Spirulina a great source of B12

HAVE you ever wondered what the difference is between Spirulina and Chlorella, or between Wheat grass and Barley grass? Or whether you can take them all together? I get asked this all the time. You can take them together if you wish, or if you have a particular health concern you may choose one over the other.

Spirulina contains all the essential amino acids, amino acids are the building blocks of protein. It’s an excellent source of vitamins A, K1, K2, and B12, manganese, chromium and GLA. It’s high in Iron but in an easy to digest form which is easy to absorb. Many people choose Spirulina for energy especially active people or those involved in sports. It’s also popular among vegetarians and vegans. You can add it to smoothies, juices, yoghurts, or protein balls.

Chlorella contains some iron, protein and GLA, but Spirulina is richer in all of these. However, Chlorella is higher in Chlorophyll than Spirulina with almost double the amount. One important use of chlorophyll is to detox the liver. Therefore many people will choose Chlorella when they want a combination of nutrients and detoxification. It’s often the preferred choice when people want to detox.

What about the grasses? What’s the difference between wheat grass and barley grass? They both provide a source of chlorophyll, the green, magnesium-rich pigment found in plants. They both contain a wide range of nutrients including calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, and vitamins A, C, E, K, and folate. They’re a source of the antioxidant, superoxide dismutase, an important enzyme that protects cells in the body from damage.

Wheat grass is commonly chosen for energy, as well as for immune support because of its high level of antioxidants, whereas Barley grass is often chosen to help main a healthy blood pH level. A healthy pH level will have a beneficial effect on skin conditions and also all arthritic conditions. Barley grass contains a slightly higher protein percentage than wheat grass.

You can take one or the other, or you can combine algae’s and grasses. The choice is yours, but they do make an interesting addition to your diet.