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What is Spirulina

Spirulina is a blue-green algae. It is a simple, one-celled form of algae that thrives in warm, alkaline fresh-water bodies. The name "spirulina" is derived from the Latin word for "helix" or "spiral"; denoting the physical configuration of the organism when it forms swirling, microscopic strands.

Spirulina is being developed as the "food of the future" because of its amazing ability to synthesize high-quality concentrated food more efficiently than any other algae. Most notably, Spirulina is 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein.

 

 

Spirulina also provides high concentrations of many other nutrients - amino acids, chelated minerals, pigmentations, rhamnose sugars (complex natural plant sugars), trace elements, enzymes - that are in an easily assimilable form.
Spirulina has been referred to as the most complete food supplement of all and provides a massive amount of nutrients for good health and wellbeing.

Spirulina is considered as Nature's complete supplement and is one of the most beneficial of all dietary supplements known. At 60 to 70% protein, it is higher in protein than any other natural food.

Spirulina is also rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Due to spirulina being extremely high concentration of nutrients, it is very filling and can be used people on a diet.

What is spirulina?
Spirulina embodies the simplest form of life and is one of the most natural foods you can eat.
Spirulina is 65 to 70 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance.
Beef has only 22 percent protein and also has a photosynthetic conversion rate of 8 to 10 percent, compared to only 3 percent in such plants as soybeans.

Many processed foods are nutritionally empty and leave us vulnerable to poor health, disease and low energy.
This is where a natural supplement like spirulina is so beneficial for overall health and vitality.
Medical evidence of benefits

It is recognized by the United Nations, the World Health Organization and NASA that spirulina provides crucial health benefits:
1. It strengthens the immune system
2. It supports cardiovascular health
3. It helps in lowering cholesterol levels
4. It improves gastrointestinal and digestive health
5. It acts as a natural cleansing and detoxification

Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina contains one of the most powerful combinations of nutrients ever known in any grain, herb or food including the following: Beta carotene

The carotene Spirulina is ten times more concentrated than carrots withvegetable protein without fat or cholestorol
Spirulina is the highest protein food with all the essential amino acids along with few calories.
Spirulina’s protein yield is 10 times that of soybeans, 20 times that of corn and 200 times greater than that of beef. Spirulina has a photosynthetic conversion rate of 8 to 10 percent, compared to only 3 percent in such land-growing plants as soybeans.

Fatty acids assist with good health and wellbeing
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) helps develop healthy babies in pregnant women.
Studies show nutritional deficiencies can block GLA production in the body, Spirulina is the only whole food with GLA.

Iron & minerals
Iron is essential to build a strong system and is the most common mineral deficiency. In fact, at least one laboratory study has demonstrated that the iron level in spirulina is equivalent to that contained in beef.
Spirulina is also rich in magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid).
High in B Complex vitamins
Spirulina is the highest source of B-12, one of the most important vitamins and essential for healthy nerves and tissue.
In addition, Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, usually found only in animal tissues.
Spirulina supplies 21/2 times the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin B12 and contains over twice the amount found in liver.
Phyltonutrinets

Sulfolipids & glycolipids, and the rainbow of natural pigments that give spirulina its deep green coloring.
Green (chlorophyll), blue (phycocyanin) and orange (carotenoids) colors absorb the sun’s energy and help growth.
Chlorophyll is a natural cleanser and is prevalent in Spirulina.

Green foods are good for everyone
Most people don’t eat the recommended 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables per day and this is where Spirulina can fill the gap. It can be taken in pill or in powder form with fruit juice and provides quick and easy nourishment
Spirulina is natural, packed with goodness, filling and is easy to take, so discover the benefits of this amazing food and make it part of your overall diet today.

 

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