What is spirulina?!
What is spirulina?
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Spirulina
Also Known As: Blue-green algae,Spirulina species (spp.)
Overview
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae found in most lakes and ponds. It has been consumed for thousands of years by Mexican (Aztecs, Mayans), African, and Asian peoples. Spirulina is considered a complete protein because well over half of it consists of amino acids -- the building blocks of protein. It is also a rich source of other nutrients including B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, carotenoids, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid). In fact, at least one laboratory study has demonstrated that the iron level in spirulina is equivalent to that contained in beef. Because of its apparent ability to stimulate the immune system, spirulina may have antiviral and anticancer effects. Test tube and animal studies suggest that spirulina may also help protect against harmful allergic reactions. More research is needed to fully understand how spirulina truly benefits people.
Interestingly, spirulina has been used in Russia to treat the victims, especially children, of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. In these children, whose bone marrow had been damaged from radiation exposure, spirulina seemed to boost the immune system.
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spirulina is a kinda powder you add to drinks (usually orange juice to make it taste half decent) it is used to get vitamins you might have missed out on and clense your body. When added to juice it turns a discusting green and taste horrible, my mum used it for a while and helped her alot. It looks and tastes horrible but works a treat. You can probably get it from a herbilist (thats where we got ours) Im not quite sure what it is made from.
spirulina, is a kind of sea algae, natural supplementary protein food. It provides you many minerals and proteins.Perhaps anti oxidant also. However, due to poor consumption by the Indian public, It is not available with many druggists now. I would prefer to take it, if available in my city.Just give a try.All the best!
Spirulina is the common name for human and animal food supplements produced primarily from two species of cyanobacteria: Arthrospira platensis, and Arthrospira maxima. These and other Arthrospira species were once classified in the genus Spirulina. There is now agreement that they are distinct genera, and that the food species belong to Arthrospira; nonetheless, the inaccurate term "Spirulina" remains the popular name. Spirulina is cultivated around the world, and is used as a human dietary supplement, available in tablet, flake, and powder form. It is also used as a feed supplement in the aquaculture, aquarium, and poultry industries.
An algae which has excellent rejuvenating capacity. It is also said to be a very good anti-oxidant.
Spirulina strikes at excessive hunger itself.When the body has an improper diet, it sends out hunger pains. This is where Spirulina steps in.It can satisfy these hunger pains by offering the body complete nutrition. Its a supplement for alternative Medicine. You can find this supplement at:http://www.hcbl.com
An ex co-worker of mine who is a real health nut took it as a supplement and almost died. She succesfully sued the manufacturer. This stuff is literally pond scum! Take it at your own risk!
liver of goat is termed as spirulina, it is rich in vitamin B.