Spirulina Backed by the UN

ALGAE Spirulina "can save lives" and help fight malnutrition across the world, a UN agency's goodwill ambassador has said.Spirulina is the common name for human and animal food supplements produced primarily from two species of cyanobacteria (also known as blue-green algae): Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima. Spirulina is cultivated around the world and is used as a human dietary supplement as well as a whole food. It is available in tablet, flake and powder form. It is also used as a feed supplement in the aquaculture, aquarium and poultry industries.Maria Cedrell, goodwill ambassador of IIMSAM (Inter-governmental Institution for the Use of Micro-Algae Spirulina against Malnutrition), said the agency had projects in Fallujah, Iraq, and in Gaza.The Fallujah project was started by IIMSAM goodwill ambassador from Iraq, Sheikh Tarik al-Abdullah. Greenlife Fallujah is a $4mn project for the victims of malnutrition. Abdullah is the chief facilitator of the project and has contributed 40 hectares of land in Fallujah for the cultivation of Spirulina. The project was officially launched at the UN headquarters in New York on April 16.The first phase of the project will be completed shortly.IIMSAM is a Permanent Observer Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Council.Cedrell said there was no substitute for Spirulina since it reproduced faster than any other species. "From a small area, you can pick a small portion every day continuously. You cannot do it with any other kind of food".Spirulina also acted as a medicine, she said. "Our job is to spread knowledge about Spirulina as much as possible, especially where there is malnutrition. Every second, there is a child dying because of malnutrition."Cedrell said just two/three grams a day of Spirulina provided enough nutrition.Spirulina is grown in several countries, including India, the US, Cuba, Argentina, Italy, China and Turkey, she added.

Anti-Aging Supplements Get the Vote on Oprah

The acai berry, used for thousands of years in Central and South America, has recently hit the health food store shelves in America and is showing more promise than many of its superfood predecessors. In fact, it's been voted #1 superfood on Oprah. Feelgoodforlife.com covers the basics on the acai berry, what it can do for you and why you might want to consider using it to replace your other anti-aging supplements.

The acai berry won the number one position due to its remarkable combination of anti-aging nutrients and wide range of healthful effects.

The antioxidant content is 10 times more potent than that of red grapes. Antioxidants fight the free radicals accumulated through the body's natural processes, environmental pollution, smoking and the synthetic chemicals in our food and water. Free radicals cause a reduction in cellular function, sometimes so severe the cell actually dies. According to research published in the New York Times, free radicals have been linked to diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and about 60 other diseases. They are also considered to be a primary cause of aging. The acai berry antioxidants are among the most powerful of anti-aging supplements.

The acai berry is also high in the fiber needed for a healthy digestive system and the healthy fats now known to play a vital role in cardiovascular health. It is also rich in amino acids, the building blocks of protein, and the specific trace minerals needed for muscle regeneration.
Superfoods have been the subject of much research for nearly 100 years, and almost all are considered beneficial as anti-aging supplements as they contain the life-giving nutrients that help prevent degeneration. Other stars include the goji berry, bee pollen, blue/green algae, chlorella, and spirulina. While all are very beneficial, the acai berry's unique combination of nutrients has earned it the #1 position and is the current favorite among anti-aging supplements.

For more information on the anti-aging properties of the acai berry and other anti-aging supplements, visit FeelGoodforLife.com.