Latin name: Spirulina platensis
Spirulina powder is a superfood powerhouse that is one of the most easily digestible and highly concentrated sources of protein. Spirulina comes from a blue-green algae that grows on freshwater ponds that is loaded with vitamins, calcium, amino acids, minerals, and chlorophyll.
Health benefits include:
- Has been scientifically proven to inhibit formation of cancer cell colonies.
- It is considered the greatest plant source of usable protein.
- Has been found to benefit anemia, cataracts, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, glaucoma, hepatitis, and also aid in weight management.
- Helps balance blood sugar.
- It is just a great overall health enhancer.
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Of the 3 main types of algae, spirulina is said to be the easiest to digest and absorb, because its cell walls are composed of mucopolysaccharides rather than indigestible cellulose. Chlorella needs special processing to improve digestibility of a tough outer cell wall, but it is valued for its ability to bind with heavy metals and carry them out of the body.
Nutritional Benefits of Spirulina Powder
- It contains all the essential amino acids, and most of the non-essential ones.
- Extremely high iron and chlorophyll content.
- Has 26 times the calcium content of milk and 35 times the protein of meat.
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Contains phosphorus, B12, RNA, DNA, and is easily digested.
