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Spirulina is a kind of blue-green algae that does not seem to have changed since it was first discovered over 3.5 billion years ago|This blue-green algae was discovered over 3.5 billion years ago and has not changed its appearance ever since.}. Spirulina is an algae which can be found flourishing in warm alkaline fresh bodies of water. The word 'spirulina' actually comes from a Latin word that means 'helix' or 'spiral'.
Spirulina is considered as the 'food for the future' as it is capable of synthesizing concentrated food faster than other forms of algae, as well as its balanced concentration of amino acids, vitamins, fibre, minerals, and other essential nutrients.
What nutrients and vitamins can be found in spirulina?
Spirulina contains beta carotene, digestive enzymes, gamma linolenic acid, essential fatty acids and other vitamins like Vitamin B12.
Spirulina packs more protein than beef and is loaded with eight essential amino acids.
A single serving can provide 45% of B12 that a person needs.
Spirulina contains the same amount of calcium as milk; has 15 times more vitamin A than a carrot; three times the iron of a steak, and more than three times more potassium than rice.
What are the health benefits of spirulina?
A small amount of spirulina, when taken regularly, can help DNA repair and better the communication between cells
The improvement of the immune system is one of the primary benefits of spirulina intake. It also helps stimulate the production of red blood cells and bone marrow activity.
Nutrients found in Spirulina like beta carotene, phycocyanin and polysaccharides can prevent measles, flu and even herpes.
Another amazing characteristic of sprulina is its ability to decrease the toxicity of certain drugs in a person's kidney.
