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030-000-141 Spirulina protein
Spirulina protein comes from spirulina. There are 8 essential amino acids in Spirulina Protein.
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Spirulina Protein Description
Spirulina protein comes from spirulina. There are 8 essential amino acids in Spirulina Protein. It can lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and strengthen the immune system.
Spirulina is a blue-green spiral-shaped microalgae. It’s actually not plant-based but rather a form of a cyanobacteria. Like all cyanobacteria, spirulina obtains its energy through photosynthesis, consuming carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Spirulina is extremely nutrient-rich with up to 70% protein, lots of beta-carotene, iron, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, chlorophyll, and phycocyanin, a powerful antioxidant—in addition to being a significant source of prebiotic polysaccharides.
Benefits of Spirulina
- It is considered a complete source of high-quality protein and is often compared to eggs for the amount of protein per gram. The protein in Spirulina is highly usable and has a net protein utilization rate of between 50-61%.
- Spirulina is 65% protein and amino acids including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which has gotten a lot of attention for its anti-inflammatory properties, especially when taken with other quality Omega-3 supplements.
- May Help Balance Blood Sugar
- Powerful Antioxidants
- May Help Those with Allergies
- Helps Remove Heavy Metals
- Muscle and Endurance Benefits