Spirulina Extract Powder
Spirulina platensis Protein
Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina has been called a superfood because it contains the most
remarkable concentration of nutrients known in any food, plant,
grain or herb. It's the highest protein food- over 60% all
digestible vegetable protein. It has the highest concentration of
beta carotene, vitamin B-12, iron and trace minerals and the rare
essential fatty acid GLA. These make spirulina a great whole food
alternative to isolated vitamin and minerals.
Spirulina is grown in many countries. Customers should check the label, the
cultivation should be controlled for a pure culture. It should not
be from the contaminated algae harvested from lakes, the source is
important. There's a wide variety in potency. Maintaining the
highest levels of the carotenoids, phycocyanin and polysaccharides
is very important. The scientific research with spirulina
identifies some unusual health giving phytonutrients. Spirulina's
dark color comes from a rainbow of natural pigments. They harvest
sunlight at different wavelengths and protect from too much sun.
These pigments offer unusual health benefits and help synthesize
many enzymes necessary for regulating body metabolism. They are
chlorophyll (green), carotenoids (yellow and orange) and
phycocyanin (blue), the dominant color.
Spirulina should be grown, processed and packaged carefully. Levels of above
sensitive pigments vary widely. Spirulina needs high levels of all
three to provide optimum health benefits.
Beta Carotene is an anti-cancer antioxidant nutrient. Natural one
is different from synthetic beta carotene. Spirulina is the richest
Beta Carotene food, with a full spectrum of ten mixed carotenoids.
About half are orange carotenes: alpha, beta and gamma and half are
yellow xanthophylls. They work synergistically at different sites
in our body to enhance antioxidant protection.
What is so unique about spirulina as a source of GLA? A food source of GLA is important, especially for women. Known GLA
foods are mothers milk and oil extracts of evening primrose, black
currant and borage seeds. Spirulina is a potent source, an
astonishing 1% by weight! Eight spirulina tablets contain
equivalent GLA to a capsule of primrose oil. Many women appreciate
spirulina's benefits for PMS and for healthy, beautiful skin.
Long time consumers and scientific evidence both suggest 2-5 grams
a day bring significant health benefits. This is a teaspoon of
powder or 6 to 20 tablets. Take it every day for best results.
Because spirulina is a whole food, you can take it alone or with
meals. Take convenient tablets anytime. Or, mix spirulina powder in
a fruit juice smoothie as an instant breakfast, or in a vegetable
juice smoothie in the afternoon.
Spirulina can be recommended for pregnant mothers, infants and children,it's
a perfect supplement. Iron deficiency anemia in mothers and
children is the most prevalent nutritional disorder. Pregnant women
can use spirulina's vegetable protein and bioavailable iron. In
India and Vietnam, doctors prescribe spirulina for pregnant and
nursing mothers and their infants. Parents are often surprised how
much their children enjoy this green food. Kids like to suck on
tablets and munch spirulina covered popcorn.
For aging population,spirulina is an ideal anti-aging food:
concentrated nutrient value, easily digested and loaded with
antioxidants. Beta Carotene is good for healthy eyes and vision.
This all vegetable, low fat protein means we can lighten up on a
meat centered diet that can aggravate arthritis and raise
cholesterol. When we choose to eat less meat, vegetables like
spirulina are good sources of more iron and essential minerals. As
people age, many who don't eat enough, have restricted diets or
poor digestion may experience low energy from being undernourished.
Spirulina builds healthy lactobacillus, aiding assimilation and
elimination and relieving constipation. Older people really notice
an energy boost. In Japan, 73% of those taking spirulina are over
50 years old!
Spirulina is good good for pets and other animals. Walk into any pet store
and you'll find it's a popular supplement for fish, birds and pets.
In fact, much of the global spirulina production is consumed by
aquaculture raised fish and prawns, tropical fish, ornamental
birds, horses and even cats and dogs. In the 1970s, the first use
was enhancing the beautiful colors in fancy koi carp. Then fish and
prawn farmers discove
