spirulina powder

[mobster]

do you use this on pigeons? what is the effect supplementing them with spirulina.

[Guest shadow]

Never heard of it

[ALF]

NOR ME

[Guest Paulo]

Spirulina is a genus of filamentous cyanobacteria (commonly called blue-green algae), with a coil-like shape. ITIS recognises 13 species.

 

Spirulina is also the commercial name for the species Arthrospira platensis (previously known as Spirulina platensis), which is cultivated around the world as a food source. Some assert that it is a very rich source of nutrition; records of the Spanish Conqustadores suggest the Aztecs may have harvested Spirulina for use as a food [1]. Spirulina Pantensis is the primary food source for the lesser flamingo.[2].

 

It is currently popular as a health food in North America and Europe, often taken as a dietary supplement in the form of a powder or a tablet.

 

Spirulina's advocates say that it is a low fat, low calorie, cholesterol-free source of protein (65-72% protein) containing all the essential amino acids. It may contain antioxidants, and therefore help to defend against 'free radicals', which are believed to be a major factor in aging and can lead to ailments like cancer, arthritis, and cataracts. Many believe that it helps combat problems as disparate as diabetes,cancer,ADHD, anemia, atmospheric pollution and radiation poisoning. Another potential benefit: gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is said to be present in spirulina, dissolves fat deposits, helps prevent heart problems and reduces "bad cholesterol". The National Cancer Institute, USA, has additionally announced that sulfolipids in spirulina are remarkably active against HIV. Regular intake of spirulina could even increase anti-viral activity, stimulate the immune system, reduce kidney toxicity, improve wound healing, and reduce radiation sickness, believers claim.

 

The amount of bio-available vitamin B12 may be in dispute. Several biological assays can be used to verify the presence of vitamin B12. [3] The most popular is the US Pharmacopeia method using the Lactobacillus leichmannii assay. Studies using this method have shown spirulina to be a poor source of human-available vitamin B12. [4] However, this assay does not actually differentiate between human-avialable and non-human-available B12. A more recently developed assay using Ochromonas malhamensis, responds only to human-available B12, and studies using this method have shown Spirulina to be a significant source of human-available B12. [5]

 

Spirulina extract is effective for the clinical improvement of melanosis and keratosis due to chronic arsenic poisoning. [6]

 

Contains the following:-

 

vitamin A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, vitamin K, biotin, pantothenic acid, beta carotene (source of vitamin A).

Minerals: calcium, manganese, iron, chromium, phosphorus, molybdenum, iodine, chloride, magnesium, sodium, zinc, potassium, selenium, germanium, copper, boron.

 

Contains: phycocyanin, chlorophyll, carotenoids.

 

Contains: myxoxanthophyll, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin, echinenone and other xanthophylls.

 

gamma linolenic acid, glycolipids, sulfolipids, polysaccharides.

 

Amino acids: isoleucine, phenylalanine, leucine, threonine, lysine, tryptophan, methionine, valine, alanine, glycine, arginine, histidine, aspartic acid, proline, cystine, serine, glutamic acid, tyrosine.

 

There are no official recommendations for servings of spirulina.

 

[Guest Paulo]

I know a few people who talked it but never heard of it being used with pigeons. I wouldn't bother you'd get most of whats in it by using good vitaman supplement and supplying pickpots to the birds. Any vits and minerals that are not used are just pooed out

[mobster]

i had a loft visit with a fancier here and ive seen cans of spirulina powder near his loft. he told me that he use it as a supplemant for his racing pigeons. i dont know if it is bec of this spirulina powder made his pigeons gain good results in the race.

[Guest]

HeeeeeeHeeeeeeeeeHeeeeeeeeeeeeee Don,

 

We have done the same thing in the past, put a packet of product Steve used in the Koi pond on the shelf in the loft, a week after one of our clubmates had a packet sitting on his shelf.

 

As for Spirulina I've heard of many fanciers using it including Crazy Al, and Heritage Acres Pellets have spirulina in.

 

I have a supply in my loft, as it is a natural product, I'm not wolly sure of the bebefits but I put a spoonfull on their feed once a week. Can't do any harm as it's natural

[mobster]

but this fancier is a friend and he has this whiteboard which he wrote the daily feeding/medication scheds. for sure the flyers dont know how to read.

[Guest Paulo]

"mobster--be careful what you see in other people's loft. I keep several bottles/cans in my loft just to "mess with flyers minds". I even put food coloring in the water to make them wonder what I'm useing.''

 

 

I like it Don pys warfare my dad tells me off for letting other fancier's in their garden I asked him whi it mattered so much and he said it wasn't about any secrets it was about making them annoyed cause they didn't know what was going on.

 

Have put an order in for some bolts for the gates and some leylandi trees to screen my top secret pigeon racing hq from next door. lol

[Guest slugmonkey]

   I love the "war fare" I use a LOT of diffrent products including seaweed some are full of trace minerals others iodine, depends on where its grown and what type of plant it is derived from are you after a food source ( look at the enzymes can it be digested ) also pay attention to processing ( will my birds need more water ) another consideration is how to administer  ( DO I NEED TO OIL AND SPRINKLE THE FOOD ) another is it oil based or water based and how can I increase absorption !!!!

[Guest slugmonkey]

 

 

 

A point should be noted here spirulina is a higer order plant, as where blue green alge is as described as an alge

 

I.E. Spirulina is a seaweed as where alge is described as SLIME ( not a opinion )

 

  they are VERY diffrent in form, Most Spirulina are commercially considerd a food source, as the blue green alge were considered a supplement-

      

one converted to low cost food pellets , the other harvested for its value as a dietary supplement