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spirulina gain weight
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurdeep Sareen answered
Specializes in Pharmacology
Not really: Spiriulina is plant based protein, therefore is not meant to get you fat. In order to gain weight, your diet must consist of higher amounts of carboh ... Read More
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Worthless: Get involved seriously with aerobic and resistance training. Get to a serious gym and make friends with serious athletes. It's a wonderful gift to giv ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Eat healthy high: calorie foods. Eat 6 meals/day. Work on strength training to build large muscle groups. Workout w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least ... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
No: It's nothing but aquatic bacteria that contain chlorophyll. Like everything else, they contain some biomolecules but the stuff itself won't ... Read More
A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Martin Fried answered
36 years experience General Practice
1-8 grams/day: Researchers studying spirulina's effects on health have used a variety of doses, ranging from 1 to 8.4 g daily. Spirulina has not been proven effectiv ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Shaym Puppala answered
25 years experience Internal Medicine
High in protein: Spirulina is an edible bacteria high in protein, containing all the essential amino acids that you need in a day. Protein is filling, and so less lik ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael H. T. Sia answered
31 years experience Pediatrics
See below:: Exact measurements are not as important as changes in height- weight in corellating w/health status. Knowing basic growth parameters with changes over ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
Widely available: Spirulina is readily available at health food stores & even pharmacies like walgreen's, as well as from many online sources such as amazon.Com, swanso ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Charlap answered
37 years experience Holistic Medicine
Unclear: Rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that may help protect cells from damage. It contains b complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stuart Higano answered
37 years experience Cardiology
Spirulina: Spirulina, or blue-green algae, has not been shiwn to be effective for a wide range of ailments, and if contaminated, could be harmful. See http://www ... Read More
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