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A supplement that I take and comment about frequently is (Spirulina & Chorella), this is a study that shows the level of choline in Spirulina. Improving my diet

by jimkri 11mo ago

A supplement that I take and comment about frequently is (Spirulina & Chorella), this is a study that shows the level of choline in Spirulina. Improving my diet and using a supplement like algae has had the most impact on my anxiety levels and focus. Mindfulness meditation also helps with consistent action to understand where my mind and body are at each day. Research - Functional properties of bioactive compounds from Spirulina spp.: Current status and future trends (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9513730/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9513730/)

IT4MD 11mo ago
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freedomben 11mo ago
Would you mind sharing the brand, and how much of it you take?
- codr7 11mo ago
  I need pretty massive doses of algae, handfulls of pressed tablets per day, to see a difference. I'd recommend ramping that up gradually though.
  - markoman 11mo ago
    Thanks for commenting on this supplement. What reactions or symptoms should we look for in order to suggest that we're ramping up too quickly on it? Are we talking gastrointestinal effects or something else?
    - codr7 11mo ago
      I don't know, just a good idea in general. I've been pretty careless with ramping up dosage myself without any issues.
- jimkri 11mo ago
  Yeah for sure, this is what I buy on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAB10ZI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAB10ZI) and the dosage depends on what you are experiencing. I was doubling my dosage, but have lowered it back to the recommended dosage on the package (10 pills, they are tiny). I have also taken the powered version but the umami taste is really strong, so I went back to the pill version. I like to take it with Psyllium Husk Fiber / Metamucil to help increase the fiber in my diet since the higher dosage is like eating a lot of kale at one time, it can move through you super quickly. Here are some studies that I commented before that I have read that has helped with learning more about the supplements and the dosages depending on what you are experiencing: - High-dose supplementation of Chlorella and Spirulina increases beneficial gut Bacteria in healthy ICR mice: A 90-day feeding study (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2025.106796 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2025.106796) - Spirulina in Clinical Practice: Evidence-Based Human Applications (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3136577/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3136577/) - Effect of spirulina and chlorella alone and combined on the healing process of diabetic wounds: an experimental model of diabetic rats (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212205/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212205/) - Beneficial Effects of Spirulina Consumption on Brain Health ( https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030676 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030676) This is a new study that I found, that I'm going to read, but it shows the impact on neuroinflammation, and from experience the supplement has helped me with inflammation, and why I think it has helped with my ADHD/Anxiety.
  - freedomben 11mo ago
    Amazingly helpful, thank you so much! On a meta note, I have a deep love and appreciation for people like yourself who share this kind of info. It's been quite helpful for me on my own health journey.
    - jimkri 11mo ago
      No problem! Thanks! It's something I have been researching for a while, and has really benefited me. It's different for everyone, but has had a impact on me, and then leads to other dietary changes that can lead to more change.
kmos 11mo ago
I think I can't take Spirulina due to Hashimoto.
- xutopia 11mo ago
  Spirulina is not a good source of choline. You'd need about 6 cups of it per day to get it. I think the person commenting is just interested in spirulina itself and is misguided about its benefits. The studies listed as part of this thread show people taking 3-4 grams per day for 8 weeks... that's less than 1% of choline RDI. Not very relevant to our conversation.
  - jimkri 11mo ago
    Spirulina is a source of choline, I never stated it was a main source. I fully understand the benefits of the supplement, and have read many studies on it.
- jimkri 11mo ago
  I agree, from what I have found in studies for anyone that have autoimmune diseases or are on heavy medications, it can make them worse. Thats been the main area that have been the negative impact of the supplement. It's something that should be watched as you take it and/or discussed with a doctor if you are dealing with other health conditions.
xutopia 11mo ago
People have to stop trying to depend on supplements for what a diet should provide. Neither spirulina nor chlorella are good sources of choline. For example if you had to take spirulina you'd need about 6 cups per day to reach RDI. Way to risk getting elevated uric acid, vitamin A overload or a slew of other intestinal issues. Compare with 3-4 eggs... or 90g of beef liver I know what I would take.
- skeezyjefferson 11mo ago
  > Way to risk getting elevated uric acid, vitamin A overload or a slew of other intestinal issues. I thought vegatables = good? You can never eat too many greens I think youll find is the prevailing wisdom
  - swiftcoder 11mo ago
    Spirulina is not really what is mean by a "green" in that context. You probably can't physically ingest enough spinach/kale/etc to do yourself any harm. Powdered algae is not necessarily such a sure thing
- jimkri 11mo ago
  I stated the supplement has choline and has helped with my anxiety. I never stated it was a main source of choline.
- soganess 11mo ago
  3 or 4 eggs a day? 90g beef liver? Sign me up for those pills, Bill. Like 120 eggs a month, 1400 eggs a years. That is what you envision as the healthier alternative?
  - jamal-kumar 11mo ago
    Liver can be pretty good if you spice it up Jamaican style. I regularly make this for people who tell me they don't like liver and they just love it. Pretty easy - Fresh and whole tumeric, ginger, garlic, onions, thyme, oregano, and as much scotch bonnet as you can handle. Soak the liver in brined water or milk for a few hrs and it will draw out a lot of the strong taste as well (French technique). Stew in some water after sautéing the onions to your liking. Same recipe works for stewing heart meat if that's something more to your liking, and it also contains a lot of the same nutrients that a lot of people are lacking in modern westernized diets. Consider what other predators do when they get to their prey: They go straight for the liver and heart. However if you don't like the idea of trying new things, and just want something in pill form, honestly lecithin or even better citicoline is the way to go in my opinion
sizzle 11mo ago
Thoughts on Alpha-GPC or Citicoline supplements for choline?
- ac29 11mo ago
  I've tried both and strongly prefer citicholine (specifically cognizin, though non brand name is probably fine).
  - sizzle 11mo ago
    I read it increased stroke rate?
sharts 11mo ago
How long did it take to begin noticing?

