Sunova Organic Spirulina
60 Capsules per Bottle ; 500mg per capsule (Pure Herb Extract)
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Spirulina is a 100% natural all-in-one super nutrient that is derived from a an algae which grows in fresh water ponds. The name Spirulina is derived from its spiral-shape, which can be seen under a microscope.

Spirulina is 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein.

Spirulina is being developed as the "food of the future" because of its amazing ability to synthesize high-quality concentrated food more efficiently than any other algae Since the ancient times, it has been mankind's most powerful source of nutrition. Spirulina provides protein, iron, vitamins, minerals and most of the essential micro-nutrients, many of which you may miss in your diet due to irregular eating habits, hectic lifestyle or lack of proper dietary knowledge.

Spirulina being a single natural source of vital nutrients caters to the nutritional imbalance common to individuals of all age groups and keeps them energetic and active throughout the day. Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, usually found only in animal tissues. A teaspoon of Spirulina supplies 2 1/2 times the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin B12.

Sunova Organic Spirulina Ingredients

Spirulina Platensis Organic 500mg
Preservatives, Talc, PVP, HPMC

Benefits of Spirulina

• Spirulina builds immunity
• Spirulina maintains a healthy heart
• Spirulina promotes healthy skin
• Spirulina supports normal haemoglobin level in blood
• Spirulina helps fight daily fatigue and stress
• Spirulina keeps you active and energetic
• Spirulina promotes normal blood pressure levels and water balance
• Spirulina supports normal blood glucose levels

Benefits of Spirulina for children and young adults

• Spirulina is the richest source of protein and provides 18 out of 22 amino acids that the body needs for normal growth and development.
• Spirulina through its range of B- Vitamins strengthens the immune system and builds resistance against diseases. The natural beta carotene (pro Vitamin A) in
• Spirulina helps maintain normal and healthy eyesight.
• Spirulina provides iron in a form that is easily absorbed. It helps maintain an optimum level of haemoglobin in the blood.

Benefits of Spirulina for adults

Spirulina is the best natural source for antioxidants like carotenoids, vitamin E, zinc and selenium, that help fight against free radicals, and also slow down the ageing process.

Spirulina being the richest vegetarian source of vitamin B-12 helps reduce physical and mental stress.

Benefits of Spirulina for Seniors

GLA in Spirulina promotes normal cholesterol levels, keeps the heart healthy and reduces age related effects. It also balances the various hormonal functions to improve energy utilization and all-round health.

Medical conditions supported by Spirulina

Convalescing people with a disease or deficiency who need additional nutritional supplementation, to support early recovery or to build lost immunity.

Directions for taking Spirulina

One capsule twice a day, you may take the capsules along with water or fruit juice, preferably with meals. Noticeable differences can be experienced within 2 to 3 weeks

Spirulina Facts:

Botanical Name : : Spirulina platensis or Arthrospira platensis
Family Name: : COMBRETACEAE
Common Name: : Spirulina
It is a planktonic blue-green algae found in warm water alkaline volcanic lakes. Spirulina is single celled and is about 0.5 millimeters in length. It possesses an amazing ability to thrive in conditions much too harsh for other algae. This ability of Spirulina to grow in hot and alkaline environments ensures its hygienic status, as no other organisms can survive to pollute the waters in which this algae thrives. Spirulina is in fact one of the cleanest, most naturally sterile foods found in nature. Its adaptation to heat also assures that Spirulina retains its nutritional value when subject to high temperatures during processing and shelf storage, unlike many plant foods that rapidly deteriorate at high temperatures.

