Background Info
Spirulina is one of hundreds of algae species and is commonly known as blue green algae. This tiny aquatic plant offers 60% all-vegetable protein, essential vitamins and phytonutrients such as the antioxidant beta carotene, the rare essential fatty acid GLA, sulfolipids, glycolipids, zeaxanthin and polysaccharides.These antioxidants are thought to decrease the activity of free radicals that damage body cells, by a chemical process called oxidation, and suppress immune function.
Spirulina is an ideal anti-aging food; concentrated nutrient value, easily digested and loaded with antioxidants. Beta carotene is good for healthy eyes and vision. This all vegetable, low fat protein means we can lighten up on a meat centered diet that can aggravate arthritis and raise cholesterol. When we choose to eat less meat, vegetables like spirulina are good sources of more iron and essential minerals.
Benefits
Spirulina is good for general and long term health benefits. It is the richest beta carotene food, with a full spectrum of ten mixed carotenoids. About half are orange carotenes: alpha, beta and gamma and half are yellow xanthophylls. They work synergistically at different sites in our body to enhance antioxidant protection. Twenty years of research proves eating beta carotene rich fruits and vegetables gives us real anti-cancer protection. Synthetic beta carotene has not always shown similar benefits.
- AIDS/HIV
- Arthritis
- Athletic nutrition
- Enhancing natural cleansing and detoxification
- Supporting cardiovascular function and healthy cholesterol
- Strengthening the immune system
- Improving gastrointestinal and digestive health
- Reducing cancer risks with antioxidant protection