High in protein, vitamin B12, provitamin A and minerals such as iron. Also helps with detoxifying and relieving inflammation.
Origin
China, India
Concerns
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Heavy Metals
- B12 Deficiency
- High Blood Pressure
- Inflammation
Benefits
Anti-inflammatory,
Supports the body’s detoxification pathways,
Rich source of protein, vitamin D2, vitamin B12, iron and potassium
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About
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae known to be protein and micronutrient rich, popularly known after being used by NASA as a dietary supplement for astronauts on space missions. Like chlorella, it also has a high nutrient density. It is high in protein, vitamin B12, provitamin A, and minerals such as iron. Because of its high nutrient profi...
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae known to be protein and micronutrient rich, popularly known after being used by NASA as a dietary supplement for astronauts on space missions. Like chlorella, it also has a high nutrient density. It is high in protein, vitamin B12, provitamin A, and minerals such as iron. Because of its high nutrient profile, it is often used in developing countries to treat children with mild to moderate malnutrition.
Spirulina also helps to increase healthy lactobacillus in the intestine, enabling the production of vitamin B6 to aid in energy release. Some other health functions of spirulina include a role in detoxifying, relieving allergy symptoms and inflammation, improving blood pressure and improving blood lipid and blood glucose levels.
Spirulina also helps to increase healthy lactobacillus in the intestine, enabling the production of vitamin B6 to aid in energy release. Some other health functions of spirulina include a role in detoxifying, relieving allergy symptoms and inflammation, improving blood pressure and improving blood lipid and blood glucose levels.
Research and studies
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Clinical Toxicology
Efficacy of spirulina extract plus zinc in patients of chronic arsenic poisoning: a randomized placebo-controlled study
Rhinology
The effects of spirulina on allergic rhinitis
European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
Effects of spirulina consumption on body weight, blood pressure, and endothelial function in overweight hypertensive Caucasians: a doubleblind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndromes and Obesity: Targets and Therapy
Quantifying the effects of spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid and glucose concentrations, body weight, and blood pressure
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