Spirulina, a class of lower plants, belongs to the cyanobacteria and the algae family. Like bacteria, they have no real nuclei in cells, so they are also called cyanobacteria. The cyanobacteria's cellular structure is primitive and very simple. It is the first photosynthetic organism on earth and has survived for 3.5 billion years on this planet. It grows in water and is visible under the microscope




The nutritional value of spirulina


Introduction of spirulina


Spirulina, a class of lower plants, belongs to the cyanobacteria and the algae family. Like bacteria, they have no real nuclei in cells, so they are also called cyanobacteria. The cyanobacteria's cellular structure is primitive and very simple. It is the first photosynthetic organism on earth and has survived for 3.5 billion years on this planet. It grows in the water and is visible under the microscope as a spiral filament.


The nutritional value of spirulina


1. Spirulina is rich in protein, up to 60-70%, richer in food than the general concept, and several times higher than soybeans, beef, and eggs.


2. Spirulina is rich in beta carotene, which is 15 times that of carrot and 40-60 times that of spinach.


3. Spirulina is rich in vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B11, B12, C, E. B vitamins are various in variety and have special physiological functions. The lack of any of them may cause diseases.






The nutritional value of spirulina


4. Spirulina contains a variety of trace elements necessary for human body, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, iodine, selenium, iron, copper, zinc, etc. Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, zinc deficiency can lead to dysplasia; DNA repair enzymes stimulate the production of immunoglobulins and antibodies, capture free radicals, reduce or resist the toxicity of certain metals in the body, and inhibit the carcinogenic effects of some carcinogens. Selenium also prevents mountain sickness.


5. Chlorophyll A contained in spirulina has its unique hematopoietic function.


6. Spirulina contains high levels of gamma linolenic acid, which has the function of promoting calcium absorption, improving immunity, preventing metabolic disorders and preventing aging.


7. The polysaccharide in spirulina has anti-radiation function and indirectly inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells by enhancing the body's immunity. In addition, spirulina polysaccharide can increase the activity of SOD in plasma, reduce the formation of lipid peroxide, and have anti-aging effect.


The efficacy and role of spirulina


1. Spirulina can alleviate the side effects of cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy; improve immune function; lower blood lipids;


2. Spirulina primary cancer adjuvant therapy; hyperlipidemia, iron deficiency anemia, diabetes, malnutrition, post-physical weakness, used as health food.