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Spirulina

Spirulina - What is it?

Spirulina is the name given to two types of microscopic blue-green algae, Arthrospira platensis, and Arthrospira maxima. As a health supplement, Spirulina algae is higher in protein than any other food source with a protein content of 60-70 percent higher than any other natural food and most nutritional products. Unlike other forms of protein, the protein in Spirulina is 85-95% digestible, one of the highest available. Spirulina is second only to dried egg supplment with regards to usable protein. Even greater nutritional value can be found in its high concentration of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients which include the essential fatty acids, GLA fatty acid, lipids, the nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), B complex, vitamin C and E and phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, chlorophyll, and phycocyanin, which is a protein that is known to inhibit cancer.

Spirulina - What can it be used for?

High Potency Spirulina is especially suitable for:

• Those undertaking a weight loss program
• Athletes and bodybuilders - helping to sustain performance, stamina and endurance
• Seniors - helping to maintain a healthy digestion
• Vegetarians - a rich source of vitamin B12, often lacking in the diet.
• Pregnant and nursing mothers - as a natural source of nutritional components

Health Elements high potency spirulina is cultivated in the freshwater lakes and sunny climate of South India.