Spirulina
Freshwater alkaline lakes
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Traditionally used to support
Traditionally used to support steady energy, iron intake and everyday nourishment.
How to make
A teaspoon of powder blended into juice, smoothies or water.
Related symptoms
Pairs well with
Origin & tradition
Where it comes from
Harvested from alkaline lakes — Lake Chad in Africa and Lake Texcoco in Mexico.
How it’s been used through history
The Aztecs skimmed it from Lake Texcoco and dried it into cakes called tecuitlatl, while the Kanembu of Chad still make dihé cakes eaten with millet and sauce.
Caution
Source matters — choose tested, contaminant-free algae. Not suited to autoimmune conditions without guidance.
Recipes with Spirulina
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Mineral content varies by source. For educational use only. Consult healthcare provider.