How do you take your Spirulina/Chlorella/other untasty supplements?

[*Muffin*]

I just purchased some Spirulina from the health food store on Friday because I heard what an excellent supplement it is, but the only problem is...that ish taste straight RANK . At first I tried to just take it straight and then swig water behind it. Big mistake on my part. I thought I'd never get that taste out of my mouth. Then I tried mixing it in water, and it made the water all thick and chunky, almost resulting in me losing my lunch, lol. Now I want to try mixing it in some sort of pudding or shake to make it more palatable. So ladies, you have any suggestions?

 

[mamauv2]

I got the pills. Still a pretty bad taste but better than liquid, I'm sure.

 

[AVE One]

I mix mine in my smoothies/shakes.

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

probably should get pills next time. but I second mixing it in smoothies. I have a gross veggie drink from GNC that I mix with grape juice and it helps to keep my lunch down, lol

 

[Capoise]

I take it straight and chase it with some OJ.

 

[lavenderchic]

I usually make a shake with spiru-tein powder, green vibrance powder, wheat grass powder, fresh fruit and very vanilla silk or oj and maybe add some ice.

I hear apple, carrot and ginger helps with the taste.

I will never ever drink a shot of wheat grass alone or chased by an orange slice, that stuf is vile yuk yuk yuk!

 

[adw425]

I take the tablets, been taking them for years. I never noticed that they has a taste to them.

 

[miamisunshine]

I drink it with apple juice and it tastes good!

 

[katblack]

Chug a lug *colon *_^

The taste actually doesn't bother me, it reminds me of nori strips.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

I WAS taking the pills until I noticed that I had severe kidney pain and infections from them. I tried the super green.

 

[Belle Creole]

Well try clumping it up in some natural apple sauce--don't mix it just clump it up in a gigantic spoon and swallow. Pills are fine, but 2 issues can arise: 1. if you already take more than 3 it becomes a hassle. 2. your body has to work a lot harder to digest and get it to where it needs to go (a lot of work); lastly, I've read from several sources that there is a significant amount of the pill that is lost through the digestion process.

 

[babydollhair]

I mix my chlorella,and green food supplements with orange juice and just chug it down. getting ready to rights now!

 

[Msmia]

I drink Bolthouse Green Goodness Smoothies. It has Spirulina, Wheat Grass, Spinach and blue green algae and host of fruits to hide the taste. I take enough vitamins so I had to find a liquid in the mix. This helps me to get my veggies and fruits in one glass.

http://www.bolthouse.com/html/cs_green_juice_n.html

 

[*Muffin*]

I bought the powder because I would have had to take six pills vs. one teaspoon of the powder per serving. I figured the powder would last longer, but the taste is awful. I've been pretty much taking it straight and swigging water behind it.

 

[starfish888]

Those items that you mentioned are so rich in minerals and nutrients... Have you tried making a paste of it with some other natural agents like olive oil or honey and applying to your hair like a deep conditioner (with plastic cap either under a dryer or hot towel for a while, then wash)? This way, you may be able to get some benefit without gagging.

 

[*Muffin*]

Those items that you mentioned are so rich in minerals and nutrients... Have you tried making a paste of it with some other natural agents like olive oil or honey and applying to your hair like a deep conditioner (with plastic cap either under a dryer or hot towel for a while, then wash)? This way, you may be able to get some benefit without gagging.

Thanks for the advice! I've actually mastered how to take spirulina internally now. I just toss it in the back of my mouth and chug on some water . I've gotten used to the taste. I have thought about using it externally but I'm a cheapskate and I don't want to waste it taking it both internally and externally. The benefits will go to my hair if I take it internally, as well as the rest of my body. I may try to make a past of it like you said to try it out and see if I like it. It could be a great nutrifier like the Brahmi powder I have and will save me the effort of ordering it online.

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

I take the pills. Always have. Never knew they had the liquid. And now after reading this tread I won't take the liquid!!

 

[IndianAngel22]

Hmm Maybe I should try mixing mine in pudding. I just bought mine so I'm going to try mixing it in a smoothie. Chocolate pudding might be tasty though. Anyone tried? Could someone do it and let me know? LOL

 

[danigurl18]

I man up and take it with water!!!

 

[mariofmagdal]

I drink Bolthouse Green Goodness Smoothies. It has Spirulina, Wheat Grass, Spinach and blue green algae and host of fruits to hide the taste. I take enough vitamins so I had to find a liquid in the mix. This helps me to get my veggies and fruits in one glass.

http://www.bolthouse.com/html/cs_green_juice_n.html

This is the brand I drink too.

 

[dreamlovermd]

My throat will not open for anything that is nasty. I mix it with GRAPEFRUIT JUICE and you don't even taste the spirulina/chlorella. All you taste is the grapefruit juice.

Hope this helps.

 

[Platinum]

It's much easier to take it in pill form because I'm on the road for 5-6 days a week. I really don't have a lot of time to mix powders, shakes, etc.

 

[newflowers]

Woman up and suck it down!

After awhile, you get used to it; I don't think you ever learn to LIKE the taste, but it becomes not so bad.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I mix it in juice.

 

[janaq2003]

Has anyone had it make them constipated?

 

[Ballerina_Bun]

I take it straight! Well, when I get E3live shots, I never get a chaser and they look at me like I am crazy. my best friend always says, " Anyone who drinks that junk doesn't deserve a chaser " ... lol.

Otherwise, I just take it in pill form, when I am using it. I prefer the E3 Live though.

 

[franknbeans82]

i take chlorella capsules, so i don't have any taste issues. gah, now i'm tempted to add spirulina to the zillions of vits i already take. i'm not a pj, but i'm definitely becoming a vj.

 

[gadgetdiva]

Mine is in my shake- Fruitein Rainbow and I add psyllium husk powder to it to keep things 'moving'. I'm not one to use a blender so I get a shake cup, OJ and a 2 ice chunks (to agitate) shake it on my way out the door and drink it up!

 

[NicWhite]

I drink mine with plain water. I actually like the taste.

 

[SimJam]

I bought the powder and Ive only taken it 2 times.

it awfull I hvnt found a way to mask the taste - like what I envision day old fish poo wud taste like