How does Spirulina help ?
Today the world is at evolutionary cross roads. One of the greatest changes in the conditions in which humans live has been in what we eat. Our soil was noted by the late 1940s to be nearly devoid of nutrients; fruits and vegetables have been hybridized to extend shelf life at the sacrifice of natural enzymes and vitamins; pesticides and herbicides are a way of agricultural production; hormones and antibiotics fed to the animals find their way to our tables. Over use of chemical fertilizers, stress from environmental pollutants and lifestyle demands have increased our dietary requirements for certain essential nutrients. Dietary consumption of fat is close to 40%, much higher than is healthful, fiber intake is far lower than the recommended daily amount. These are but a few sobering details of modernization.
In the past fifty years this dulling of resonant edge of health has progressed to almost universal degenerative disease and general weakness, listlessness and apathy. With the soaring costs of health care and the growing fund of nutritional research, there is now a credible move towards prevention.
There’s a revolution in health with the original food designed by nature, Spirulina! Spirulina contains antioxidants. It is a probiotic food. It is loaded with plant nutrients of all kinds. It contains compounds like phycocyanin, chlorophyll, polysaccharides and sulpholipids, which raise the energy frequency. This superfood has the most remarkable concentration of functional nutrients ever known in any food, plant, grain or herb that enhance the immune system.
THE NUTRIENT POWERHOUSE
Protein
Spirulina has the highest protein of any natural foods. Protein being composed of amino acids Spirulina contains all essential amino acids. Spirulina has no cell wall and hence the protein is digested and assimilated easily.
There can be no life without proteins. Proteins do more than build cells and repair tissues. They form antibodies to combat invading bacteria and viruses, they are part of the enzyme and hormonal systems, carry oxygen through out the body and participate in nerve and nerve activities.
Carbohydrates
The primary forms of carbohydrates in Spirulina are rhamnose and glycogen which are easily absorbed by the body with minimum insulin (secreted by pancreas) intervention.
Spirulina offers quick energy without taxing pancreas
Fats
Fats are composed of fatty acids. Human body requires a dietary source of certain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential in the maintenance of vital body functions. They perform this function by converting into a hormone like substance called Prostaglandin.
Spirulina has a unique composition of essential fatty acids, the primary of it being Gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is the precursor of prostaglandin that controls many functions. Other than mother’ milk spirulina is the only source of GLA.
Natural pigments
Spirulina’s very dark colour comes from its high concentration of three natural colors viz- carotenoids, chlorophyll and phycocyanin that regulate vital body metabolism
Carotenoids
They are the yellow orange pigments. Among the carotenoids Beta carotene needs much attention as it has pro vitamin A property. Spirulina has ten times higher concentration of beta carotene than carrot. Beta carotene in Spirulina being a natural form is converted to vitamin A only when required by the body.
K Natuer Blossoms Spirulina has the highest Carotenoid content of all (probably double than other spirulina in the market ) . The carotenoid profile is as follows
Total Carotenoids: 400 to 500 mg / 100 gm
Beta-carotene : 160 to 200 mg / 100 gm
Xanthophylls (Lutein & zeaxanthin) : 170 to 200 mg / 100 gm
K Natuer Blossoms Spirulina also has a very balanced Beta-carotene & xanthophylls profile. This is very optimal because carotenoids work as a team and has synergetic action in working as an antioxidant.
Chlorophyll
This is some times called “Green Blood”, as it is similar to haemoglobin in human blood. Spirulina’s beneficial effect in Anemia could be due to its conversion into hemoglobin as well as its high bio available form of iron. Chlorophyll is also known to be a cleansing agent. Spirulina has 1.1% chlorophyll, one of the nature’s richest levels.
Spirulina has chlorophyll-A content of 1300 to 1500 mg / 100 gm. It is also tested for pheophorbides (degraded form of chlorophyll). This ensures that the chlorophyll in Spirulina is the active form and the Spirulina is from a fresh batch.
Phycocyanin
This is the most important pigment in spirulina. This blue pigment has several important functions and research indicates it may stimulate immune system.
Spirulina has a very high phycocyanin content . It is 15000 to 18000 mg / 100 gm.
Enzymes
They are catalysts for chemical changes in the body. Super oxides Dismutase and Glutathione peroxidase are the most important of these enzymes present in Spirulina. They have antioxidant property and are believed to retard ageing.
Glycolipids and sulfolipids
They form part of the fats in Spirulina. They are remarkably active against viral infections.
Polyamines
These are molecules that give Spirulina its characteristic smell. They are responsible to keep cell membrane healthy. The polyamines are high in fresh batches of Spirulina production. They degrade as the spirulina is exposed to sunglight and excess heat.
Minerals
Iron: Iron is essential for formation of hemoglobin and for healthy immune system. Spirulina iron is easily digestible and absorbable. The pigment phycocyanin in Spirulina make iron more bio available. Besides, Spirulina iron is safe and does not cause any allergic reactions.
Magnesium: This mineral facilitates absorption of calcium and helps regulate blood pressure. G-NETVISION Spirulina is enriched with magnesium.
Chromium: Chromium is an essential partner for efficient insulin action. It facilitates insulin function and hence helps in efficient utilization of glucose. The micronutrient chromium in Spirulina helps to improve the action of insulin and thereby improve the glucose utilization among Diabetics.
Vitamins
Spirulina is the richest and only vegetarian source of vitamin B12, which is requred for energy release and proper functioning of the nervous system. Other B vitamins, B6, Niacin, Biotin, Pantothenic acid, Folic acid, Inositol and Vitamin E are also present in Spirulina.
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