Spirulina and disease

Spirulina and disease

SPIRULINA: The Magic Food (5 of 7)

Genene Tefera, DVM, PhD
Microbial Genetic Resources Department, Institute of Biodiversity Conservation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January, 2009

spirulina immune system

NUTRIENTS

Spirulina contains the most remarkable concentration of nutrients known in any food, plant, grain or herb. Spirulina has the highest protein food which is over 60% of all the digestible vegetable protein. Most notably, spirulina is 65 to 71% complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22% protein. It also has the highest concentration of beta carotene, vitamin B-12, iron and trace minerals and the rare essential fatty acid GLA. These surely make Spirulina an incredible whole food alternative to the isolated vitamin and minerals.

Spirulina is overloaded with unique phytonutrients like phycocyanin, polysaccharides and sulfolipids that not only enhance the immune system, but also reduces the risks of infection, cancer and auto immune diseases. Spirulina is rich in natural carotenoid antioxidants that promote cellular health and lessen the risk of cancer. It also has cleansing chlorophyll which helps detoxify bodies that are always prone to present pollution.

Scientifically explained the most important dictate of our body’s metabolism is to support our immune system. When our immune system is stressed or is suffering, it draws on our body’s metabolic energy. People with immune system imbalance often feel chronic fatigue and low energy.

Both scientific research and the experience of thousands of consumers indicate that Spirulina is an immune regulating food. Small amounts can help balance and stabilize the immune system, freeing up more of our metabolic energy for vitality, healing and assimilation of nutrients. It enhances the body’s cellular communication process and also has the ability to read and repair DNA, like a kind of cellular tune up. This is why individuals taking Spirulina often report they have more energy levels.

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