Spirulina is the most nutritious whole food on the planet. It is a rich source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc. It is known to increase energy levels.
Spirulina contains about 60% complete protein containing all essential amino acids, though with reduced amounts of methionine, cysteine and lysine when compared to the proteins of meat, eggs and milk. It is, however, superior to typical plant protein, such as that from legumes.
Spirulina is a microscopic spiral shaped, blue-green vegetable algae. It has been used as a significant food source for centuries. Spirulina is highly digestible and the most nutritious, concentrated whole- food known to humankind. It is nature's richest whole-food source of complete protein. Rich in GLA, it also contains important B complexes including bio-available B12 and other essential organic, whole-food minerals and trace elements.
Spirulina is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.
Brief Typical Nutritional Analysis
Average Quantity Per 3g Per 100g
Energy 48Kj 1584Kj
Calories 12 379
Fat – Total <0.g 8g
- Saturated <0.2g 3.5g
- Carbohydrate <0.6g 20g
- Sugars 0.0g 0.0g
Protein 2g 67g
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Total Carotenoids 9mg 300mg
Betacarotene 7.7mg 258mg
Phycocyanin 360mg 12g
Chlorophyll 45mg 1.5g
Zeaxanthin 2mg 66.7mg
Lutein 1mg 33mg
VITAMINS
Vit A (100% as betacarotene) 12900iu 430000iu
Niacin 480mcg 16mg
MINERALS
Iron 2.2mg 75mg
Potassium 1.7g 50mg
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS(EFA's)
Omega 6 Family
Gamma Linolenic (GLA) 30mg 1g
Essential Linoleic 37mg 1.25g
What are its health benefits
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of naturally occurring organic iron. It's 58 times richer in iron than raw spinach and 28 times richer than raw beef liver. Spirulina is nature's richest source of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), it's 25 times higher than raw carrots!
You’ve heard the recommendation that we should eat five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables a day. This can be hard to achieve in real life. That’s where powerful supplements come in and help us maintain optimal health and wellbeing.
Phytonutrients are natural chemicals found in plants. They differ from essential vitamins and minerals that we need to keep us alive.
Just try adding spirulina in tablet or powder form into your daily regime and experience the different effect of green superfoods to synthetic supplements.
Mountain Organic SPIRULINA contains NO dairy, NO gluten, NO animal products, NO chemicals, NO pollutants, NO Genetically Modified Organisms and is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
- Barcode: 09322837007085
- SKU: 2633696
- Shipping Weight: 0.45kg
SKU
GE42
GRXSMOCL
MCMOSCL
MCSMOCL
Brand
Green Nutritionals By Microrganics
Microrganics
Barcode
9322837007085
Shipping Cost
GST Free
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This product was added to our catalog on Friday 08 May, 2020.