Spirulina - Blue green Algae
Spirulina - Spirulina Powder - Spirulina Tablets
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.
Spirulina is a 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 Spirulina 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 Spirulina can be successfully used as part of a weight loss plan.
Chlorophyll
Spirulina 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 Spirulina can rebalance the PH levels and bring the body back into harmony and health.
Spirulina 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
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None known.
Suggested Dosage
Spirulina powder-
Take 1/2 to 2 teaspoons 1-2 times per day
500mg SpirauinaTablets-
1-4 tablets taken 2-3 times perday.
See Using the herbs at the bottom of this page.
