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Spirulina is a well known type of blue/green algae that can be found in the world's oceans and lakes. Spirulina is an important source of plant enzymes. Enzymes are protein molecules that are an integral part of many important systems within the body. Spirulina contains trace amounts of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus the important fatty acids your body needs every day. Because of its popularity as a completely natural food source, Spirulina is harvested for commercial use around the world. Spirulina is used for rejuvenation, weight reduction and is considered an excellent blood and colon cleanser. Spirulina contains potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and iron. In addition to these beneficial minerals, you can get your B-complex A and E vitamins from Spirulina. It is very rich in protein and contains 26 times the calcium of milk.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPIRULINA Some of the health benefits of Spirulina are • Encouraging weight loss • Counteracting toxins in the body • Helping purify the liver • Increasing mental alertness • Lowering blood cholesterol and excess triglycerides • Helping fight viral infections • Treating radiation sickness • Enhancing ability to generate new blood cells • Improving blood sugar problems • Strengthening the nervous system • Strengthening the immune system • Removing toxic metals such as lead and mercury from the body • Improving healing of wounds
Chlorophyll Spiralina can also play an important role in detoxification. One of the reasons your mum always told you to eat your greens is because of Chlorophyll. It is the pigment that makes plants green. And humans, well it makes them healthy because it helps the body get rid of toxins, alkalise the blood, and inhibits the growth of harmful moulds and fungi, all of which are thought to be the root cause of many illnesses. So when stressed out bodies are showing a wide range of symptoms due to excess acid in the blood Spiralina can rebalance the PH levels and bring the body back into harmony and health.
Spiralina is packed with: *Vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, and essential fatty acids *Highly digestible vegetarian source of protein *18 Amino Acids *Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E and H *250% more B12 than Liver! *One of the highest plant sources of Beta-carotene (x20 than carrots) *Iron (more than 2 cups of spinach per recommended daily intake) *Highly alkalising for the blood *No artificial anything *Anti-oxidant
Nutritional profile Spirulina is a blue-green algae and it contains a wide range of valuable nutrients. Firstly it contains 65% easily digested PROTEIN, and 18 amino acids. It is a unique vegetarian complete source of protein and much of its protein has been pre-digested by the algae itself and these enzymes go on to assist in the human digestive and absorption process. This protein source is superior because it also has lower fat, lower cholesterol and no artificial growth booster chemicals like meat and dairy protein. Spirulina is often used by athletes and bodybuilders because of its highly nutritious, high protein, low fat and low cholesterol profile. Spirulina is also excellent for weight control and weight loss; because it's incredible range of nutrients can help balance sugar highs and lows. When it is taken it boosts the energy levels, suppresses the appetite and rebalances the body's subtle chemistry. When it is taken over the long term it has an alkalizing effect on the body, blood and digestive system which can eliminate cravings for sugar and other addictive substances. When the body receives proper nutrition it is less likely to have an overactive appetite, so Spiralina can be successfully used as part of a weight loss plan.