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•	p65 Spirulina is the common name for human and animal food supplements produced. •	Primarily from 2 species of Cyanobacteria: Arthrospira Platensis, and Arthrospira Maxima. •	In the World Food Conference 1974, UNO announced Spirulina as the best food for future & declared: 1000 kg of vegetables & fruits EQUALS 1 kg of Spirulina, both provide equal nutrients to your body!! •	WHO recommends Spirulina for kids as a safe, secured and complete food supplement all over the World! •	NASA has valued Spirulina as an ideal tablet for space astronauts! •	In 2000, Spirulina was declared as A Luxury Health Food that can help to fight Malnutrition!

Spirulina Basics Spirulina is a Natural Food Spirulina is one of the oldest food sources because of its high nutritional value. Ancient Aztec and African civilizations understood Spirulina's health benefits and now with modern scientific research, we know Spirulina's nutritional profile. Spirulina is known to be a rich source of protein, contain essential and non-essential amino acids, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), vitamin A (beta-carotene), B12, iron, calcium, chlorophyll, and phycocyanin. Spirulina is a vegetarian and vegan Superfood. •	Spirulina platensis, a cynobacterium used frequently as a dietary supplement •	immune-stimulating and antiviral activities. •	activate macrophages, NK cells, T cells, B cells, and to stimulate the production of Interferon gamma (IFN-γ) and other cytokines

NUTRIENTS	Nutrients required by an average person per day	Spirulina can provide the nutrients equivalent to:(per 100 g of its content) Proteins	54 g	65 g Fats	44-76 g	4.7g Vitamin B1(Thiamine)	1.2 g	3.5mg Carbohydrates	310 g	17.8 g Folic Acid	4 mg	0.1 mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	20mg	14.9 mg Beta-carotene (Vitamin A)	9 g	180 g Phosphorus	700 mg	961 mg Iron	8 mg	150 mg Sodium	1430 mg	641 mg Calcium	1000-1200 mg	1000 mg Energy	2000 Kcal	353 Kcal Fiber	5.7 gm	3.6 gm Manganese	2.3 mg	5 mg Vitamin C	65-90 mg	10.1 mg Amino Acid	20-30 g	8.3 g Zinc	11 mg	3.45 mg Vitamin K	120 microgm	1090 microgm Vitamin B2	1.3 mg	4.5 mg Vitamin B12	2.4 micro gm	320 microgram Vitamin B 6 (Pyridoxine)	1.3 mg	0.96 microgm

