Reduces Blood Pressure
Research has found that spirulina may positively affect blood pressure and cholesterol levels, two major risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
Spirulina contains high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are nutrients commonly lacking in Western diets. Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce inflammation and improve blood vessel function.
Studies have found that these nutrients can lower blood pressure by improving the function of vascular endothelium cells (cells lining the inner walls of blood vessels), which are critical to keeping blood vessels healthy. Omega-3 acids also help to keep cholesterol from building up in arteries, while omega-6s help to relax the blood vessels and decrease blood pressure.
