Spirulina Powder - Superfood - 100 GMS
It is a blue green algae that is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, caroteniods, and antioxidants. *Nature’s Velvet Spirulina Powder is Blue Green Algae powder. Contains nutrients including Protein, B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium and gamma linolenic acid. Assimilate heavy metals from your body, boosts immune system.
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that grows in both salt and fresh water. It may be one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. Contains nutrients including Protein, B-complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium and gamma linolenic acid.
Its main active component in spirulina is called phycocyanin. This antioxidant substance also gives spirulina its unique blue-green color. It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
FAQS
- What is Spirulina? Answer: Spirulina is blue - green algae that grow naturally in warm, fresh water-bodies around the world. It is considered a superfood due to its powerful health benefits. It is often sold in powder or pill form as a nutritional supplement and many people add it to smoothies and green drinks. It is especially ideal for a vegan diet due to its high protein content.
- Where did Spirulina come from? Answer: Spirulina has been around for centuries and is well-known as a superfood of the ancient civilizations. The Aztecs harvested it from Lake Texococo as did the people of Chad, Afica. It was a good source of protein and other vitamins.
- What are the Spirulina nutrition facts? Answer: Spirulina is 50-75% protein by weight, including all essential amino acids, 15-30% carbohydrates, and 5-10% fat. There are about 30 calories in 10g of spirulina.
- What nutrients are in Spirulina? Answer: Spirulina is packed with protein and amino acids including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acis (GLA), omega 3, 6, and 9s, chlorphyll, iron, vitamins B-1(thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3(nicotinamide), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin E. It is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.
- Why is spirulina a good source of protein? Answer: Spirulina is rich in protein, between 50-70 percent by weight. It contains ALL of the essential amino acids. The protein in Spirulina is also highly usable and has net protein utilization rate of between 50-61%. An ounce of spirulina powder (which is about 3 tablespoons) would add a significant amount of protein, similar to two jumbo eggs or a half a serving of chicken breast.