Spirulina is especially rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. SPIRULINA POWDER
It contains a lot of lysine, cysteine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine - important (essential) amino acids that can only be obtained with food. It is also a rich source of vitamin B12. It has a significantly higher iron content than spinach, as well as a significantly higher beta-carotene content than carrots. The overall complex of nutrients is excellent for recovery after a serious illness or strenuous exercise, post-hemorrhagic anemia, poor development in children and various problems in old age.
Over the centuries, Spirulina has been taken as a food in various forms in different parts of the world. Its composition is mainly protein and grind easily. It contains minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids (including DHA, which is very valuable for vegans because it is almost not found in other plant products) and antioxidants that do not exist as a combination in any other food - animal or plant.
Spirulina helps prevent gastroenterological (gastrointestinal) disorders by enriching the intestinal flora (Lactobacillus and Bifidus). It is also known to reduce the risk of infection with Eschericha Coli and Canrdida Albicans. Beneficial intestinal flora improves food absorption, prevents constipation and autointoxication and is the basis for stable health. Thanks to fatty acids, it helps lower cholesterol. It contains antioxidant ingredients that clear highly reactive free radicals, which are thought to lead to a number of degenerative disorders and cancer.
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium, it also contains calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.
It contains a number of pigments (chlorophyll-a, xanthophyll, beta-carotene, echinenone, myxoxanthophyll, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, diatoxanthin, 3-hydroxyechinenone, beta-cryptoxanthin, oscillaxancoincyinco, carotene, echinenone, mixoxanthophyll, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, diatoxanthin, 3-hypoxyhequinone, beta-cryptoxanthin, oscillaxanthin, phycobiliproteins, c-phycocyanin and allophycocyanin). They, on the one hand, have high antioxidant activity and, on the other hand, a direct immunostimulating effect.
Daily intake of Spirulina
Spirulina is a superfood. We recommend 1-3 teaspoons during or after meals. It is best for breakfast, as a smoothie or with freshly squeezed citrus juice. You can take spirulina once or twice a day, more - go down the opinion of a specialist. Some prefer to take an hour before a main meal to satisfy their appetite. If you sleep lightly, avoid spirulina in the evening.