' How to Eat Spirulina' Spirulina is not only safe to eat, but has great health benefits. Spirulina comes in several forms for your consumption: Powder, tablet, or capsule. Many people add powdered Spirulina to their protein shakes, smoothies, soups, sauces, and even main dishes. Because Spirulina blends well with a variety of foods, many people have created new and delicious Spirulina-infused recipes. Spirulina also comes in tablet or capsule form for those looking for a quicker and easy way to consume Spirulina. Spirulina is an Algae Spirulina is a blue-green algae and a natural food found in high alkaline aqua environments. Spirulina under a microscope looks like little spirals and grows quickly under the right conditions. Ancient civilizations grew their Spirulina in lakes and ponds. Today Spirulina producers grow Spirulina in controlled aqua environments to ensure the quality and safety of Spirulina. It is important to consider the water source and growing environment when determining the quality and safety of Spirulina. Spirulina for a Healthy Diet Spirulina is a Superfood with many known benefits for our health. Because of the high vitamin A content via beta-carotene, Spirulina helps improve immune system functions and promotes cell regeneration and reduce oxidative stress. Spirulina's anti-oxidant content helps improve circulation and destroy free-radicals that harmful to the body. Spirulina's high protein content helps improve the strength and conditioning of the body. 3 grams of Spirulina a day will help supplement a healthy diet. Spirulina is Safe to Consume Spirulina has a long history of human consumption and known as a safe edible food. It is a powerful Super food but not all Spirulina is the same. To ensure the safety of Spirulina, consider growing practices, environmental factors, preservation, water quality, and regulatory standards. These factors can be the difference in color, quality, and nutritional value. Growing Practices Spirulina grows naturally in high alkaline water but to ensure safety for human consumption, commercial Spirulina is grown in highly controlled in ponds. These farms should be far from possible pollutants from cities, cars, and airports. Spirulina companies should use the best practices and avoid herbicides and pesticides. Companies should conduct regular testing for quality standards. To ensure quality and safety, Spirulina should not be irradiated since that will reduce its nutritional value. Spirulina Quality Environmental Factors To ensure safety, Spirulina must be grown in controlled environments with access to clean mineral rich water. Spirulina thrives in high alkaline water in areas with year-round sunlight and high temperatures. Spirulina can be affected by pollutants if the farm is in a high risk location such as large cities, airports, and factories. Safe Spirulina depends on what environmental conditions surround the farm. Growing Environment Certifications and Regulations To ensure the safety of Spirulina, companies should self-regulate as well as coordinate with local governments and receive certifications for safety. Testing should be conducted at each farm to ensure safety. Look for certifications for production: GMP, FSSC 22000, GRAS, non-GMO, 100% Vegan, Gluten Free, KSA Kosher, and Prop 65. Companies and the Spirulina should both be recognized as safe by industry standards and the local government.  Learn everything about Spirulina Spirulina Basics Learn about what Spirulina is and where it comes from. Learn more about what is Spirulina made of and what nutrients are in Spirulina? Spirulina Quality Standards Learn the difference between high quality Spirulina and low quality Spirulina. Not all Spirulina is alike but it's easy to spot and taste the difference. Spirulina Health Benefits Learn about the wide range of health benefits of consuming Spirulina including providing more energy, immune system boost, and better circulation. Safety of Spirulina Spirulina is a natural food and safe to eat. But like any food on the market, the safety of the food depends on the source and if producers follows safe practices. Growing Environment Learn about the optimal environmental conditions to grow Spirulina. Spirulina requires specific conditions to produce the best nutritional quality. Application Learn about the variety of ways you can consume Spirulina. Spirulina can be added it to all kinds smoothies and shakes, as well as desserts and main dishes.  Quality Standards  Enhances Immune System •	Spirulina stimulates the immune system by increasing the body's innate immunity defenses by activating the production of macrophages, T-Cells, and Natural Killer cells. •	Spirulina promotes cell regeneration which helps the body recover quicker from illness. •	Several animal and human studies have shown that Spirulina supports immune function. In particular, it has been shown to promote innate (inborn) immunity, the body’s first line of defense. •	It is also important in the regulation of antibody production (acquired immunity). •	Spirulina has been shown to inhibit production of IgE and modulate inflammation. •	Recent studies also show that Spirulina promotes IgA production in the saliva thereby inactivating foreign bodies and toxins found in foods. Energy Booster •	Spirulina's rich nutrient profile means more natural energy for your body. •	Spirulina contains high levels of iron and iron is important in helping the body recover from fatigue and improving blood circulation. •	The plant based protein in Spirulina is also important in providing energy for the body since protein naturally provides energy and helps the body with essential functions. Natural Plant Protein •	Spirulina is 60% protein and its high protein content helps improve muscle growth, recovery, and endurance. •	Having no Cellulose cell wall, Spirulina is an easily absorbing vegetable protein. •	Spirulina is also a non-allergic protein. •	Spirulina also contains essential amino acids that help decrease fatigue during aerobic exercise, maintain muscle mass, and aid in muscle recovery.

Natural Source of Iron •	The natural iron available in Spirulina helps increase oxygen intake and reduce fatigue. •	Iron is found in your body's red blood cells as Hemoglobin and transports oxygen to the body's tissues. Spirulina helps improve blood circulation and may decrease the possibility of anemia. Sports Nutrition •	Spirulina stimulates the production of various stem cells including red blood cells to bring more oxygen to the body's organs. •	Spirulina inhibits the negative influence of TNF-∝ which affects stem cell regeneration. Spirulina improves blood circulation through the production of nitrous oxide. •	Spirulina also has an essential fatty acid called GLA (Omega-6) that has an anti-inflammatory effect.  Powerful Antioxidant Spirulina contains phytonutrients (carotenoids, chlorophyll, Phycocyanin) that have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. These antioxidants support cellular health by protecting cells from the damaging effects of reactive oxygen radicals. Such an oxidative stress that is a result of normal or abnormal metabolism, is known to damage cell membranes and DNA (the master molecule that programs all cellular structure and function) thereby negatively changing the structure and function of the cell. Anti-Inflammatory Benefits Inflammation can occur after exercise or bodily injuries and cause discomfort. Spirulina's phytonutrients can help reduce inflammatory conditions like oxidative stress and improve immune system functions. Phytonutrient Benefits Phytonutrients are nutrients produced by plants and can benefit the body's health. Spirulina contains the phytonutrients carotenoids, which help with antioxidants and immune functions, Phycocyanin, which help with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory, and Chlorophyll, which help with cleansing and detox. Spirulina has similar benefits from eating certain fruits and vegetables Detox of Heavy Metals Spirulina contains chlorophyll which helps the body remove toxins such as heavy metals. Spirulina helps improve gut health and improve digestion. Spirulina is important in removing free-radicals that harmful to the body. Eye Health Spirulina is high in vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. Vitamin A helps protect the cornea which is important in having good vision. Spirulina's beta-carotene converts into vitamin A and its carotenoids promotes cellular health. Spirulina also contains zeaxanthin, which is known to promote eye health. Cholesterol Benefits Spirulina studies have shown that consuming Spirulina helps maintain normal levels of LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein - bad cholesterol) while increasing HDL (High Density Lipoprotein - good cholesterol). Spirulina can inhibit lipid oxidation due its rich antioxidant properties.

