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Spirulina Capsules 100% Organic Herb
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- Spirulina – A potent “Superfood” & a “Miracle from the sea”.
- Source of Omega Fatty Acid
- Natural Detoxing
High in Chlorophyll
Powerfully Antioxidant
High in Plant Protein - 100% Organic
- 100% Vegan Friendly
- USFDA Organic Certified
- Gluten-Free
- GMO-Free
- 30 days Capsule
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What is Spirulina Used For?
Spirulina contains about 60% protein. The lipid content of its green alga is about 5% by weight and is rich in gamoulene (GLA) and linoleic acid (LA). Spirulina contains vitamins B1 (patiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 , B6 , B9 (folic acid), as well as vitamin A and C.
It’s also a source of potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and a few other minerals and micronutrients. This superfood also contains many pigments that may be advantageous as antioxidants, including zeaxanthin, phycocyanins, beta carotenoids, and other carotenoids. Studies have been conducted in humans to examine whether spirulina supplementation improves the growth and development of undernourished children. Studies have been conducted to investigate the beneficial properties of carotenoids in spirulina.
Health benefits of Spirulina
Often known in molecular terms as a blue-green alga, Spirulina is not a “true” oxygen-producing organism but rather a cyanobacterium. This distinction is due to the organism’s lack of self-organized DNA in a membrane-bound nucleus while also using sunlight as its source of energy like plants.
Spirulina is said to assist with the following health issues:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Cancer, fatigue
- High cholesterol
- High triglycerides, and viral infections
- Rich in Magnesium and trace minerals
- Healthy Nerves and tissue
- 60 to 70 Percent Protein
- Healthy Eyes and Vision
- Healthy Digestion
- Increases Stamina
- Build muscle Mass
- Natural Detoxing
- Bowel function
- Deadly toxins
- Free radicals
- Rich in GLA
- Anti-aging
- Immune Support
- Purifiers the liver
- High in chlorophyll
- Increases Energy
- Prevents heart disease
- great source of protein
- Improves Digestion
Purported spirulina benefits also include weight loss, increased energy, and stimulation of the immune system. Spirulina Capsules are a precise formulation of proteins, lipids, minerals, carbohydrates, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, etc. Spirulina Capsules are most suitable for undernourished people. These Spirulina Capsules.
How to Use Spirulina:
Adding spirulina to smoothies is the easiest way to take advantage of the powder. If you’re unaccustomed to spirulina, you may experience a somewhat bitter aftertaste. Because of this, it’s
probably best, to begin with, a small amount, about half a teaspoon, and gradually increase your usage.
In this smoothie, we place a bit over a teaspoon of spirulina to intensify the bright blue-green tint. You might even elect for a more subtle flavor if you do.
For many people, there is a shot made of spirulina mixed with water, but I am hesitant to consider that myself.
Glowing Green Spirulina Smoothie
A simple combination of kale, blueberries, and spirulina gives this smoothie a vibrant blue-green color! This healthy and refreshing drink takes only five minutes and supplies just 5 ingredients.
Servings 2 persons
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/4 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 cup kale
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon spirulina powder
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Instructions to prepare
- Slice a banana and put it in an airtight container or plastic bag overnight or for at least 12-18 hours.
- After the banana is ready, blend all of the substances in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
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Serve or store in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Spirulina has a particularly distinctive flavor. I added a considerably small amount of this smoothie, so you will presumably not taste it, but if you re not used to spirulina, you should start with half a teaspoon and increase gradually. This will affect the color of your smoothie.
- I froze wild blueberries that I collected myself. I used store-bought frozen blueberries, so the smoothie color was slightly different.
Traditional use
Spirulina used to be used for nutritional purposes by various cultures worldwide, especially in China, Japan, and Korea. However, it was also an important food resource for the Aztecs, as Cort s and the Spanish Conquistadors observed during their visit to Lake Texcoco in 1519. Called Tecuitlatl by the Aztecs, meaning ‘topping stones,’ it was often dried into cakes to be sold at markets and added to food items.
