I suspect that the benefits of GLA in Spirulina are even
more than what the studies have found since these studies often use vegetable oils for their GLA source, and the other
inflammatory compounds in vegetable oils can interfere with the anti-
inflammatory ability.
The viral bugs that cause a cold or flu stimulate formation of
inflammatory compounds in the body, which are to blame for many, if not most, symptoms.13 As in many chicken soup recipes, Rennard's version calls for nutrient - rich ingredients like onions, carrots, celery, parsley, sweet potatoes, turnips, and
more, which also release nutrients into the broth - base to make a power - packed punch of nutrition and cold - fighting potential.