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Spirulina

Latin name: Arthrospira platensis

Occurrence: freshwater lakes in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and South America

Spirulina is a green freshwater cyanobacterium whose fibres are twisted into a left-handed helix similar to the human DNA.

For thousands of years, it has been used by African tribes and the indigenous peoples of Central America as a valuable source of protein.

RECOMMENDED FOR:

Energy and stamina
Immune system
Detox
Weight loss

Spirulina CHARACTERISTICS

Spirulina contains a number of beneficial substances, vitamins and minerals, such as B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, D, A, E, K, carotenes and more.
Spirulina is absolutely packed with protein content. It also has phycocyanin, which is a blue-green substance with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Benefits of Spirulina

  • plant-based source of protein
  • natural anti-inflammatory
  • natural antioxidant
  • increases body’s defences
  • wound healing
  • slows ageing
  • regulates digestive system
  • detox
  • promotes healthy hair and skin
  • reduces fatigue
  • promotes healthy hematopoiesis
  • lowers cholesterol
  • de-acidifies the organism

Growing Spirulina

Spirulina does not naturally occur in a quantity that would satisfy market demand and is therefore artificially cultivated in water tanks, with Japan being its largest producer.

Spirulina harvesting and use

A top green layer is collected from the surface of the water, filtered, solidified, dried and made into a powder or tablet.

OCCURrENCE MAP

Africa, Asia, South America

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