Benefits of Spirulina

Spirulina or spirulina is one of the most popular algae and is considered a superfood because it is rich in easy-to-digest proteins, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, nucleic acids and chlorophyll.

Spirulina is one of the foods of plant origin with the highest concentration of nutrients. It provides polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 3 and 6, chlorophyll, vegetable proteins, vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K, fiber and minerals such as iron, copper, iodine, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc and sulfur.

Benefits of Spirulina

• It is very rich in melatonin, so it helps fight insomnia.
• It contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that reduces appetite, so it is useful for slimming diets.
• It is beneficial for cardiovascular health. It helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, improve circulation and lower blood pressure.
• It acts on postaglandins achieving anti-inflammatory effect. It is useful to help in cases such as arthritis or tinnitus (ringing in the ears).
• It is an anti-aging supplement due to its concentration of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, beneficial for the skin and eyes. Its high content of vitamins, minerals and amino acids aid hair growth.
• It helps to recover physical fitness, provides energy and vitality so it is useful in cases of anemia, exhaustion and demineralization. It is appropriate for people with high physical and intellectual wear and tear.
• It helps in the treatment of diseases caused by deficits of proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, contributing to the balance of these in the body.
• It is rich in iron that is easy to absorb, so it helps strengthen the immune system and therefore improves defenses and the production of antibodies to fight viruses and bacteria.
• It regenerates the intestinal flora and activates the cellular detoxification mechanisms, making it beneficial for the liver and kidneys. It helps to remove heavy metals and soften the side effects of some medications.
• Due to its chlorophyll content, with a function similar to that of blood hemoglobin, it has antianaemic activity.
• Its high protein content helps increase muscle mass.

How and when to take spirulina

• If we want to lose weight we will take the spirulina half an hour before each meal with a glass of water. In this way, the seaweed produces a natural saciante effect that helps us eat less without going hungry.
• If we want to gain weight we need to take spirulina right after the meal, along with dessert.
• As a specific treatment for a disorder is taken on an empty stomach, half an hour before ingesting any food.
• As a nutritional supplement it will be taken in green smoothies, made with fruits and green leafy vegetables.

We can take spirulina powder mixed with water or food, in capsules or tablets.