Formulas & Recipes
How to use spirulina
Spirulina is said to be a “fishy” flavor, that’s why the capsule form of the herb is so widely used. The powder can be mixed with a weekly or even daily smoothie to acquire all the wonderful health benefits of spirulina without the fishy taste.
Spirulina smoothie recipe
Ingredients:
-1 teaspoon spirulina
-1 frozen banana
-1 cup spinach
-½ cucumber, sliced
-¾-1 cup coconut milk, full fat
-1 teaspoon chia seeds
Blend all ingredients until smooth, resulting in a uniform light green consistency with a smoothie thickness. If the smoothie is too thick, add a few teaspoons more coconut milk and mix it at low for 5 seconds. If the smoothie is too watery, add a few ice cubes or frozen bananas to thicken and perk it up. Garnish the fruit with honey, butter, and other toppings you think would do well. Enjoy!
Possible Interactions
There are no data in any scientific journals to suggest spirulina interacts in any way with conventional medications. However, it is possible that spirulina might interfere with drugs that might suppress the immune system, including.
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Adalimumab (Humira)
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Azathioprine (Imuran)
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Cyclosporine (Neoral)
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Etanercept (Enbrel)
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Infliximab (Remicade)
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Leflunomide (Arava)
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Methotrexate
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Mycophenolate (CellCept)
Supporting Research
Blinkova LP, Gorobets OB, Baturo AP. [Biological activity of Spirulina.] Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol. 2001;(2): 114-118.
Chamorro-Cevallos G, Garduno-Siciliano L, Barron BL, Madrigal-Bujaidar E, Cruz-Vega DE, Pages N. Chemoprotective effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira) against cyclophosphamide-induced mutagenicity in mice. Food Chem Toxicol. 2008;46(2):567-74.
Deng R, Chow TJ. Hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiinflammatory activities of microalgae Spirulina. Cardiovasc Ther. 2010 Aug;28(4):e33-45. Review.
Khan Z, Bhadouria P, Bisen PS. Nutritional and therapeutic potential of Spirulina. Curr Pharm Biotechnol. 2005 Oct;6(5):373-9. Review.
Khan M, Shobha JC, Mohan IK, Rao Naidu MU, Prayag A, Kutala VK. Spirulina attenuates cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity in rats. J Appl Toxicol. 2006;26(5):444-51.
Lu HK, Hsieh CC, Hsu JJ, Yang YK, Chou HN. Preventive effects of Spirulina platensis on skeletal muscle damage under exercise-induced oxidative stress. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2006 Sep;98(2):220-6.
Mao TK, Van De Water J, Gershwin ME. Effect of spirulina on the secretion of cytokines from peripheral blood mononuclear cells. J Medicinal Food. 2000;3(3):135-139.
Mazo VK, Gmoshinski IV, Zilova IS. Microalgae Spirulina in human nutrition. Vopr Pitan. 2004;73(1):45-53.
Pabon MM, Jernberg JM, Morganti J, et al. A spirulina-enhanced diet provides neuroprotection in an a-synuclein model of Parkinson’s disease. PLoS One. 2012; 7(9):e45256.
Puyfoulhoux G, Rouanet JM, Besancon P, Baroux B, Baccou JC, Caporiccio B. Iron availability from iron-fortified spirulina by an in vitro digestion/Caco-2 cell culture model. J Agric Food Chem. 2001;49(3):1625-1629.
Reddy CM, Bhat VB, Kiranmai G, Reddy MN, Reddanna P, Madyastha KM. Selective inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 by C-phocyanin, a biliprotein from Spirulina platensis. Biochem Ciophys Res Commun. 2000;277(3):599-603.
Wang Y, Chang CF, Chou J, Chen HL, Deng X, Harvey BK, Cadet JL, Bickford PC. Dietary supplementation with blueberries, spinach or spirulina reduces ischemic brain damage. Exp Neurol. 2005;193(1):75-84.
Yu B, Wang J, Suter PM, et al. Spirulina is an effective dietary source of zeaxanthin to humans. Br J Nutr. 2012; 108(4):611-9.
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| Weight | 2 oz |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 6 × 2 in |
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