Spirulina
Category: Vitality, Immunity, Antioxidant, Heart Health
Spirulina is a type of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Spirulina can grow in the sea as well as freshwater. Spirulina is one of the most popular food supplements, and it has been referred to as the most nutritious food on the earth. Spirulina is loaded with almost all the nutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial to the body and brain. The main ingredients of spirulina are as follows
- Protein
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- Copper
- Iron
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Manganese
- Zinc
- Sodium
It contains almost every essential nutrient that you need and also referred to as a super food.
Benefits
- Phycocyanin is a powerful antioxidant and also has anti-inflammatory properties, which is a main active compound in Spirulina. This antioxidant substance also gives Spirulina it’s blue-green color.
- Spirulina is high in nutrients with low calories. Introducing Spirulina in a diet can help people lose weight without losing nutrients.Studies indicate Spirulina can lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while it helps to increase good cholesterol levels (HDL).
- The powerful Antioxidant properties of Spirulina prevent your body from Oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol), which is one the main causes of heart diseases.Spirulina is very effective against allergic rhinitis, reduces various symptoms.
- Spirulina may also improving muscles strength & enhance endurance due to its antioxidant properties.
