- Vitamin A (as β-carotene)
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide)
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobatamin)
Minerals
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Manganese
- Selenium
Antioxidants & Pigments
- Chlorophyll
- Phycocyanin
- Carotenoids
- Zeaxanthin
- C-phycocyanin
- Superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme
Essential fatty acids like gamma-linolenic acid: Spirulina or its active constituent, C-phycocyanin is promising in chemoprevention, neuroprotection, antiviral action, cardiovascular protection, hepatoprotection, anti-inflammatory action, antioxidant action and protection against chemical and drug-induced toxicities.
Description
Pharmacology
How does it work-
- About 60% of spirulina dry weight is protein which is essential for growth and cell regeneration. Besides this it had sufficient vitamins and minerals within, With its high digestibility, spirulina has proven to fight malnutrition in impoverished communities by helping the body absorb nutrients when it has lost its ability to absorb normal forms of food.
- Every 10 grams of spirulina can supply up to 70% of the minimum daily requirements for iron. Being rich in iron, magnesium and trace minerals spirulina is easier to absorb than iron supplements to fight anemia effectively.
- Spirulina is rich in gamma-linolenic acid or GLA, a compound found in breast milk that helps develop healthier babies.
- Another health benefit of spirulina is that it stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacterial in our digestive tract to promote healthy digestion and proper bowel function. It acts as a natural cleanser by eliminating mercury and other deadly toxins commonly ingested by the body.
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