Spirulina an Ancient and Powerful Health Boost
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that used to be consumed by the Ancient Aztecs for its powerful health qualities. It dropped out of fashion but it was brought back to superfood status thanks to NASA proposed that their astronauts grow this nutritional algae in space.
Opura's Spirulina is extremely high in many nutrients and antioxidants that may benefit your body and brain.
The Science
Spirulina is an algae that grows in both fresh and saltwater environments. It is a type of cyanobacteria, which is a family of single-celled microbes that are often referred to as blue-green algae. Similarly to plants cyanobacteria produce energy through photosynthesis.
A standard daily dose of Spirulina is 1-3 grams, but doses of up to 10 grams can also be effective. It is packed with nutrients like, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese. This handy little nutrient boost also contains all of the amino acids that you need.
Benefits:
- Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties;
- Helps enhance endurance and increased muscle strength;
- Contributes to the normal function of the immune system;
- May help lowering cholesterol;
- May aid blood sugar control.
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