Celestial Voyage – Scooby Snack #1

Hebanthe eriantha, commonly known as “Suma” or “Suma Root” is a plant found throughout South America. Suma’s roots have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and have a wide variety of potential health benefits for the brain, immune, and digestive systems.  It also boosts energy, protects vital organs, increases hormone synthesis, and may even fight cancer. 

Suma is an adaptogen, which means that it improves the body’s ability to cope with stress and provides resistance against diseases and various harmful biological and environmental factors.

Suma root may be a potent anti-cancer supplement.  However, in most of the studies, suma generally appears to slow down the rate of tumor growth, but not reverse or cure it altogether.  Therefore, while suma may help prevent cancer and slow its progression, it should not be mistaken for a cancer cure.

Ecdysteroids from Suma plant act like anabolic steroids, the hormones involved in building muscle. Ecdysteroids can enhance physical strength and athletic performance without the negative side effects associated with traditional steroids.

Bee pollen provides a natural energy and vitamin boost. Full of vitamins, minerals proteins, lipids, carotenoids + bioflavonoids it has to offer, it is also used for its antibacterial, antifungal + antiviral properties.

Bee pollen can increase blood flow to the body’s nervous system, helping reduce stress.

It is high in bioflavonoids, which strengthen capillaries, protect against free radical damage and has anti-inflammatory effects.

Eating bee pollen may help reduce inflammation, support the immune system, as well as lower cholesterol naturally.

Researchers have found that bee pollen has very high antioxidant properties similar to those of fermented foods. Antioxidants keep people healthy by counteracting oxidants such as air pollution and cigarette smoke that can damage the body.

Spirulina is a blue-green algae, and is believed to be one of the oldest life forms on Earth.

First used by the Aztecs as an endurance-booster, spirulina is considered a superfood— an all-in-one source of nutrients. In studies, spirulina enhanced endurance, significantly increasing the time it took for people to become fatigued.

Spirulina also contains magnesium. Magnesium mineral supports normal daily functions like muscle use and your heartbeat. It’s also responsible for producing protein and creating energy.

Many antioxidants in spirulina have anti-inflammatory effects in the body.

It has the ability to modulate immune functions and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the release of histamine by mast cells. Multiple studies investigating the efficacy and the potential clinical applications of Spirulina in treating several diseases have been performed and a few randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews suggest that this alga may improve several symptoms and may even have an anticancer, antiviral and antiallergic effects. 

Phycocyanin — the a plant pigment that gives spirulina its blue-green color — has been found to not only reduce inflammation in the body, but also block tumor growth and kill cancer cells. The immune-enhancing protein is being studied for its potential in cancer treatment.