Quality  What Should Quality Spirulina Be Like? Like any food, Spirulina comes multiple types of quality depending on where, how, who produces the Spirulina. The difference can be in the taste, color, smell, and nutritional content. Spirulina should not have a strong or overpowering taste. Spirulina should be a dark green color. Spirulina should not have a strong fish scent. Quality Spirulina comes from producers that use fresh mineral water and grown in environments with low pollution and plenty of sunlight and not use fermented nutrients. Taste What Should Spirulina Taste Like? Spirulina should have a slight bitter taste or otherwise tasteless. Powdered Spirulina's taste can usually be masked by other foods. If the taste is too fishy, bitter, or salty, the Spirulina is probably produced in an unpleasant environment. High quality Spirulina can easily be mixed-in with other food and drink recipes and rendered tasteless while low quality Spirulina over-powers the taste of other foods. Color What Should Spirulina Look Like? Spirulina is microscopic in nature and looks like little spirals under a microscope. Spirulina is naturally a blue-green pigment because of its phycocyanin and chlorophyll content. Once Spirulina is dried and packaged, Spirulina should be a forest green color. Spirulina with a dark green shade is typically higher in quality because of its high phycocyanin, other nutrients, and nutritional content. Smell What Should Spirulina Smell Like? Spirulina should have a slight ocean scent. Spirulina usually does not have a strong or pungent smell. If Spirulina has a strong fish smell, it could mean it has a high bacteria count. High bacteria from fermented nutrients means it is poor and inconsistent quality Spirulina. High quality Spirulina should have a more muted scent than low quality Spirulina.

 Spirulina Academic Studies Immune System Research The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities of Spirulina: an overview. Wu Q1,2,3, Liu L4, Miron A5, Klímová B6, Wan D7, Kuča K8,9. Effect of Spirulina (Arthrospira) supplementation on the immune response to tetanus toxoid vaccination in a mouse model. Chu WL1, Quynh le V, Radhakrishnan AK. Enhancement of human adaptive immune responses by administration of a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide extract from the cyanobacterium Arthrospira platensis. Løbner M, Walsted A, Larsen R, Bendtzen K, Nielsen CH. Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Research Spirulina diet to lactating mothers protects the antioxidant system and reduces inflammation in post-natal brain after systemic inflammation. Patil J1, Matte A1, Mallard C2, Sandberg M1. Antioxidant Potential of Spirulina platensis Mitigates Oxidative Stress and Reprotoxicity Induced by Sodium Arsenite in Male Rats. Bashandy SA1, El Awdan SA1, Ebaid H2, Alhazza IM3. Anti-oxidant activity of holo- and apo-c-phycocyanin and their protective effects on human erythrocytes. Pleonsil P1, Soogarun S, Suwanwong Y. Cardiovascular Health Research Spirulina prevents atherosclerosis by reducing hypercholesterolemia in rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet. Cheong SH, Kim MY, Sok DE, Hwang SY, Kim JH, Kim HR, Lee JH, Kim YB, Kim MR. Practical prevention of cardiac remodeling and atrial fibrillation with full- spectrum antioxidant therapy and ancillary strategies. McCarty MF. Effects of dietary Spirulina on vascular reactivity. Juárez-Oropeza MA, Mascher D, Torres-Durán PV, Farias JM, Paredes-Carbajal MC. Fitness Research Spirulina versicolor improves insulin sensitivity and attenuates hyperglycemia-mediated oxidative stress in fructose-fed rats. Hozayen WG1, Mahmoud AM2, Soliman HA1, Mostafa SR1. Antioxidant Potential of Spirulina platensis Mitigates Oxidative Stress and Reprotoxicity Induced by Sodium Arsenite in Male Rats. Bashandy SA1, El Awdan SA1, Ebaid H2, Alhazza IM3. C-phycocyanin prevents cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity through inhibition of oxidative stress. Fernández-Rojas B1, Medina-Campos ON, Hernández-Pando R, Negrette-Guzmán M, Huerta-Yepez S, Pedraza-Chaverri J. Oxidative Stress Spirulina prevents memory dysfunction, reduces oxidative stress damage and augments antioxidant activity in senescence-accelerated mice. Hwang JH, Lee IT, Jeng KC, Wang MF, Hou RC, Wu SM, Chan YC. Spirulina improves antioxidant status by reducing oxidative stress in rabbits fed a high-cholesterol diet. Kim MY, Cheong SH, Lee JH, Kim MJ, Sok DE, Kim MR. Other Research Effects of fish oil and spirulina on oxidative stress and inflammation in hypercholesterolemic hamsters. Muga MA, Chao JC1. Protective effects of Spirulina maxima on hyperlipidemia and oxidative- stress induced by lead acetate in the liver and kidney. Ponce-Canchihuamán JC, Pérez-Méndez O, Hernández-Muñoz R, Torres-Durán PV, Juárez-Oropeza MA.