Spirulina
World’s Healthiest Superfood!
Tests done by NASA, spirulina to be an excellent
compact space food for astronaut. In fact, NASA found that 1 kilogram pf
Spirulina contains about the same nutrients as 1,000 kilograms of assorted
vegetables.
SPIRULINA
(Arthrospira Plantensis)
Spirulina is a microscopic blue-green algae
whose cells from the shape of a perfect spiral coil (thus, the name Spirulin,
or little spiral). It contains the most remarkable concentration of functional
nutrients ever known in any food, plant, grain, or herb.
BENEFITS
OF SPIRULINE
Spirulina and Weight Loss
Non-meat product that contains the highest
protein content, along with all the essential nutrients and amino acids,
without the unnecessary carbohydrates or fats.
Spirulina and Cholesterol
Spirulina Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA), which is
found uniquely on mother’s milk, it promotes heart health and lowers blood
cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Spirulina and Diabetes
Spirulina has been found to have significant
positive effects on people suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. Reports
indicates that spirulina has the ability to reduce blood sugar levels in the
body after 6 to 8 weeks of intake.
Spirulina and Nutrition
·
Contains
all essential Amino Acids
·
Vitamin
B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E and H
·
100x
more Vitamin A than Carrots
·
50x
more Iron than Spinach
·
10x
more Beta Carotene than Papaya
·
10x
more Calcium than Milk
·
6x
more Protein than Eggs
·
3x
more Iron than Beef
·
20x
more Beta-Carotene than carrot
·
Excellent
source of GLA
·
Provides
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)
·
Linoleic
Acid (LA), Steadridonic Acid (SDA)
·
Eicosapentaenoic
Acid (EPA)
·
Docosahexaenoic
Acid (DHA)
·
Arachidonic
Acid (AA)
Arich source of Potassium, Calcium, Chromium,
Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganes, Phosphorus, Selenium, Sodium and Zinc.
WHO SHOULD
TAKE SPIRULINA?
1.
Children
with adequate vegetable intake
2.
Teenagers
who require extra nutrition during their rapid growing years
3.
Pregnant
women who need balanced nutrition
4.
Elderly
people who have limited dietary options yet require a wide spectrum of
nutrients to maintain optimum health. It is also very easy to digest.
5.
Athete-because
it provides energy and improves stamina.
6.
People
with ailments or those who are recuperating from diseases who need proper
nourishment for fast recovery (please consult your doctor).
7.
Busy
people who don’t have the time to eat balanced meals and rely heavily on “fast”
and processed food instead.
8.
Vegetarians
who must acquire protein from vegetable.
Spirulina is 65% Protein
By Weight; 97% Digestible Protein (digentible protein of beef is about 20%)
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