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Active Ingredient:Protein.
Useful Part:Fresh whole algae.
Appearance:Fine freen powder.
Test Method:UV.
Specification: *0%.
Because it contains the most remarkable concentration of
nutrients known in any food, plant, grain or herb. It's the
highest protein food- over *0% all digestible vegetable protein. It
has the highest concentration of beta carotene, vitamin B**2,
iron and trace minerals and the rare essential fatty acid
GLA. These make spirulina a great whole food alternative to
isolated vitamin and minerals.
With the growing concern about contaminated algae harvested
from lakes, the source is important. Many people now prefer
certified organic foods, and the good news is Earthrise Farms
grows certified organic spirulina. Second, there's a wide
variety in potency. Maintaining the highest levels of the
carotenoids, phycocyanin and polysaccharides is very
important. Now Earthrise Farms has developed the next
generation of super spirulina.
Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina's dark color comes
from a rainbow of natural pigments. They harvest sunlight at
different wavelengths and protect from too much sun. These
pigments offer unusual health benefits and help synthesize
many enzymes necessary for regulating body metabolism. They
are chlorophyll (green), carotenoids (yellow and orange) and
phycocyanin (blue), the dominant color. Not all spirulina is
grown, processed and packaged the same way. Levels of these
sensitive pigments vary widely. Spirulina needs high levels
of all three to provide optimum health benefits. At Earthrise
Nutritionals' farm, all three are tested on every day's
production to assure potency. I know Beta Carotene is an
anti-cancer antioxidant nutrient.
Is natural different than synthetic beta carotene?
Spirulina is the richest Beta Carotene food, with a full spectrum
of ten mixed carotenoids. About half are orange carotenes:
alpha, beta and gamma and half are yellow xanthophylls. They
work synergistically at different sites in our body to
enhance antioxidant protection.
What is so unique about spirulina as a source of GLA? A
food source of GLA is important, especially for women. Known
GLA foods are mothers milk and oil extracts of evening
primrose, black currant and borage seeds. Spirulina is a
potent source, an astonishing 1% by weight! Eight spirulina
tablets contain equivalent GLA to a capsule of primrose oil.
I've heard from many women who have appreciated spirulina's
benefits for PMS and for healthy, beautiful skin.
Benefits for an aging population
Spirulina is an ideal
anti-aging food: concentrated nutrient value, easily digested and
loaded with antioxidants. Beta Carotene is good for healthy
eyes and vision.
This all vegetable, low fat protein means we can lighten up on
a meat centered diet that can aggravate arthritis and raise
cholesterol. When we choose to eat less meat, vegetables like
spirulina are good sources of more iron and essential
minerals. As people age, many who don't eat enough, have
restricted diets or poor digestion may experience low energy
from being undernourished. Spirulina builds healthy
lactobacillus, aiding assimilation and elimination and
relieving constipation. Older people really notice an energy
boost. In Japan, *3% of those taking spirulina are over *0
years old! Is spirulina good for pets and other animals? Yes.
Walk into any pet store and you'll find it's a popular
supplement for fish, birds and pets. In fact, much of the
global spirulina production is consumed by aquaculture raised
fish and prawns, tropical fish, ornamental birds, horses and
even cats and dogs. In the ***0s, the first use was enhancing
the beautiful colors in fancy koi carp. Then fish and prawn
farmers discovered it increased growth rates, survival,
color, and reduced medications. Today, spirulina is in most
premium aquarium feeds. Zoos feed their flamingos a spirulina
diet, like the millions of pink flamingos living on it in
East African lakes. Ornamental bird breeders use it to
enhance color, health and fertility. Tiny amounts in diets of
young turkeys and chickens builds disease resistance,
reducing the need for antibiotics. In reptiles, it improves skin
gloss and disease resistance. For thoroughbred racehorses, it
improves speed and recovery.
