About Spirulina
Spirulina powder is a product of a biomass of cyanobacteria that is a blue-green algae. There are two species Arthospira plantesis and Arthospira maxima but the former is dried to form spirulina powder. It can also take the form of tablets or flakes. The blue green algae is consumed by humans and animals especially those in the poultry and aquaculture industries since it supplements different dietary nutrients. It is a readily available product and is found in water bodies such as lakes. It can be termed to as a superfood since it has quite a lot of benefits derived from it. It has been used widely since ancient times and it is believed to have been used originally from inhabitants of Lake Texcoco in Mexico and well as native people in Chad in Africa.
Spirulina powder is consumed in several ways. It can be mixed with water and taken as a drink. It can also be taken as the powder itself or even made in the form of tablets, due to its high nutrient content spirulina can therefore be described as a superfood.
Spirulina has quite a number of potential health benefits that play a huge role on boosting one’s health and well-being. Some of the benefits include.
Regulation of blood pressure and cholesterol levels
For those who have a problem with exercise, lifestyle changes and healthy dieting, consuming spirulina may come in handy. Taking spirulina helps lower cholesterol levels within the body and this is accelerated if it is done alongside eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly.
High nutrient content
Spirulina is famous for its high nutrient concentration. Unlike other foods, a gram of this extraordinary supplement can contain up to five nutrients. It is a complete protein with about 60%-70% protein composition by weight. It contains all essential amino acids that can be derived from any product. It also has huge amounts of calories as well as numerous nutrients and this especially applies for B complex vitamins and dietary minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and manganese. It has a considerable amount of lipids as well.
Fighting of allergies
It is very effective in fighting allergies. It helps to fight allergy problems caused by irritants such as pollen, dust, animal hair and even wheat dust. It also helps ease nasal congestion, nasal discharge, sneezing and even an itchy throat. What it basically does is it stops the release of histamine which is attributed to causing all problems on allergy.
Helps in improving muscle and body endurance.
Spirulina has high antioxidant characteristics that fight exercise induced oxidation. It also helps to improve muscle and body endurance, thus enabling the body to fight of fatigue, build muscle strength and improve athletic ability. This way your muscles can tackle difficult tasks without suffering fast exhaustion.
We suggest taking 5 - 15 grams per day mixed with water, in juice or smoothies, we recommend starting with a small amount and gradually building up to the recommended amount, or the amount that suits you best.
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