What can Spirulina do?

• Strengthens the immune system
  Spirulina improves the production of white blood cells, antibodies and cytokines to strengthen the body’s resistance against infection and sickness.
  
• Maintains cardiovascular health & lowers cholesterol
  Clinically proven to improve cardiovascular health by reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglyceride levels, and increasing HDL (good cholesterol) levels. Spirulina’s abundant antioxidants reduce plaque formation on arterial walls.
  
• Improves gastrointestinal & digestive health
  Research has confirmed that spirulina promotes digestion and bowel function. It suppresses bad microorganisms and stimulates the growth of beneficial flora such as acidophilus and bifidus.
  
• Enhances natural cleansing & detoxification
  Nature’s richest source of chlorophyll, spirulina accelerates detoxification and helps eliminate problems associated with toxin accumulation such as headaches, body aches, joint pains, bad breath and body odour.
  
• Helps weight control
  With its super nutritious, high energy and low calorie composition/content, spirulina is excellent for those who aim to lose weight without having to suffer the typical tiredness and weakness, lethargy and nutrient deficiency. Taking spirulina before meals helps curb voracious appetites and food cravings that cause overeating. One of the best alkaline foods available, spirulina also reduces water retention caused by acidic waste accumulation in the body.
  
• Promotes healthy, vibrant skin
  Rich in GLA, an essential fatty acid, spirulina helps maintain healthy skin, lustrous hair and strong nails, and helps rid the body of toxins that cause blemishes and other skin problems. Its plentiful antioxidants protect the skin from premature ageing.
  
• Protects against anaemia
  Spirulina’s iron comes in a bio-available form that is readily assimilated and used by the body. Symptoms of anaemia include tiredness or chronic fatigue, a pale complexion, ridged fingernails, dry and brittle hair, dizziness, poor concentration and sleep difficulties.

Did you know?

Spirulina’s wondrous nutrition has helped children in India and Africa recover rapidly from malnutrition.

Spirulina’s wondrous nutrition has also helped strengthened immunity and reduced radioactivity in Chernobyl Nuclear disaster victims.

Because of it’s wondrous nutrition, spirulina is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nation (UN) as a SUPERFOOD.

Who to recommend Nn Certified Organic Spirulina to?

1. Growing Children and Those Recuperating from Illness
Spirulina is the richest protein source known to man. It contains 60 - 65% protein that is complete with all the 8 essential amino acids. It is also easily digested, minus the fat, cholesterol and toxic chemical residues of meat sources! Furthermore it is a nutrient-dense superfood – full of natural goodness - great for growing children and those recovering from illness.

2. Those with Failing Eyesight or Eye Problems
Spirulina has 25 times more beta carotene than carrots. Beta carotene (precursor to Vitamin A) is good for healthy eyes and vision. It helps to prevent night blindness. Deficiency in Vitamin A also causes xerophthalmia, dryness in the eyes and swollen eyelids. Untreated, xerophthalmia can lead to blindness. In fact, vitamin A deficiency is the leading preventable cause of blindness in developing countries. Apart from beta carotene, spirulina also provides Xanthophylls such as zeaxanthin and lutein which help reduce a person's risk of AMD (age-related macular degeneration). It may also reduce the risk of cataracts.

3. Those Suffering from Anaemia (Especially Menstruating Women)
Iron-deficiency anaemia is one of the most common problems amongst growing children, menstruating ladies (women tend to lose iron during menstruation every month) and pregnant mothers. Symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia include pale face, pallor, poor energy levels, poor concentration and low body resistance. Spirulina is a rich source of bio-available iron that is easily assimilated. It is readily absorbed and used by the body to manufacture red blood cells. It contains 58 times more iron than spinach and 28 times more than raw beef liver. Furthermore, it is also rich in B vitamins needed for red blood cell production in the body.

4. The Elderly
Spirulina is an ideal anti-ageing food because of its concentrated nutrient value that is easily digested and loaded with antioxidants. Beta carotene is good for healthy eyes and vision. Its all-vegetable, low-fat protein means you can choose to eat less meat, which can aggravate arthritis and raise cholesterol. Spirulina is also a good source of iron and essential minerals found in meat. As people age, many who don't eat enough, have restricted diets or poor digestion, may experience low energy from lack of nourishment. Besides providing strong nourishment, spirulina also builds healthy lactobacillus, which aids in assimilation and elimination and relieves constipation. Older people really notice an energy boost.

5. Dieters
Spirulina has a complete spectrum of nutrients and is low in calories, making it an excellent choice as a meal replacement for dieters who wish to achieve their target weight loss without depriving their bodies of needed nutrition. Taking 8 – 10 tablets of spirulina before meals helps to curb the voracious appetite and food cravings that can cause overeating. As one of the best alkaline foods, Spirulina is great for weight management because it reduces water retention and toxic acid waste accumulation in the body.

6. Busy Adults
Spirulina stores its energy as glycogen, which can be easily absorbed by the body and readily burned for immediate energy in the body. Phycocyanin, unique to spirulina, stimulates the production of red blood cells, which transports oxygen to various parts of the body. Proper oxygenation is crucial to the production of boundless energy. While the typical iron supplements are not well absorbed by the body, the iron in spirulina is proven beneficial to those suffering from anaemia which is often characterised by poor mental and physical energy levels. It’s also ideal for fasting and body cleansing programs.

7. Teenagers
Teenagers may be skipping meals, dieting, eating junk food or just plain fussy-eaters. However, this is also the critical growth stage where they need all the essential nutrients to ensure optimal mental and physical performance and endurance. Ensuring that they get these nutrients is easy with spirulina. Spirulina cares for your child and helps them to cope better with busy study schedule or co-curricular activities and keeps them ahead in this competitive world.