One key advantage of spirulina is that it doesn’t have tough cellulose cell walls, making it easy for our bodies to digest. This makes it a safe and effective source of protein and essential nutrients for humans, with no significant known side effects.
Key Features
- Dietary supplement.
- Gluten free.
- Easy to use and store.
- Nutrient rich.
- Vegan product.
- High digestibility (83–90%).
- Boost energy level.
- Increases healthy lactobacillus in the intestine.
- Exhibits anti-inflammatory properties.
- No significant reported side effects.
- Contain up to 60% of dry weight proteins consisting of essential amino acids.
- No added preservatives and synthetics.
- No hidden ingredients.
- Longer shelf life.
Health Benefits:
- Research has found that the protein in spirulina can reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol.
- Spirulina is concentrated with zeaxanthin, a plant pigment that may reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related vision loss.
- Its antibacterial properties may also help promote good oral health.
- It may be a good alternative to allergy medications.
Applications:
- Human Consumption: Clinical trials have shown that spirulina can serve as a supplementary cure for many diseases.
- To make healthy smoothies.
- Topping in salads.
- Can be added to yogurt, to a soy, almond, oat, or other vegetable milk.
- In vegan ice creams.
- In sauces and vegetable soups.
Nutritional Values
| Macronutrients | %d.w. |
|---|---|
| Proteins | 50-70 |
| Carbohydrates | 15-20 |
| Lipids | 7-16 |
| Vitamins | mg/100g d.w. |
| Carotene | 140 |
| Biotin | 0.005 |
| Folic acid | 0.01 |
| Niacin | 14 |
| Riboflavin | 4 |
| Thiamin B1 | 3.5 |
| Vitamin E | 100 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32 |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 |
| Carbohydrates | mg/100g d.w. |
|---|---|
| Glucose | 54.4 |
| Galactose | 2.6 |
| Mannose | 9.3 |
| Rhamnose | 22.3 |
| Xylose | 7 |
| Lipids | g/100g d.w. |
| Arachidic | 0.048 |
| Gamma linolenic (GLA) | 1 |
| Myristic | 0.041 |
| Oleic | 0.017 |
| Palmitic | 2 |
Phytonutrientsg/100g d.w.
| Amino acids | g/100g d.w. |
|---|---|
| Leucine | 4.94 |
| Isoleucine | 3.2 |
| Lysine | 3.02 |
| Methionine | 1.15 |
| Phenylalaline | 2.78 |
| Threonine | 2.97 |
| Tryptophan | 0.93 |
| Valine | 3.51 |
| cis beta-carotene | 0.073 |
| Chlorophyll-a | 1 |
| Phycocyanin | 12 |
| trans beta-carotene | 0.26 |
| Mineral | mg/100g d.w. |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 700 |
| Copper | 1.2 |
| Iron | 100 |
| Magnesium | 400 |
| Manganese | 5 |
| Phosphorus | 800 |
| Potassium | 1400 |
| Sodium | 900 |
| Zinc | 3 |
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