What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a natural and a highly nutritious micro salt water plant that is rich in Iodine and Magnesium. When harvested correctly from non-contaminated ponds and bodies of water, it is one of the most potent nutrient sources available.
A Nutrient-Dense Superfood
Spirulina is a rich source of nutrients and a single tablespoon (7 grams) of dried spirulina powder contains: (1)
- Protein: 4 grams
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin): 11% of the RDA
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 15% of the RDA
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 4% of the RDA
- Copper: 21% of the RDA
- Iron: 11% of the RDA
- It also contains decent amounts of magnesium, potassium and manganese, and small amounts of almost every other nutrient that we need.
Similar Benefits of Chlorella
Similarly, as reported with the benefits of Chlorella, Spirulina is also reported to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol.
The many other benefits include:
- improves digestion
- Boosts energy levels and reduces fatigue and builds endurance
- Cleanses the body,
- Controls your appetite and speed up weight loss
- Maintain a healthy cardiovascular function
- Support the liver and kidneys and detoxifies the body of heavy metals, especially Arsenic
- Reduce inflammation and benefits people who suffer from allergies
Eliminates Candida albicans
Candida, also known as Candida Albicans, Candidiasis, and Monilia, is the most well-known of the problematic yeasts, but it is just one of many different types of yeast commonly found in human bodies, in bread, and even in the air. From the time we are born, we have had some Candida and other yeasts living in our intestinal tracts. Normally, Candida and other yeasts live in harmony with us, their hosts. It is only when they overgrow their normal boundaries that begin to cause a problem.
There are five ‘lines of attack’, that is five different ways we can combat a Candida infection. To stand the best chance, we should really combine all five together:
- Control the yeast;
- Prevent it changing to the fungal form;
- Replenish friendly bacteria;
- Boost the immune system;
- Change the diet – stop feeding it sugary, yeasty foods.
Specifically, spirulina has reported the benefit of promoting the growth of healthy bacterial flora in the intestines, which in turn inhibits the growth of candida. Furthermore, the immune-strengthening properties of spirulina will help the body rid itself of candida cells. (2)
Resources
Last accessed online 29/05/2020
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-spirulina#section1
- https://www.candidafood.com/spirulina-in-the-candida-diet/
- https://www.authoritydiet.com/what-spirulina-health-benefits-nutrition-algae-powder/
