Sunday, April 20

    Spirulina facts

    Spirulina is blue-green algae with a perfect spiral shape. Actually spiral shape is the reason for the name Spirulina. It belongs to a cyanobacteria species and it is scientifically known as Arthrospira platensis. Other subspecies are Spirulina maxima and Spirulina geitleri. They are generally found in alkaline lakes in Mexico and Africa.

    Name Spirulina
    Scientific Name Spirulina spp
    Native Alkaline lakes in Mexico and Africa
    Plant Growth Habit Extreme alkaline conditions, highly saline waters
    Growing Climate Requires an abundance of sunshine and moderate temperatures.
    Plant Shape & Size Spiral shape and grows 100 times the size of chlorella
    Plant Color Blue-green
    Flavor Cheese-like
    Major Nutrition Copper, Cu 0.597 mg (66.33%)
    Iron, Fe 2.79 mg (34.88%)
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.342 mg (26.31%)
    Tryptophan 0.096 g (21.82%)
    Isoleucine 0.331 g (19.80%)
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.222 mg (18.50%)
    Threonine 0.306 g (17.39%)
    Valine 0.362 g (17.14%)
    Leucine 0.509 g (13.77%)
    Protein 5.92 g (11.84%)
    Lysine 0.312 g (9.33%)
    Health Benefits
    • Powerful Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties
    • Easily Digestible
    • Lower LDL and Triglyceride Levels
    • Protection against Mercury Poisoning
    • Anti-Cancer Properties
    • Especially Against Oral Cancer
    • Immunomodulatory Properties
    • Reduce Blood Pressure
    • Antimicrobial Properties
    • Improves Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
    • Protection of Liver
    • Effective against Anemia
    • Reduces Kidney Toxicity in Chemotherapy
    • Improve Muscle Strength and Endurance
    • Reduces Ischemia
    • Help With Blood Sugar Control
    • Speeds up Weight Loss
    • Controls Bronchial Asthma
    Calories in 100gm 26 Kcal