The potential neurotoxicity of blue-green algae supplements remains a concern.
Is Blue-Green Algae Good for You?
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What about blue-green algae supplements?
Historically, the concern has been about a neurotoxin called BMAA. Should we continue to avoid blue-green algae? Yes.
Previously, the only two places you could find that neurotoxin was in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, and on your health food store shelf, in the form of blue-green algae supplements.
But now, it’s been found a third place—in the brains of those dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. I’d continue to stay away from the stuff.
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What about blue-green algae supplements?
Historically, the concern has been about a neurotoxin called BMAA. Should we continue to avoid blue-green algae? Yes.
Previously, the only two places you could find that neurotoxin was in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, and on your health food store shelf, in the form of blue-green algae supplements.
But now, it’s been found a third place—in the brains of those dying from Lou Gehrig’s disease. I’d continue to stay away from the stuff.
To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. This is just an approximation of the audio contributed by veganmontreal.
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Image thanks to Ohio Sea Grant via Flickr
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