| All around the world, more and more people are | | | | are often used in its treatment in the form of |
| being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome | | | | supplements. These are marked by high |
| (CFS). This has been specially found quite | | | | phytonutrient content and have numerous health |
| commonly among employees and workers. The | | | | benefits for the body and its functioning. Spirulina |
| syndrome has a major impact on the overall | | | | is one such superfood. It is a form of blue green |
| productivity of the individual. The major discerning | | | | algae and is a single celled species. These algae |
| characteristic of this CFS is the presence of a | | | | are well over three billion years old and have been |
| fatigue which is close to debilitating. The | | | | referred to as the most perfect food produced |
| symptoms are variable and most of the times | | | | by nature. |
| the condition goes undetected and continues to | | | | A superfood formula with spirulina includes a large |
| negatively affect the daily routine of the individual. | | | | amount of proteins, essential fatty acids, |
| The major core symptoms of chronic fatigue | | | | polysaccharides, gamma linolenic acid, B complex |
| syndrome are often quite similar to those of | | | | vitamins and amino acids. This rich source of |
| exhaustion. Severe fatigue accompanied by | | | | nutrients can help the overall metabolism of the |
| headaches and joint pains are very commonly | | | | body and prevent many diet related ailments. It |
| seen. Apart from these, a low grade fever and | | | | helps in the treatment of chronic fatigue |
| lack of freshness even after sleep are also signs | | | | syndrome by giving the body energy though |
| of CFS. The reasons for its onset have not been | | | | fatty acids and the polysaccharides. It is known to |
| clinically isolated, but the common opinion is that | | | | aid the release of essential nutrients from the |
| extreme anxiety or stress may be one of its | | | | foods consumed and the production of B6 which |
| causes. Poor eating habits are often triggers to | | | | promotes the production of bodily energy. The |
| this kind of a syndrome. The degree of the | | | | advantages of this superfood are not limited to |
| symptoms tends to be variable for different | | | | CFS. It is by nature anti-inflammatory, antioxidant |
| people. Most wellness programs aim at the | | | | and detoxifying. It is also said to cause regression |
| elimination of this stress and eating habits. | | | | of cancer, reduction in cholesterol and improve |
| Workers often tend to be more affected due to | | | | the overall digestive system. |
| the nature of their work and the involved stress. | | | | Chronic fatigue syndrome can cripple the daily life |
| The CFS as such has no cure, though the | | | | of any individual. In workers, it can cause a |
| symptoms can be individually targeted with the | | | | plummet in the overall performance and |
| use of medications. A change in the eating style | | | | efficiency. Spirulina can help in dealing with its |
| accompanied by use of alternative therapies and | | | | symptoms. The prevention of CFS is important |
| exercise is very helpful in the reduction of these | | | | and the needed elimination of stress and |
| symptoms. Acupuncture, homeopathy, herbs and | | | | inculcation of better eating patterns can be |
| nutritional supplements are very useful in | | | | achieved through wellness programs. |
| removing its debilitating effect.Superfood varieties | | | | |