You could overdose on phytoplankton but most commonly an overdose on phytoplankton would just cause some side effects such as stomach upset or diarrhea or constipation.
Phytoplankton is worth taking because of it's ability to strengthen your cell membranes and also induce cell regeneration.
Phytoplankton is high in Vitamin E, bioflavonoids, beta-Carotene and alanine which also helps strengthen and improve your immune system.
The side effects of taking phytoplankton are nausea, burping, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, stomach pain or stomach discomfort, joint pain and heartburn.
Phytoplankton does expire and has a shelf life of around 12 months.
Phytoplankton will also settle out of suspension and also die if left packed down on the bottom too long.
Phytoplankton does not need to be refrigerated as it contains preserving agents which prevent the phytoplankton from going bad.
You can keep phytoplankton at room temperature and it will be just fine.
Phytoplankton is edible and is most often eaten as a supplement.
When phytoplankton is eaten as a supplement it's thought to be a mood lifter and is recommended as an addition to depression diet treatment plans.
Phytoplankton Supplementation Lowers Muscle Damage and Sustains Performance across Repeated Exercise Bouts in Humans and Improves Antioxidant Capacity in a Mechanistic Animal.
The phytoplankton powder tastes green, healthy, slightly aquatic.
Not disimilar to spirulina, chlorella or wild blue green algae if you've ever taste those but, we think, milder, sweeter and more palatable.
If you have any problem with the taste of phytoplankton, simply mix it into juice or a smoothie and you won't notice it!
Phytoplankton and algae form the bases of aquatic food webs.
They are eaten by primary consumers like zooplankton, small fish, and crustaceans.
Primary consumers are in turn eaten by fish, small sharks, corals, and baleen whales.
Most phytoplankton are harmless to animals.
However, a few species can produce toxic, or poisonous, chemicals.
Some dinoflagellates and diatoms can make poisonous compounds that cause diarrhea, paralysis, dizziness, and even memory loss.
Not only do marine phytoplankton toxins cause seafood poisoning, but they also induce skin, liver, hepatic, and gastrointestinal tumor promotion activity.
Additionally, the toxins cause allergic reactions, irritants, headaches, and several other diseases.