User:Herb5902/spirulina

main active component is called phycocyanin

Benefits:
 * allergic rhinitis
 * anemia (high iron content)
 * blood sugar
 * higher insulin levels
 * regulates oxidative and inflammatory pathways
 * Eye health (beta carotene)
 * gum disease
 * counteracts pollutants, such as:
 * arsenic
 * fluoride
 * iron
 * lead
 * mercury
 * boosts CD4 count
 * antibacterial, and antiviral properties
 * Phycocyanininhibits TNF-α and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression

Side effects:
 * diarrhea
 * headache