Thanks for your reply. Spirulina does indeed have many benefits! This prepraration contains not only Spirulina, but a combination of the best and most beneficial algae on the planet. This combination halted cancer in lab animals – and later was reformulated into a human version as well that halted a pancreatic cancer epidemic in one family.

In combination, the four algae have a greater positive impact on the body’s ability to function than do single species although they are also beneficial as you have seen. You can read about that here: http://www.optimumchoices.com/BioSuperfood-Algae-Spirulina.htm

Also, you’re right – the source is very important. Since virtually no waters of the earth are unpolluted, these algae are grown hydroponically in closed bio-reactors in the pristine environment of Siberia.

My holistic vet actually recommended the spirulina for 1 cat in part b/c of it’s benefit in dealing with allergies and I HAVE seen great benefits with this alone used in a separate cat who had a once time overgrooming occurance to the point of balding himself due to a random unknown allergic reaction (not fleas). He did need to have a few weeks of the spirulina daily for it to kick in but it worked amazingly and we avoided the cortisone shot.

I have heard it’s important to know your source of algae as they can readily pick up toxic metals from the waters they’re grown in. Thanks for writing about this! I may look into it!

-Danielle, NY