Spirulina (60% Protein)

History:

Spirulina is an aquatic, one-celled organism that is one of the micro-algae found in warm, freshwater, alkaline, volcanic lakes (and some saline waters) in hot, sunny climates around the world. It is a plant (algae), and its blue-green color comes from its high chlorophyll (green) and phycocyanin (blue) content. We know of two groups of people in history who recognized and profited from the nutritional benefits of Spirulina, and they were the Aztecs of Mexico and Kanembous of Chad in Africa, where it is still an important staple in the diet of the population living near the small lakes and dunes that border Lake Chad. Spirulina/ Blue Green Algae can be found under several other botanical names that can also be used interchangeably, i.e., Spirulina maxima, Spirulina pratensis, Spirulina platensis, Algae pratensis. The name Spirulina is derived from the Latin word for helix or spiral, referring to the physical configuration of the organism, which forms swirling, microscopic strands. Some of the constituents included in Spirulina are one of the world's richest natural sources of both vitamin B-12 and beta-carotene, plus beta sitosterol, vitamins C and E, biotin, folic acid, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, pyridoxine, alpha linolenic acid (Omega-3), gamma linoleic acid (Omega-6), chlorophyll, polysaccharides, calcium (more than milk), iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, chromium, selenium, zinc, phosphorous, fiber, silicon, protein (reportedly twenty times more than soybeans growing in an equal-sized area), 62% amino acid content (all nine building blocks of life that the body must derive from food), the nucleic acids RNA and DNA and the polypeptide, phycocyanin (the active pigment found only in Blue-Green Algae/Spirulina).

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Currently, there are no known warnings or contraindications with the use of Spirulina Herbal Supplement; however, you should stop taking it if there is any itching, tightness in your throat or chest pain due to allergy.

Capsule Information:
Our Spirulina (60% Protein) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 700 mgs.

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