| Spirulina Powder comes from cyanobacteria blue | | | | The vitamin B12 component of a Spirulina has been |
| green algae called Spirulina. They contain all the | | | | found to be 36% human active as contrary to earlier |
| nutrients and great for blasting health destroyer | | | | studies. |
| radicals especially cancer cells and the dreadful heart | | | | Spirulina has many independent studies in Japan, |
| cardiovascular ailments. It also has some added on | | | | France and Mexico, checking it powerful effects in |
| benefits like it lowers your high cholesterol, prevents | | | | the human body. Spirulina powder and other Spirulina |
| kidney and liver problems. | | | | products are used widely in sixty countries. Spirulina |
| Spirulina are cultivated already in man made habitat, | | | | powder has been a good source of food supplement |
| but generally, it grows in lakes, they are actually | | | | not only for human persons but also as feed for |
| frozen when harvested. Later on, they are produced | | | | animals. Spirulina powder has been a big help especially |
| as Spirulina powder, tablets or capsules. | | | | during famines. |
| Benefits of Spirulina Powder | | | | How to Concoct a Spirulina Powder Drink? |
| The color of Spirulina powder is blue green coming | | | | Spirulina powder juices are chilled, as it makes you |
| from its original source. It has the blue colored | | | | feel the "chillax" effect, the chill and the relaxing |
| phycocyanin and green chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is | | | | effect of a powerful Spirulina powder. Great to drink |
| wonderful for blood circulation, as it keeps your | | | | especially when you just came in from a powerful |
| healthy oxygen inside the body which energizes all | | | | body building work out or an "iwonking" experience |
| your body cells. Remember why your parents | | | | You may also opt to eat the concoction by mixing it |
| encourage you to eat plenty of green veggies, | | | | with frozen fruits like mangoes, berries or banana. |
| especially the suspicious broccoli? Green leafy | | | | You may take it with cold yogurt; it can be low fat |
| vegetables are helpful as it activates your immune | | | | or high fat, depending on your health needs. You may |
| system to fight against infectious bacteria and | | | | also opt to make it into a refreshing sherbet with |
| strengthens our immune system against all types of | | | | crushed ice! |
| viruses. It also helps in throwing out trash outside our | | | | Tips in Buying Spirulina Powder |
| body. Basically however Spirulina is not really a veggie | | | | When buying a Spirulina Powder it is best to check |
| but an algae, and scientific research shows how its | | | | the source of the product and where it is |
| chemical components very helpful in maintaining | | | | manufactured. Check for the authenticity of the |
| health. No wonder, it has been used for over | | | | manufacturer and its regulating bodies. Most products |
| centuries in Africa of people living near Lake Chad. | | | | are regulated by many agencies as it is marketed in |
| They are known as the Kanembu People. | | | | sixty countries. |
| Scientists are still testing Spirulina algae on the effect | | | | Usually dietary supplements have an initial approval or |
| of it containing an amino acid phenylalanine, this amino | | | | backed up by scientific studies. Most companies |
| acid is best in strengthening our immune system but | | | | manufacturing Spirulina powder are strict on the |
| bad for people who have a phenylketonuria or | | | | hygienic production of their Spirulina powder, because |
| known as PKU, it's a disorder in metabolism. Although | | | | they can be sued in case they are found to be |
| PKU is rare disorder, people who are suffering must | | | | bogus. |
| consult their physician before taking Spirulina products. | | | | Most Spirulina powder is mixed with other dietary |
| Scientific studies show that Spirulina powder contains | | | | supplements like wheat grass, alfalfa and barley; |
| beta carotene, Iron, Omega 6 fatty acids, Gamma | | | | some are mixed with gingko or royal jelly. The |
| Linolenic Acid (GLA), cobalamine Vitamin B12, Vitamin | | | | concoction is usually for easy intake during breakfast, |
| C, Calcium, and Protein. They are useful in energizing | | | | lunch or supper as a cool drink or dessert. |
| your immune system especially when attack by | | | | Since most dietary supplements are still pending |
| disease radicals such as heart, liver and kidney | | | | approval from FDA. |
| diseases. | | | | It is best to buy from a reliable source. |