SPIRULINA – Blue-Green Algae – Very Complete Food

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Ingredients   Spirulina

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Description

Spirulina is a blue-green algae high in chlorophyll, iron, and carotenoids and other micronutrients.  As in the case with all whole foods, Spirulina has compounds that do much more for our health than the obvious.  It has been found to be effective against a series of viruses and is being studied in several countries as an answer to malnutrition in underdeveloped countries, producing twenty times the amount of protein as that of soybeans on an equal land area.  In general, the blue-green micro-algae, Spirulina is unique in that it nourishes and also cleanses (because of its rich chlorophyll content).  Sunrider’s blue-green algae, Spirulina, is cultivated in hygienic tanks and ponds under the latest scientific conditions.  It is important to know how the Spirulina you consume is grown because it can take on contaminants from its environment.  It is a total food source for quick energy (very high in assimilable protein, rich in the B vitamins, minerals, and very high in B12).  Spirulina is excellent for weak digestive systems and glandular, particularly thyroid, needs.  Properties include:  highly nutritive; detoxifies the kidney and liver; builds and enriches the blood; cleanses the arteries; enhances intestinal flora; and inhibits the growth of fungi, bacteria, and yeast.  Many Sunriders enjoy the benefits of Spirulina every day as part of their Sunrider Basics!

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Summary of Benefits

·          Rich in natural B complex, as well as Beta-Carotene, or Vitamin A

·          World’s richest source of B12 needed for healthy blood cells

·          Rich in iron, phosphorous, calcium, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.  Also trace elements, such as selenium and chromium.

·          300 percent more protein than fish, meat or poultry, without the cholesterol

·          62 percent amino-acid vegetable protein, the highest known source

·          More protein than tofu

·          Perfectly balanced essential amino acids in almost the same proportions as in the human body

·          More energy-boosting iron than spinach

·          Neuro-peptides – food for the brain and nervous system to produce endorphins

·          Trace minerals and lipids

·          More cancer risk-reducing beta carotene than carrots

·          Whole spectrum of natural mixed carotene and xanthophyllis phytopigments

·          26 times more calcium than milk

·          GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) which feeds the immune system (studied in arthritis)

·          Rich in Phycocyanin, which affects the stem cells found in bone marrow

·          Feeds beneficial intestinal flora

·          Virtually no calories

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Suggested Amounts

2 to 4 capsules daily.  Spirulina comes in a bottle of 100 “soft-gel” capsules.  One can either swallow the capsules or  just open up the capsule and add it to your NuPlus smoothie.