Spirulina is a bio mass of cyanobacteria that can be consumed by humans and animals alike. There are two species of spirulina. Arthrospira platensis and arthrospira sinensis.
Spirulina is a blue green algae that is a fresh water plant and now one of the most talked about superfoods.
Being grown worldwide, spirulina is renowned for its intense flavor and powerful nutrients.
HEAVY METAL POISONING
Bangladeshi researchers have found that 250mg spirulina extract twice daily can affectively eliminate arsenic from your body by 47%.
WEIGHTLOSS
Being a source of nutrient dense protein, Spirulina can very well help in weightloss. 100g of spirulina can provide you with 114% of daily protein value.
A high protein diet is known to reduce obsessive thoughts about food by 60%. One might be very benefited by spiruline pound shedding capacity as it improves satiety and curbs hunger cravings.
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
Spirulina is loaded with magnesium which dilates blood vessels and lowers bloodpressure.
Being an ample source of potassium has an equal effect in lowering blood pressure as a low sodium diet.
IMPROVES VISION
Spirulina is a good source of vitamin A and can prevent age related diseases of the eye like macular degeneration and cataract.
ANEMIA
Diet containing a hefty amount of Iron are always needed in anemia. Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin and aids in transport of oxygen to the tissues. Deficiency of irin leads to anemia which is characterized by fatigue, irritability and shortness of breath.
Spirulina can very well an iron boost in pregnant women in which deficiency can lead to neural tube defects in newborn babies.
RELIEVES STRESS
Spirulina is a good source of B6 vitamin and can help relieve stress by aiding in neurotransmitter synthesis.
Magnesium acts as a calcium channel blocker and prevents from innecessary action potentials which excite the nerve, ultimately reducing stress levels.
LOWERS CHANCES OF STROKE
In a conducted over eight weeks, results showed that regular spirulina supplementation reduced intimal aorta sufrace 33 to 48% which suggests that it can prevent atherosclerosis and further stroke.