[@PatrycjaNazir]

I always say everything to be taken in moderation.

[@meta767]

Spirulina has like twice as mush protein than pure peanutbutter

[@YouEatPlants]

You can’t eat that much of it though