Spirulina; Natures Greatest All Round Food

 Spirulina has been around for over 3.5 billion years and is one of nature's oldest and most nourishing foods.

It has been referred to as the most complete supplement of all and provides a massive amount of nutrients and health benefits.

Nature's complete supplement

Spirulina is one of the most beneficial of all dietary supplements known. At 60 to 70% protein, it is higher in protein than any other natural food.

Spirulina is also rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Due to spirulina extremely high concentration of nutrients, it is very filling and can be used by those on a diet.

What is spirulina?

Spirulina straddles the period in evolutionary development when the plant and animal kingdoms differentiated.

Spirulina embodies the simplest form of life and is one of the most natural foods you can eat.

Spirulina is in fact 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance.

In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein and also has a photosynthetic conversion rate of 8 to 10 percent, compared to only 3 percent in such plants as soybeans.

An alternative to low nutrients of modern foods

Many processed foods are nutritionally empty and leave us vulnerable to poor health, disease and low energy.

This is where a natural supplement such as spirulina is so beneficial for overall health and vitality.

Medical evidence of benefits

It is recognized by the United Nations, the World Health Organization and NASA that spirulina provides crucial health benefits:

1. It strengthens the immune system 2. It supports cardiovascular health 3. It helps in lowering cholesterol levels 4. It improves gastrointestinal and digestive health 5. It acts as a natural cleansing and detoxification 6. Its antioxidant formulas help prevent cancer

The benefits of Spirulina

Spirulina contains one of the most powerful combinations of nutrients ever known in any grain, herb or food including the following: Beta carotene

Spirulina beta carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots.

Vegetable protein without fat or cholestorol

Spirulina is the highest protein food with all the essential amino acids and has few calories.

Its protein yield is 10 times that of soybeans, 20 times that of corn and 200 times greater than that of beef.

Fatty acids for health

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) helps develop healthy babies in pregnant women.

Studies show nutritional deficiencies can block GLA production in the body, Spirulina is the only whole food with GLA.

Iron & minerals

Iron is essential to build a strong system and is the most common mineral deficiency. In fact, at least one laboratory study has demonstrated that the iron level in spirulina is equivalent to that contained in beef.

Spirulina is also rich in magnesium, zinc, copper, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid).

High in B Complex vitamins

Spirulina is the highest source of B-12, one of the most important vitamins and essential for healthy nerves and tissue.

In addition, Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, usually found only in animal tissues.

A teaspoon of Spirulina supplies 21/2 times the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin B12 and contains over twice the amount found in liver.

Phyltonutrinets

Sulfolipids & glycolipids, and the rainbow of natural pigments that give spirulina its deep green coloring.

Green (chlorophyll), blue (phycocyanin) and orange (carotenoids) colors absorb the sun's energy and help growth.

Chlorophyll is a natural cleanser and is prevalent in Spirulina.

Green foods are good for everyone

Most people don't eat the recommended 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables per day and this is where Spirulina can fill the gap. It can be taken in pill or in powder form with fruit juice and provides quick and easy nourishment

Spirulina is natural, packed with goodness, filling and is easy to take, so discover the benefits of this amazing food and make it part of your overall diet today.

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