Spirulina
By 4muskateers
03-31-08
Spirulina
By 4muskateers
03-31-08
Spirulina has been cited in the Journal of Applied Psychology as providing remarkable therapeutic effects, even at low dosages in the diet---this could indicate spirulina's beneficial effects may be due to more than simple nutrition.
Spriulina is a type of fresh-water blue-green alge composed of approximately 65-71% protien, making it one of the richest vegetal sources of protien known. These proteins are biologically complete, containing all 8 essential amino acids in their proper ratios. much of spirulina's protein is in the form of biliprotein, which has beem predigested by the algae, making it 5 times easier to break down than either meat or soy protein. In fact, the digestibility of spirulina protein is rated 85% compared to approximately 20% for beef protein. This easy-to-digest type of protein is especially beneficial for those suffering from problems associated with excessive animal protein and refined foods intake---namely those with arthritis, cancer, diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity or a similar degenerative condition.
Spirulian contains an extremely high level of the fatty acid, GLA, as well as substantial amounts of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid. GLA and its corresponding prostaglandin, PGE , have been researched extesively for their immunostimulation activity. GLA is also important for healthy growth and development in children, and is found in abundance in mother's milk, with dpirulina being the next-best-whole-food-source. Children who have never been prest-fed are often given spirulina in order to encourage the hormonal and mental development which may be lacking as a result of insufficient nutrition during infancy.
Spriulina is an excellent source of beta-carotene (1,7000mg/kg), vitamin B12,
potassium and chlorophy... In fact, spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitaim B12 which is typically only found in aminal tissues. One teaspoon of spirulina can provide as much as 1 1/2 times the RDA for B12, and over twice the amount of B12 found in an equivalent serving of liver. Spirulina also contains vitamins B1, B2, B6,biotin, folic acid , inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin E, and the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. A rich source of carotenes,spirulina conatins beta-carotene, ryptoxanthin, echinenone, lutein, xanthophulis, zeaxanthin, and trace amounts of alpha-carotene. Spirulina also contains a blue pigment called phycocanin, a biliprotein which has been shown to prevetn the formation of cancer colonies. Phycocyanin also enhances neurotransmitter formation which increases mental capacity.
another nutritional benefit of spirulina is that its cell walls are made entirely of mucopolysaccharides (MP's) which makes the nutrients contained wirhin completely digestible. Other plants have cell walls made of an indigestible cleeulose. this limiting the bioavavilability of many important nutrients. MPs help strengthen body tissues, particularly connective tissues, making them more elastic and resilient. MPs also provide anti-inflammatory activity, as well as reduce blood fat and inhibit artery deterioration.
Spriulina helps balance levels of Immunoglobin E (IgE) in the blood. Children who consume spirulina reduced the IgE levels in the blood, and this reduced their allergic sensitivities.
By 4muskateers
03-31-08
Spirulina has been cited in the Journal of Applied Psychology as providing remarkable therapeutic effects, even at low dosages in the diet---this could indicate spirulina's beneficial effects may be due to more than simple nutrition.
Spriulina is a type of fresh-water blue-green alge composed of approximately 65-71% protien, making it one of the richest vegetal sources of protien known. These proteins are biologically complete, containing all 8 essential amino acids in their proper ratios. much of spirulina's protein is in the form of biliprotein, which has beem predigested by the algae, making it 5 times easier to break down than either meat or soy protein. In fact, the digestibility of spirulina protein is rated 85% compared to approximately 20% for beef protein. This easy-to-digest type of protein is especially beneficial for those suffering from problems associated with excessive animal protein and refined foods intake---namely those with arthritis, cancer, diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity or a similar degenerative condition.
Spirulian contains an extremely high level of the fatty acid, GLA, as well as substantial amounts of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid. GLA and its corresponding prostaglandin, PGE , have been researched extesively for their immunostimulation activity. GLA is also important for healthy growth and development in children, and is found in abundance in mother's milk, with dpirulina being the next-best-whole-food-source. Children who have never been prest-fed are often given spirulina in order to encourage the hormonal and mental development which may be lacking as a result of insufficient nutrition during infancy.
Spriulina is an excellent source of beta-carotene (1,7000mg/kg), vitamin B12,
potassium and chlorophy... In fact, spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitaim B12 which is typically only found in aminal tissues. One teaspoon of spirulina can provide as much as 1 1/2 times the RDA for B12, and over twice the amount of B12 found in an equivalent serving of liver. Spirulina also contains vitamins B1, B2, B6,biotin, folic acid , inositol, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin E, and the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. A rich source of carotenes,spirulina conatins beta-carotene, ryptoxanthin, echinenone, lutein, xanthophulis, zeaxanthin, and trace amounts of alpha-carotene. Spirulina also contains a blue pigment called phycocanin, a biliprotein which has been shown to prevetn the formation of cancer colonies. Phycocyanin also enhances neurotransmitter formation which increases mental capacity.
another nutritional benefit of spirulina is that its cell walls are made entirely of mucopolysaccharides (MP's) which makes the nutrients contained wirhin completely digestible. Other plants have cell walls made of an indigestible cleeulose. this limiting the bioavavilability of many important nutrients. MPs help strengthen body tissues, particularly connective tissues, making them more elastic and resilient. MPs also provide anti-inflammatory activity, as well as reduce blood fat and inhibit artery deterioration.
Spriulina helps balance levels of Immunoglobin E (IgE) in the blood. Children who consume spirulina reduced the IgE levels in the blood, and this reduced their allergic sensitivities.
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