Spirulina 500 mg
200 Tabs
LifeSource
Vitamins
Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae found in most lakes and ponds. It has been consumed for thousands of years by Mexican (Aztecs, Mayans), African, and Asian peoples. Spirulina is considered a complete protein because well over half of it consists of amino acids -- the building blocks of protein. It is also a rich source of other nutrients including B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, carotenoids, manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium, and gamma linolenic acid (an essential fatty acid). In fact, at least one laboratory study has demonstrated that the iron level in spirulina is equivalent to that contained in beef. Because of its apparent ability to stimulate the immune system, spirulina may have antiviral and anticancer effects. Test tube and animal studies suggest that spirulina may also help protect against harmful allergic reactions. More research is being done to truly see all of the many other benefits of spirulina.*
Spirulina
has been shown to help with:
- Boost the Immune System*
- Improve Digestion*
- Reduce fatigue*
- Build Endurance*
- Nature's Detoxifier - Cleanse the body*
- Boost Energy Levels*
- Control Appetite*
- Maintain Healthy Cardiovascular function*
- Support the Liver and Kidneys*
- Reduce Inflammation*
- Benefit People Who Suffer from Allergies*
Interestingly, spirulina has been used in
Russia to treat the victims, especially children, of the nuclear disaster at
Chernobyl. In these children, whose bone marrow had been damaged from radiation
exposure, spirulina seemed to boost the immune system.*
NASA has conducted
studies on Spirulina as a potential food for space travel. When it comes to
space travel, the goal is to provide the astronauts with foods that are in rich
in nutrients but don't take up much space. NASA found that 1 kg of Spirulina had the same nutrients found in about
1,000 kgs of "assorted vegetables"! Simply put, when you are
feeding your body such a high concentration of healthy nutrients, good things
will happen.
Chlorophyll is
basically the blood of plants. It is chlorophyll that allows a plant to
transform light into nutrients for the plant - photosynthesis. It is
chlorophyll that gives plants and algae their green pigmentation.
This is a PURE ORGANIC product! Our new
organic Spirulina is Certified under the US Pharmacopoeia Ingredient
Verification program, has a HACCP- Food Safety Standards Certification by BVQI,
is certified Kosher and Halal by BVQI, and has ISO 9001 (quality certification)
& ISO 14001 (certified compliance with environmental practices and quality
certifications by BVQI. IMO has independently certified this spirulina as
Organic as per USDA/NOP-Final Regulations, and Naturland has certified the
product as vegetarian (to the ‘vegan’ standard).
The real difficulty in producing Certified Organic Spirulina is in finding an
appropriate fertilizer that provides nitrogen. Most companies use Chilean
nitrate, a mined source that is non-renewable and could present problems in
agriculture related to ground water runoff (not a real problem for spirulina
ponds). For largely these reasons Chilean nitrate was recently dropped from the
approved list of substances allowed in USDA-certified organic products. Our
organic grower has developed a proprietary, certified all-vegetable source of
nitrogen that does not use yeasts, soy, microorganisms, glutamate or growth
enhancers, allowing us to offer this fully-tested, fully certified, world-class
Organic Spirulina.
LifeSource Vitamins Organic Spirulina is produced without the use of these common
allergens:
- cereal grains or gluten (corn, wheat, wheat derivatives, gluten, etc.)
- seeds (sesame, etc.)
- legumes
- nuts
- yeast or yeast derivatives
- animal products (meat, dairy, eggs)
LifeSource's Organic spirulina is non-GMO and spray dried without carriers or
processing aids, which ensures potency and purity. Most spray dried products
have contaminants in them for the drying process, we do not. Our Organic
Spirulina has excellent nutrient levels of carotenoids and xanthophylls,
chlorophyll (with low levels of pheophorbides, high levels of which would
indicate poor processing methods), protein, GLA, and mineral nutrients.
Uses
Immune Enhancement
Animal and test tube studies suggest that spirulina increases production of
antibodies, cytokines (infection fighting proteins), and other cells that
improve immunity and help ward off infection and chronic illnesses such as
cancer. *
Protein Supplement
Amino acids make up 62% of spirulina. Because it is a rich source of protein
and other nutrients, spirulina has been used traditionally as a nutritional
supplement by people who cannot obtain sufficient calories or protein through
diet alone and by those whose nutritional requirements are higher than normal,
such as athletes. *
Anemia
Animal studies suggest that spirulina promotes hematopoiesis (formation and
development of red blood cells). This is thought to be due to the high levels
of iron present in this food supplement.*
Allergic Reactions
Animal and test tube studies suggest that spirulina may protect against
allergic reactions by preventing the release of histamines (substances that
contribute to allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, hives, and
soft-tissue swelling). Whether these preliminary studies will translate into
benefit for people with allergies is not known.*
Antibiotic-related Illnesses
Although antibiotics destroy unwanted organisms in the body, they may also kill
"good" bacteria called probiotics (such as Lactobacillus acidophilus)
which sometimes results in diarrhea. In test tubes, spirulina has promoted the
growth of L. acidophilus and other probiotics. Whether this positive laboratory
finding will translate into protection from antibiotic-related diarrhea is not
clear at this time.*
Infection
Test tube studies suggest that spirulina has activity against herpes,
influenza, cytomeglovirus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Whether this
laboratory finding will prove beneficial for people in treating these
infections is not clear. *
Oral Cancer
In one study, 87 people who chewed tobacco and had a precancerous lesion known
as leukoplakia were randomly assigned to receive Spirulina
fusiformis or placebo. Lesions were
significantly more likely to disappear in the spirulina group than in the
placebo group. More research in this area will be very helpful.*
Liver Disorders
There is some preliminary evidence that spirulina may help protect against
liver damage and cirrhosis (liver failure) in those with chronic hepatitis.
More research is needed in this area.*
Other
Spirulina is also contained in some skin care products due to its moisturizing
and tightening properties, and components derived from spirulina may have
properties to help reduce inflammation in, for example, arthritis. More
research is needed in this latter area. *
LifeSource takes pride in its superior quality Spirulina from Cyanotech. Part
of what makes this super green food a quality product is the drying process
used to produce it.
LifeSource Vitamins Spirulina - a complete protein with over
half of it consists of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Also a rich
source of other nutrients including B complex vitamins, beta-carotene, allergic
reactions, anticancer effects. *
Every LifeSource Vitamins
product exceeds the standards and requirements set forth in the FDA's Code of
Federal Regulation (21 CFR, 111) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
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