Spirulina Immune System Booster

Spirulina Spirulina or Arthrospira platensis is a uni-cellular microalgae which grows in fresh water, in salt water, as well as in brackish bodies of water

Spirulina The name Spirulina derives from the spiral or helical nature of its filaments. Arthrospira is the scientific name of a cyanobacteria genus comprising group of edible cyanobacteria sold under the name Spirulina.

Composition of Spirulina Typical analysis of Spirulina pacifica ( per 100 grams) Total Calories (Kcal) 333 Total Fat (g)5 Protein (g)67 Total Carbohydrate (g)16 Fiber (g)7 Moisture (g)5

Composition of Spirulina Typical analysis of Spirulina pacifica ( per 100 grams) Vitamin A (IU)375,000 Vitamin B12 (µg)300 Calcium (mg)333 Iron (mg)217 C-Phycocyanin (mg)8,000 Total carotenoids (mg)500

Composition of Spirulina Spirulina is about sixty percent complete, highly digestible protein; it contains all essential amino acids Spirulina contains more beta-carotene than any other whole food

Spirulina Spirulina is marketed throughout the world as a food supplement or as an active ingredient in functional foods and beverages. Spirulina contributes: – Several nutrients – nutritive value – Phytochemicals – health benefits

Potential Health Benefits Nutrients and phytochemicals of Spirulina – boost the immune system – promote antioxidant activity in the body These characteristics of Spirulina make its contribution to a person’s health and well being significant.

Immune System Booster The immune system is a system of biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease. There is a lot of evidence that points to the fact that Spirulina boosts the immune system.

Immune System Booster Spirulina produces an immunostimulating effect by enhancing – the resistance to infections – the capacity of influencing hemopoieses – stimulating the production of antibodies and cytokines

Immune System Booster Some of the constituents of Spirulina that may be working in isolation or together to boost immune system are – phycocyanin – vitamin B 12 – calcium spirulan – ß-carotene – Iron

Immune System Booster Research work on Spirulina showed that it has positive effect on the immune system and at the same time has anti-viral activity. Researchers reviewed a series of published studies, most of which were published since the year Many studies investigated benefits from pure Spirulina biomass, but some also researched extracts of Spirulina or isolated compounds from Spirulina.

From the work reviewed they. (Capelli and Cysewski, 2010) concluded that Spirulina shows potent immune stimulating effects Spirulina shows anti-viral activity against a variety of harmful viruses Spirulina shows promise as a cancer preventative agent and in the treatment of tumors Spirulina shows far ranging cardiovascular benefits including improvement of blood lipid profiles, prevention of atherosclerosis, and control of hypertension.

Antioxidant Activity Antioxidants are substances that may protect cells against the effects of free radicals. Antioxidants help in: – Destroying the free radicals that damage cells. – Promoting the growth of healthy cells. – Protecting cells against premature, abnormal ageing. – Help fight age-related macular degeneration. – Provide excellent support for the body’s immune system.

Antioxidant Activity Spirulina is considered a good source of antioxidant nutrients. There is a lot of research documented on the antioxidant effect of Spirulina.

Antioxidant Activity Spirulina has several constituents which may be contributing towards its antioxidant activity some of them could be – phenolic acids – Tocopherols – ß-carotene – phycocyanin – iron

Other benefits of Spirulina Researchers have found other benefits of Spirulina – Anti-hyperglycaemic – Hepatoprotective – Anti-hyperlipidaemic – Anti-inflammatory – Anti-bacterial effects

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