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For over 30 years spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) has been the premier choice for supplementing a vegetarian diet. Source Naturals Spirulina is of the highest quality available. This special blue-green algae is a good source of numerous vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, and essential fatty acids that are hard to maintain at adequate levels with a vegetarian diet. Most notable is the high quality protein, which contains all nine essential amino acids. Spirulina's cell wall do not contain cellulose to slow down digestion. Source Naturals Spirulina is naturally grown and harvested without herbicides or pesticides. Spirulina is a single-celled microorganism that closely resembles a bacterium. Its spiral-shaped filaments are rich in plant pigments such as chlorophyll, phycocyanin and beta-carotene. Spirulina turns the lakes and ponds where it grows a dark-blue green. Spirulina has been used medicinally in China for thousands of years. Organic spirulina has the highest protein content compared to other natural food. Apart from that, it is also an excellent source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and a range of vitamin Bs. Spirulina contains the highest amount of chlorophyll, carotenoids and phycocyanin and has virtually no cholesterol. These phyto-nutrients act as natural antioxidants to neutralise free radicals. KEY FEATURES -
High protein content. -
Excellent source of iron, calcium, magnesium, and a range of vitamin Bs. -
Contains high amounts of chlorophyll, carotenoids and phycocyanin. -
Has virtually no cholesterol. -
Natural antioxidant. -
Can be easily digested, absorbed and used by the body. -
Enhances the immune system. -
Helps to replenish and prevent malnutrition. -
Ideal supplement for those who are weight-sensitive. Students who live away from home, and busy working people may lack certain nutrients as they often skip meals and opt for fast food that are high in calories but not necessarily high in important nutrients. Organic spirulina, which has a good nutrient profile, may help replenish and prevent malnutrition. The elderly may not be able to obtain essential nutrients from the diet due to poor dentition and digestive health, diseases and medication that affect the digestion, absorption and utilisation of nutrients. Spirulina has no cellulose in its cell walls, and thus can be easily digested, absorbed and used by the body. It is also good for enhancing the immune system. Spirulina is an ideal supplement for those who are weight-sensitive. Spirulina is low in fat, low in calories and contains practically no cholesterol, making it suitable for weight-control. Many people use spirulina as part of their detox programme as the pigment chlorophyll helps in detoxification. Many health professionals also advocate the use of spirulina during juicing (sprinkled into fruit juices and broths), which gives better outcomes. Apart from that, the bioavailability of iron in organic spirulina is important to dieters who are on low calorie diets and prone to iron deficiency Suggested Use: 6 tablets daily with meals, or as recommended by your health care professional. Supplement Facts Size: 200 Tablets Item Code SN0638 Serving Size: 6 Tablets | | Amount per serving: | % Daily Value | | Spirulina (Spirulina platensis) | 3 g | * | | Yielding Approximately: | | | | Protein | 2 g | 4 % | | Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 6,000 IU | 120 % | | Vitamin K | 16 mcg | 20 % | | Vitamin B-12 | 3 mcg | 45 % | | Iron | 1 mg | 8 % | | Potassium | 40 mg | < 2 % | | Phycocyanin | 300 mg | * | | Gamma-Linoleic Acid | 30 mg | * | | Linolenic Acid | 27 mg | * | | Chlorophyll | 27 mg | * | | Carotenoids | 11 mg | * | * Daily Value not established Other Ingredients: modified cellulose gum, colloidal silicon dioxide and stearic acid. Suitable for vegetarians and HYPOALLERGENIC: contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance. Warning: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
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