Nutrition and Health

Spirulina is a microalgae that has been consumed across Africa and America for years. Microalgae are microscopic, and often referred to as phytoplankton. They are the nutritionally rich base upon which the ocean food chain is built. Spirulina is a 60% all vegetable protein source. It is also rich in beta carotene, iron, vitamin B12 and a rare fatty acid critical to good health.

Spirulina has a history of safe human consumption, and over 30 years of laboratory testing to document its superior nutritional effectiveness. To further increase the benefit of Spirulina, it is cultivated under contaminant free conditions.

Why Take Spirulina?

Most foods we consume today are nutritionally deficient as a result of excessive processing or farming processes. Spirulina, on the other hand, naturally contains a combination of nutrients more powerful than that found in other foods, grains or herbs.

The nutritional benefit of Spirulina include the following :

• Beta Carotene
  Spirulina is the premiere source of beta carotene. In fact, the beta carotene found in Spirulina is ten times more concentrated than carrots. This nutrient is essential to immune system health
• Vegetable Based Protein
  Spirulina is the highest protein food that also includes all essential amino acids, but not the cholesterol found in meat or dairy sources of protein.
• Essential Fatty Acid
  Spirulina naturally contains Gamma-linolenic acid. Nutritional deficiencies in the average diet can block your body's GLA production in your body. Spirulina is a powerful source of this essential Fatty Acid.
• Iron.
  Iron is essential to good health, especially for women. It is, however, the most common mineral deficiency. Spirulina is rich in iron, magnesium and trace minerals, and is easier to absorb than iron supplements.
• Vitamin B-12 and B Complex.
  Spirulina is the highest source of vitamin B-12. This vitamin contributes to healthy nerves and tissue.
• Phytonutrients
  Spirulina is a rich source of phytonutrients which are important to cleansing the system. Among the phytonutrients found in Spirulina are polysaccharides, sulfolipids & glycolipids, chlorophyll, phycocyanin and carotenoids.

How Much Spirulina ?

Adding anywhere from 3 to 10 grams of Spirulina to your daily diet is recommended for best results. It may be taken before, during and in between meals.

The most convenient benefit of Spirulina is that it may safely be consumed by elders, children and everyone in between. Since it is a natural, whole food, it is easily absorbed, and a powerful boost to one's daily diet and nutrition.