April 7, 2008
Spirulina is a green micro alga. They are microscopic plants which grow in fresh water. They are green due to chlorophyll.
It is sold in the form of powder and can be found also in veggie capsules.
Spirulina is an amazing food. And it is a food, not a medicine. It contains a lot of protein, three times more protein by weight than beef. This protein is more digestible than beef, so you take in more of it into your system and Spirulina contains complete protein, all eight essential amino acids.
As well, it contains vitamin B12, and being a plant it’s a vegetarian source.
It contains the second highest amount of the essential fatty acid, GLA, available. The most GLA available is found in human breast milk. GLA enhances the immune system.
Spirulina also contains chlorophyll and beta-carotene, both powerful antioxidants. They help support your immune system and may have anti-cancer effects. Spirulina is also an excellent source of calcium. And of course, they are full of photochemicals.
You may want to give Spirulina a try. You may find that it will improve your health and support your efforts at healthy living. However, before adding something like Spirulina to your diet, talk to your doctor first.
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December 12, 2007
Just like Chlorella which we have previously blogged about here, Spirulina is another member of the ‘Superfoods’ category. Before delving deeper into the benefits of Spirulina, let us first talk about why superfoods, especially the green variants, are good for your body. Even though you are taking vitamins and you try to have a healthy diet, there are still some essential nutrients from fruits, vegetables and whole grains that you might be missing on. Betacarotene, phytonutrients and antioxidants are examples of what you will get from this food group, which Newsweek tagged to be “Better than Vitamins”.
Now, Spirulina is a one-celled, blue-green algae which contains vitamins, minerals and 18 amino acids. Amazingly enough, Spirulina is the only plant source of vitamin B12 which is usually found in animals – and it is a complete protein source which can replace a good old steak in terms of nutrition. As for the health benefits, Spirulina can help with your weight loss program and improves your overall immune system. It can also heal visual problems, allergies, liver disorders, anemia and finally, it helps decrease the risks of cancer and osteoporosis. Spirulina is available in powder, flake and tablet form.
True enough, this is more than just your average food supplement. Aside from its numerous benefits, there is an entire world of potential for the amazing food supplement that is Spirulina.
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