A quick tour of online info, starting with Ahiflower Oil ...
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https://holisticprimarycare.net/topics/ ... lammation/
"Ahiflower Oil: A New Option for Boosting Omegas & Reducing Inflammation"
"After Ahiflower supplementation, LPS-stimulated macrophages had a 45% higher interleukin-10 (IL-10) expression. IL-10 is an anti-inflammatory cytokine that is part of the body’s natural 'quelling' response to pro-inflammatory events."
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https://www.wellandgood.com/ahiflower-oil/
"Another Plant-Based Answer to Fish Oil - but It’s Not Perfect"
"Your brain in particular prefers the long-chain type of omega-3s, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are found in fish and other foods."
"Known for being rich in the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), ahiflower oil also contains high amounts of stearidonic acid (SDA). You’ll find SDA - a lesser-known omega-3 fatty acid - in other vegan staples, like hemp seed oil and spirulina."
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https://www.wellandgood.com/vegan-omega-3-sources/
"ALA is still the most common omega-3, however, and it's found mostly in plant foods. While our bodies can convert it to DHA and EPA, only a small percentage of ALA from plant sources is converted ... Therefore, relying on plant sources of omega-3s may still leave one deficient in DHA and EPA. In this case, it's super important to eat plenty of sea greens or check with your physician about taking an algae oil supplement"
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https://naturalfactors.com/en-us/articl ... part-diet/
"How to Make Sea Greens a Part of Your Diet"
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https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-algal-oil
"Algal Oil: Are There Health Benefits?"
"There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids — ALA, DHA, and EPA. Your body needs all three to function well. ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) is in foods such as flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and soybeans. The body can convert some ALA into DHA and EPA, but not a significant amount. For this reason, you need to get the rest of your essential fatty acids from other sources.
Most people get DHA and EPA from fish and fish oil. For vegetarians, vegans, and those with fish allergies, however, these sources aren’t ideal. Algal oil provides a substitute for fish and fish oil. It’s an oil made from certain types of microalgae. Usually, fish consume these microalgae and convert them into essential fatty acids that get stored in their tissue, which you eat. Algal oil skips the fish altogether."
"Algal oil contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). DHA and EPA are two of the most important omega-3 fatty acids. Algal oil also contains other important fatty acids called omega-9 fatty acids."
So, consume algal oil and skip the middleman (fish) ...
but fish are a good source of protein!
"What to do?" Whatever provides sufficient DHA and EPA ...
but sea greens may be an important food to include in one's diet
(sea greens from the Fukushima coast may be less desirable).
"But wait! There's more!" ...
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https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/blog/chl ... ood-heroes
"Why Chlorella and Spirulina Should Be Your Top 2 Superfoods"
"Chlorella and Spirulina are two of the most famous supergreen algae, so what are the differences? Both are single celled micro-algae, are fantastic sources of highly digestible complete protein and they are both extremely high in chlorophyll.
Chlorophyll is a green pigment which is instrumental in photosynthesis, much research has been done to suggest that this phytonutrient also has many benefits to our health. A surprising fact about chlorophyll is that its molecular structure is almost identical to that of haemoglobin, a critical part of human blood ... Other benefits of chlorophyll for us humans include; immune system support, potent antioxidant action, promotion of healthy circulation, it is anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and promotes a healthy digestive system."
See also:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ch ... -spirulina
"What’s the Difference Between Chlorella and Spirulina?"
"both offer their own unique benefits. One isn’t necessarily better than the other."
"In one study, 52 people who smoked cigarettes were supplemented with 6.3 grams of chlorella or a placebo for 6 weeks. Participants who received the supplement experienced a 44% increase in blood levels of vitamin C and a 16% increase in levels of vitamin E. Both of these vitamins have antioxidant properties. Furthermore, those who received a chlorella supplement also showed a significant decrease in DNA damage."
"Though chlorella offers some omega-3 fats, concentrated algal oil supplements are a better option
for those seeking alternatives to animal-based omega-3 supplements."
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https://www.webmd.com/diet/spirulina-health-benefits
"Spirulina: Are There Health Benefits?"
"Spirulina is rich in a range of vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, like vitamins E, C, and B6. Research finds that spirulina also boosts the production of white blood cells and antibodies that fight viruses and bacteria in your body."
Today's email spellchecker humor: "Replace 'spirulina' with 'spiritual'.
Later research ...
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https://dailyburn.com/life/health/micro ... -benefits/
"The Scoop on Spirulina: Should You Try This Microalgae?"
"Spirulina does have a lot of nutrients, but it isn’t cheap and ..."
Apparently, while
spirulina may be
spiritual,
so is economizing during severe inflation.
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https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/w ... 60056.html
"6 things to know about chlorophyll"
More research suggesting whole foods - not supplements -
are better sources for important nutrients.
Rod
On the other hand, two years have passed since this topic started
Update, 10/17/22 ...
An old message worth another visit ...