What is Spirulina

A wonderful aspect about spirulina is that it is about 70% protein when beef is only about 22% protein.

 

Fact Sheets - Spirulina.
As a health supplement, Spirulina algae is higher in protein than any other food source with a protein content of 60-70 percent higher than any other natural food and most nutritional products.

Unlike other forms of protein, the protein in Spirulina is 85-95% digestible, one of the highest available. Spirulina is second only to dried egg supplment with regards to usable protein.

Even greater nutritional value can be found in its high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients which include the essential fatty acids, GLA fatty acid, lipids, the nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), B complex, vitamin C and E and phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, chlorophyll, and phycocyanin, which is a protein that is known to inhibit cancer.

3-10 grams a day of spirulina delivers impressive amounts of vitamin B12 & B complex, iron, essential trace minerals, beta carotene and gamma-linolenic acid.

There are many forms of valuable algae and in the last 40 years Spirulina has been singled out for its nutritional properties. Long before it became a favorite of the health food industry, Spirulina was eaten regularly by North Africans and Mexicans centuries ago. Now many people around the globe realize that Spirulina is a powerful food with huge potential as a whole food source, medicine and biochemical resource.

Spirulina is the most extensively researched food microalgae. Many people use Spirulina in their own self-care strategy for more energy, nutritional insurance, weight control and cleansing.

It is perfect in between or before meals for good nutrition without the heaviness of bulky food. Athletes discover more endurance and strength. Seniors find better nutrient absorption. Ideal and safe for children, pregnant and nursing mothers