Health Benefits of Spirulina


Health Benefits of Spirulina 
Spirulina tablets
Spirulina are microscopic plant that grow in fresh water. They’re actually called micro-algae, since they are microscopic forms of algae. And they’ve been around for quite some time: a few billion years, actually. These are some of the earliest and simplest life forms on the planet, appearing way before animals roamed these lands.

These micro-algae contain an astounding array of nutritional elements: vitamins, macrominerals, trace minerals, essential fatty acids, protein, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), chlorophyll, and a vast spectrum of phytochemicals. They are thought to contain every nutrient required by the human body. Yes, you could literally live off these micro-algae. You wouldn’t need to eat much, either, since they are so nutritionally dense.

1. Spirulina is an excellent source of complete protein and numerous phytonutrients which act as powerful antioxidants. It is abundant in chlorophyll, which cleanses the body of the toxins and heavy metals we are exposed to every day. It is the most nutritionally complete food on the planet, and we offer many ways to make it part of your daily diet.

2. Spirulina - the nutraceutical food has become widely available as a food ingredient in the last 30 years. Spirulina is the most nutritious, concentrated food known to man containing antioxidants, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, probiotics, and nutraceuticals.  Spirulina is the best whole food source of protein, betacarotene,

3. Gamma Linolenic Acid, B-Vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, sulpho-lipids, glyco-lipids, super oxide dismutase, phycocyanin, enzymes and provides many nutrients that are lacking in most people’s diets. It is cultivated, processed and marketed worldwide for its rich nutritional profile. It is used extensively in the health foods, pharmaceutical and speciality feed sectors.

4. Spirulina has a blend of nutrients that no single plant source can provide. In contrast to most vegetable matter, Spirulina does not have a cell wall made of cellulose, thereby making it easily digestible.  Moreover Spirulina has got no side effects and is non-toxic in nature.

5. Spirulina up regulates the  key cells and organs of the immune system, improving their ability to function in spite of  stress from environmental toxins and infectious agents.  Medical scientists have found that Spirulina, apart form stimulating the immune system, it actually enhances the body’s ability to generate new blood cells.

6. Spirulina contains its own anti-oxidants like beta-carotene, superoxide dismutase, selenium and vitamin E. Antioxidants helps to protect the body against free radicals formed due to stress, exposure to toxic chemicals, drugs and poor diets.  Free radicals can lead to degenerative disease like cancer, aging, age related macular degeneration etc., Studies have revealed that antioxidants in fruits and vegetables and Spirulina have a synergistic effect.

7. Spirulina is a good probiotic. Probiotics are  good for health as they strengthen the immune system to prevent disease and cancer. Spirulina's probiotic effect helps in maintaining healthy micro flora thus helps in better digestion, absorption and protection from infection.

8. Spirulina has got anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-microbial and anti-stress properties and also helps in the treatments of asthma, arthritis etc.

9. Spirulina have been shown to be effective in treating and even reversing the following conditions:

  • Cancers (all types) 
  • Obesity 
  • Diabetes 
  • Hypoglycemia 
  • Arthritis 
  • Depression 
  • Severe liver damage and liver dis-
  • orders 
  • Intestinal ulcers 
  • Hemorrhoids 
  • Asthma 
  • High blood pressure 
  • Constipation 
  • Bleeding gums 
  • Infections 
  • Inflammation of joints and tissues 
  • Body odor / breath odor 
  • Various degenerative diseases 
  • Essential fatty acid deficiencies 
  • Mineral deficiencies  
  • (magnesium is a common deficiency) 

10. Key Benefits: 

  • Vegetarian source of protein
  • Cleansing and detoxifying 
  • Excellent source of phytonutrients

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