The Value of Sprulina

Mar 30
11:47

2011

Judy He

Judy He

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Sprulina is a kind of lower plants, belonging to cyanophyta. As other bacteria, it has no real nucleolus. Therefore, sometimes people also classified it as a kind of bacteria. The original cellularity of spirulina is quite simple.

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Sprulina is a kind of lower plants,The Value of Sprulina Articles belonging to cyanophyta. As other bacteria, it has no real nucleolus. Therefore, sometimes people also classified it as a kind of bacteria. The original cellularity of spirulina is quite simple. It is the earliest photosynthetic organism on the earth, with a history of about 3.5 billion years. It grows in water and looks like spiral silks under the microscope. There are three main places of origin in the world. They are the Lake Chad in Africa, the Texcoco in Mexico and the Lake Chenghai in Lijiang in the province of Yunnan, China.

Scientist found that sprulina has been the best source of natural protein so far. The proportion of protein in it is as high as 60% to 70%, which is six times higher than that of wheat and three times higher than that of fish. Furthermore, 95% of these proteins can be digested and absorbed. The particular phycocyanin can activate lymphocyes and strengthen the immune system. As a result, it is especially good for those have poor stomach and intestines. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins like vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin E and vitamin K and microelements such as zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium and iodine. The ratio of zinc and iron in it is almost balanced with the amount the human body needs and both minerals are easy to be absorbed. Sprulina has the function of curing anemia. It also functions as a powerful antioxidant. During the Chernobyl radioactive release, it was sprulina and its corresponding products that helped millions of people survive in the end.

It contains a large amount of gamma-linolenic acid, which is a necessary unsaturated fatty acid that can eliminate fat in blood, adjust blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. It is also an ideal substance to the brain health care. The seaweed polysaccharides in it play an important role in radiation protection and reducing the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Therefore, the sprulina powder is quite beneficial for cancer and tumor patients. In addition, the chlorophylls can be easily found in sprulina. Its amount is ten times larger than that in ordinary vegetables and it has positive effects in accelerating digestion, neutralizing toxin in the blood and improve sensitivity. Meanwhile, the fat there is only 5% without cholesterol. It avoids excessive ingestion of calories.

As many scientific studies have proved, sprulina has many functions. It can reduce cholesterol, fat in blood, resist cancer and radiation, protect stomach and avoid anemia. It also does goods to immunity and metabolism. It is commended as the most ideal food in the 21st century by FAO and United Nations World Food Association.  

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