Spirulina is a super food:
- 60% of its total composition is made of high quality plant proteins, 3-4 fold higher than proteins in fish or beef;
- is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, essential to nerve and tissue good health. Spirulina contains double the amount of vitamin B12 found in animal, on a weight for weight basis;
- contains also all the others B-group vitamins, D vitamin, K vitamin, E vitamin;
- is rich in enzymes, magnesium, potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, pantothenic acid, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin;
- is rich in iron, an important element for the production of red blood cells and for a healthy immune system. Spirulina has 10 fold higher iron concentrations than ordinary food;
- is rich in beta-carotene that has an antioxidant effect and is converted into A vitamin. A vitamin is important for a well-functioning eyesight, for bone growth, for growth and differentiation of cells, for teeth health. Spirulina has 10 fold higher beta-carotene concentrations than carrots.
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