Superfood: Spirulina
- ayaw087
- Jun 2, 2024
- 2 min read
Have you heard of the superfood, spirulina?
Overview
The term "superfood" tends to pique the curiosity of health-conscious people, and one such nutrient hotbed that's been making waves in the wellness world is spirulina, which has caught my attention for its many benefits to the body and mind.
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that is said to be the oldest plant on earth, having appeared on the planet more than 3.5 billion years ago. Its deep blue-green color is impressive. Just hearing that make me wonder it's potential for healing and benefit for our health!
淡水に生息する他の藻と違って、高温、高アルカリ、高塩分という過酷な環境下で繁殖できる強力な生命力が大きな特徴ーわかさの秘密よりSpirulina has a strong vitality that has allowed it to survive through the scorching heat and ice ages, so it must have some incredible phytochemicals (the power that plants use to protect themselves from pests and other external enemies)!
✏️ After some research,
It is highly digestible and absorbable, and contains a balanced amount of more than 50 types of health and nutritional components, including vitamins, minerals, protein, and dietary fiber, making it a highly nutritious food.
Below are some of the many benefits of spirulina:
✅ Nutrient Powerhouse
A treasure trove of nutrients: Rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, beta-carotene, minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium, etc.), and protein, it provides excellent overall nutritional supplementation.
✅ Antioxidant Properties
Antioxidant effect: It contains antioxidants such as phycocyanin and chlorophyll, which suppress active oxygen in the body and prevent cell damage.
✅ Boosting Immunity
Improves immunity : Spirulina contains ingredients that strengthen immune function, which helps increase resistance to infections and diseases. There are many papers published on the subject of immunity.
Numerous scientific data indicate that Spirulina (Arthrospira), a photosynthetic filamentous cyanobacterium usually referred to as blue-green algae, offers relief from metal-induced toxicity, including Cd, Hg, Pb and As.
It also has a detoxifying effect against heavy metals. Spirulina is amazing!
Spirulina could be mixed into fruit or milk drinks or added to recipes to enhance nutritional value, thus providing health and energy.
Conclusion
Like other superfoods, spirulina certainly stands out as a symbol of health and vitality. Let's make the most of what nature has to offer and unlock its secrets to help us live a vibrant life! But the ingredients, extraction, purification, and manufacturing methods are important for any supplement, so choose carefully and don't just take it because it's good for you. Phycocyanin, the blue pigment, is a very unstable protein, and various techniques are required to maintain its purity and stability.
Spirulina is made locally in San Diego using a unique method.
I bought it from Terra Hava .
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