Healthy Nutrition
What is SPIRULINA?
Aug
Spirulina is one of the oldest life forms on Earth. In fact, this blue-green microalgae is partly responsible for producing the oxygen in the planet’s atmosphere that billions of years ago allowed the planet’s originating life forms to develop. Spirulina is the world’s first superfood, and one of the most nutrient-rich foods on Earth.
What are the Benefits of SPIRULINA?
- Capable of treating arsenic poisoning and may remove heavy metal in the body.
- Fights allergies since spirulina stops the release of histamine.
- Regulates blood pressure – According to a Mexican study, both men and women who were taking 4.5g of spirulina daily reduced the rates of high blood pressure in just six weeks without any dietary changes.
- Manages cholesterol since spirulina has proven to be beneficial in preventing atherosclerosis (a hardening of the arteries caused by high cholesterol levels) and decreasing risk rates for cardiovascular diseases.
- Helps prevent cancer, such as oral cancer.
- Boost immunity- spirulina can enhance immune system function and prevent the development of viral infections
- Improves memory and academic performance.
- Protects the brain from degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
- Powerful antioxidant.
- It also has anti-inflammatory properties – Phycocyanin is the main active component of spirulina and gives it the unique blue-green color. Phycocyanin has the ability to eliminate free radicals and prevent the production of inflammatory molecules, thus providing impressive anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects
- Protects LDL Cholesterol from becoming oxidized.
- Effective against anemia.
- Improves muscle strength and endurance.
- Helps with regulating sugar levels.
And More…
15. Aids to fight liver disease thus protects those with chronic liver disease against liver damage, liver cirrhosis, and liver failure.
16. Helps with weight loss since eating this potent plant can satisfy you and your hunger.
17. Fights PMS symptoms.
18. Eliminates CANDIDA (fungal microbiota).
19. Helps manage HIV/ AIDS .
20. Keeps skin healthy- This will also increase skin metabolism, so meaning you will boost your skin’s cell recovery and healing, which will keep your skin glow.
21. May treat Hepatitis C because spirulina possesses immune and antibacterial stimulating properties, which can help with treating the ailment.
22. Preserves bone health since spirulina, due to the high amounts of calcium that are found in it, is known to be good for bones.
23. Spirulina also reduces radiation sickness.
24. A single tablespoon (7 grams) of dried spirulina powder contains; a. Protein: 4 grams. b. Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 11% of the RDA. c. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 15% of the RDA. d. Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 4% of the RDA. e. Copper: 21% of the RDA. f. Iron: 11% of the RDA. g. It also contains decent amounts of magnesium, potassium and manganese, and small amounts of almost every other nutrient that we need.
25. Protein powerhouse because spirulina has the highest concentration of protein of any known food.
26. Lastly, powerful energy boost.