The nutritional value of spirulina has been known for 4,000 years in various civilizations around the world.
Spirulina contains more than 150 valuable nutrients and 2000 enzymes.
Including:
Proteins highly assimilable by the body (by 95%).
Almost all assimilable
minerals and in large quantities iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Spirulina contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, E, H, Inositol, Folic acid.
All amino acids (all 8 separately).
Fatty
acids: Ω3, Ω6, G-linoleic acid (GLA),
Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Palmitoleic acid, Steaic acid.
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Sodium,
Phosphorus, Zinc.
Trace
elements: Barium, Boron,
Chromium, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Selenium, Vanadium.
Important active
ingredients of spirulina are Phycocyanin
protein: Strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunostimulant.
Polysaccharides:
Help transport nutrients from the blood to the brain and
boost the immune system.
C-linolenic
acid (GLA fatty acid): Rare in our daily
diet, a powerful anticancer,contained in breast milk.
Chlorophyll: Helps in liver detoxification and cleanse the blood, helps
in increase good gut bacteria, regeneration of tissues, in body oxygenation,
etc.
ü Calcium 3 times more than whole milk.
ü Protein 4 times more than soy.
ü Iron 23 times more than spinach.
ü B-carotene 5 times more than chlorella and 40 times more
than carrots.
ü
Also, 1
gr. Spirulina (minimum daily dose) has more antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
action than 2 servings of vegetables.
Spirulina as a
strong alkaline food helps:
In strengthening the immune system, in increasing energy levels, in neutralizing free radicals, in regulating blood sugar and blood pressure, in the better functioning of the brain, etc.
In strengthening the immune system, in increasing energy levels, in neutralizing free radicals, in regulating blood sugar and blood pressure, in the better functioning of the brain, etc.
120, 500 tablets
Powder 50 gr.
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