Organic Spirulina Protein Powder

Spirulina has a rich history of use as a superfood and was believed to provide essential nutrition integrity to support the optimal functioning of being. Grown around the world from Mexico to Africa to even Hawaii, spirulina is renowned for its intense flavour and even more powerful nutrition profile.

Ingredients:

• 100% organic spirulina powder

Health Benefits of Spirulina

A potent source of nutrients containing a powerful plant-based protein called phycocyanin. Research shows this may have antioxidant, pain-relief, anti-inflammatory, and brain-protective properties.

• Anti-Cancer Properties: Phycocyanin is the plant pigment that gives spirulina its blue-green colour, is discovered to not only reduce inflammation in the body but also block tumour growth and kill cancer cells. The immune-enhancing protein is being studied for its potential in cancer treatment.
• Heart Health: Spirulina increases nitric oxide production in your body as well, which helps your blood vessels relax. Studies show that this can reduce your blood pressure, lowering your heart disease risk

Studies show that the proteins in spirulina can reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol, lowering cholesterol levels. This helps keep your arteries clear, reducing strain on your heart that can lead to heart disease and stroke-causing blood clots. Its proteins also reduce triglyceride levels. These are fats in your blood that can contribute to the hardening of arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and pancreatitis.

• Allergy Relief: The anti-inflammatory effect caused by spirulina’s antioxidants may help people with allergies caused by pollen, animal hair, and dust. One study found that symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and itching was reduced significantly in participants, suggesting that spirulina may be a good alternative to allergy medications.
• Immune System Support: Spirulina is rich in a range of vitamins and minerals essential for maintaining a healthy immune system, like vitamins E, C, and B6. Research finds that spirulina also boosts the production of white blood cells and antibodies that fight viruses and bacteria in your body.

Laboratory studies show that spirulina can fight herpes, flu, and HIV — though much more research is needed to test these effects in humans.

• May Maintain Eye and Oral Health: Spirulina is concentrated with zeaxanthin, a plant pigment that may reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related vision loss.

Its antibacterial properties may also help promote good oral health. One study found that spirulina-enhanced mouthwash reduced dental plaque and the risk of gingivitis in participants. Another study showed it lowered the risk of oral cancer in people who chew tobacco.

Potential Risks of Spirulina

Because spirulina is high in nutrient activity, you should talk to your doctor before taking it or any other supplement. It may pose health risks for some people, including:

• Toxins: Spirulina harvested in the wild may be contaminated with heavy metals and bacteria. In high amounts, some of these toxins may stress or damage your liver.
• Pregnancy Concerns: There is not enough research to suggest blue-green algae is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Because of the toxin risk, doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid spirulina.
• Bleeding Disorders: Because spirulina can help reduce blood clotting, it may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with certain bleeding conditions.
• Diabetes: Spirulina might affect blood sugar levels, so people with diabetes should monitor their blood sugar when taking spirulina.
• Auto-Immune Diseases: Research shows that spirulina can support immune system function, but this could worsen symptoms in people with auto-immune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, or arthritis. Talk to your doctor before adding spirulina to your diet if you have an auto-immune condition.
• Medication Interactions: Spirulina’s health benefits may interact with or counter certain medications' effects, including those used to treat diabetes, immunosuppressants, and blood thinners.
• B12 deficiency: It’s often claimed that spirulina contains high levels of vitamin B 12, but its content is not well-absorbed by the human body. If you have a B12 deficiency — common in people with plant-based diets — you should make sure you’re supplementing from another source.

Directions

• Spirulina powder has a unique, salty taste. Blend into fresh juice or smoothies. It combines well with citrus fruits such as pineapple, orange, lemon as well as mint. Also sprinkle on salads and rice, or blend into salad dressing. You can also make spirulina dessert & chocolates! See recipe section. Start with 3g daily, (level teaspoon or 6 tablets) and gradually build up to a recommended daily dose of 10g (or 20 tablets) for overall health maintenance.