by jimkri 11mo ago

IT4MD 11mo ago

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freedomben 11mo ago

Would you mind sharing the brand, and how much of it you take?

codr7 11mo ago
I need pretty massive doses of algae, handfulls of pressed tablets per day, to see a difference. I'd recommend ramping that up gradually though.
- markoman 11mo ago
  Thanks for commenting on this supplement. What reactions or symptoms should we look for in order to suggest that we're ramping up too quickly on it? Are we talking gastrointestinal effects or something else?
  - codr7 11mo ago
    I don't know, just a good idea in general. I've been pretty careless with ramping up dosage myself without any issues.
jimkri 11mo ago
Yeah for sure, this is what I buy on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAB10ZI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FAB10ZI) and the dosage depends on what you are experiencing. I was doubling my dosage, but have lowered it back to the recommended dosage on the package (10 pills, they are tiny). I have also taken the powered version but the umami taste is really strong, so I went back to the pill version. I like to take it with Psyllium Husk Fiber / Metamucil to help increase the fiber in my diet since the higher dosage is like eating a lot of kale at one time, it can move through you super quickly. Here are some studies that I commented before that I have read that has helped with learning more about the supplements and the dosages depending on what you are experiencing: - High-dose supplementation of Chlorella and Spirulina increases beneficial gut Bacteria in healthy ICR mice: A 90-day feeding study (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2025.106796 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2025.106796) - Spirulina in Clinical Practice: Evidence-Based Human Applications (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3136577/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3136577/) - Effect of spirulina and chlorella alone and combined on the healing process of diabetic wounds: an experimental model of diabetic rats (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212205/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8212205/) - Beneficial Effects of Spirulina Consumption on Brain Health ( https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030676 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14030676) This is a new study that I found, that I'm going to read, but it shows the impact on neuroinflammation, and from experience the supplement has helped me with inflammation, and why I think it has helped with my ADHD/Anxiety.
- freedomben 11mo ago
  Amazingly helpful, thank you so much! On a meta note, I have a deep love and appreciation for people like yourself who share this kind of info. It's been quite helpful for me on my own health journey.
  - jimkri 11mo ago
    No problem! Thanks! It's something I have been researching for a while, and has really benefited me. It's different for everyone, but has had a impact on me, and then leads to other dietary changes that can lead to more change.

kmos 11mo ago

I think I can't take Spirulina due to Hashimoto.

xutopia 11mo ago
Spirulina is not a good source of choline. You'd need about 6 cups of it per day to get it. I think the person commenting is just interested in spirulina itself and is misguided about its benefits. The studies listed as part of this thread show people taking 3-4 grams per day for 8 weeks... that's less than 1% of choline RDI. Not very relevant to our conversation.
- jimkri 11mo ago
  Spirulina is a source of choline, I never stated it was a main source. I fully understand the benefits of the supplement, and have read many studies on it.
jimkri 11mo ago
I agree, from what I have found in studies for anyone that have autoimmune diseases or are on heavy medications, it can make them worse. Thats been the main area that have been the negative impact of the supplement. It's something that should be watched as you take it and/or discussed with a doctor if you are dealing with other health conditions.

xutopia 11mo ago

People have to stop trying to depend on supplements for what a diet should provide. Neither spirulina nor chlorella are good sources of choline. For example if you had to take spirulina you'd need about 6 cups per day to reach RDI. Way to risk getting elevated uric acid, vitamin A overload or a slew of other intestinal issues. Compare with 3-4 eggs... or 90g of beef liver I know what I would take.

skeezyjefferson 11mo ago
> Way to risk getting elevated uric acid, vitamin A overload or a slew of other intestinal issues. I thought vegatables = good? You can never eat too many greens I think youll find is the prevailing wisdom
- swiftcoder 11mo ago
  Spirulina is not really what is mean by a "green" in that context. You probably can't physically ingest enough spinach/kale/etc to do yourself any harm. Powdered algae is not necessarily such a sure thing
jimkri 11mo ago
I stated the supplement has choline and has helped with my anxiety. I never stated it was a main source of choline.
soganess 11mo ago
3 or 4 eggs a day? 90g beef liver? Sign me up for those pills, Bill. Like 120 eggs a month, 1400 eggs a years. That is what you envision as the healthier alternative?
- jamal-kumar 11mo ago
  Liver can be pretty good if you spice it up Jamaican style. I regularly make this for people who tell me they don't like liver and they just love it. Pretty easy - Fresh and whole tumeric, ginger, garlic, onions, thyme, oregano, and as much scotch bonnet as you can handle. Soak the liver in brined water or milk for a few hrs and it will draw out a lot of the strong taste as well (French technique). Stew in some water after sautéing the onions to your liking. Same recipe works for stewing heart meat if that's something more to your liking, and it also contains a lot of the same nutrients that a lot of people are lacking in modern westernized diets. Consider what other predators do when they get to their prey: They go straight for the liver and heart. However if you don't like the idea of trying new things, and just want something in pill form, honestly lecithin or even better citicoline is the way to go in my opinion

sizzle 11mo ago

Thoughts on Alpha-GPC or Citicoline supplements for choline?

ac29 11mo ago
I've tried both and strongly prefer citicholine (specifically cognizin, though non brand name is probably fine).
- sizzle 11mo ago
  I read it increased stroke rate?

sharts 11mo ago

How long did it take to begin noticing?