Spirulina does not have hard cellulose membranes like plant cells or a well defined nucleus yet its metabolic system is based on photosynthesis and in fact has a photosynthetic conversion rate of 8 to 10 percent, compared to only 3 percent in such land-growing plants as soybeans

COMPARATIVE NUTRITIONAL VALUES

PROTEIN CONTENT (g per 100g)
Eggs Milk Soyabean Pulses (Black Gram) Spirulina	13.3 4.3 43.2 24.0 55.0

BETA-CAROTENE (mcg per 100g)
Carrots Spinach Mango Spirulina	1890 5580 2740 190000

VITAMIN B-12 (mcg per 100g)
Milk Spirulina	0.60 5

IRON (mg per 100g)
Soyabean Spinach Spirulina	11.5 10.9 32

*Source : National Institute of Nutrition (1980) Nutritive Value of Indian Foods.

Spirulina Composition

Physical Properties							General Analysis
Composition	100% Spirulina						Protein	55 - 70 %
Appearance	fine powder						Carbohydrates	15 - 25 %
Color	dark blue-green						Fats (Lipids)	06 - 08 %
Odor and Taste	mild like seaweed						Minerals (Ash)	07 - 13 %
Bulk Density	.35 to .60 kg/liter						Moisture	03 - 07 %
Particle Size	64 mesh through						Fiber	08 - 10 %

Vitamins (per 10 grams / % U.S. Daily Value)

Vitamins	per 10g	USDV	%DV		Vitamins	per 10g	USDV	%DV
Vitamin A	23000IU	5000IU	460 %		B1 Thiamine	.35 mg	1.5 mg	23 %
Beta Carotene	14 mg	3 mg	460 %		B2 Riboflavin	.40 mg	1.7 mg	23 %
Vitamin C	0 mg	60 mg	0 %		B3 Niacin	1.4 mg	20 mg	7 %
Vitamin D	1200 IU	400 IU	300 %		B6 Pyridoxine	80 mcg	2.0 mg	4 %
Vitamin E	1.0 mg	30 IU	3 %		Folate	1 mcg	0.4 mg	0 %
Vitamin K	200 mcg	80 mcg	250 %		B12 Colobalimine	20 mcg	6 mcg	330 %
Biotin	0.5 mcg	0.3 mg	0 %		Pantothenic Acid	10 mcg	10 mg	1 %
Inositol	6.4 mg	*	* %

Minerals (per 10 grams / % U.S. Daily Value)

Minerals	per 10g	USDV	%DV		Minerals	per 10g	USDV	%DV
Calcium	70 mg	1000 mg	7 %		Manganese	0.5 mg	2 mg	25 %
Iron	15 mg	18 mg	80 %		Chromium	25 mcg	120 mcg	21 %
Phosphorus	80 mg	1000 mg	8 %		Molybdenum	* mcg	75 mcg	* %
Iodine	* mg	150 mcg	* %		Chloride	* mg	3400 mg	* %
Magnesium	40 mg	400 mg	10 %		Sodium	90 mg	2400 mg	4 %
Zinc	0.3 mg	15 mg	2 %		Potassium	140 mg	3500 mg	4 %
Selenium	10 mcg	70 mcg	14 %		Germanium	60 mcg	* mg	* %
Copper	120 mcg	2 mg	6 %		Boron	* mg	* mg	* %

Natural Pigment Phytonutrients (per 10 grams / % total)

Pigments	Color	per 10g	% spirulina
Phycocyanin	Blue	1400 mg	14 %
Chlorophyll	Green	100 mg	1.0 %
Carotenoids	Orange	47 mg	.47%

Natural Carotenoids (per 10 grams / % total)

Pigments	Color	%	per 10g	% spirulina
Carotenes	Orange	54 %	25 mg	0.25 %
>>>Beta carotene		45 %	21 mg	0.21 %
>>>Other Carotenes		9 %	4 mg	0.04 %
Xanthophylls	Yellow	46 %	22 mg	0.22 %
>>>Myxoxanthophyll		19 %	9 mg	0.09 %
>>>Zeaxanthin		16 %	8 mg	0.08 %
>>>Cryptoxanthin		3 %	1 mg	0.01 %
>>>Echinenone		2 %	1 mg	0.01 %
>>>Other Xanthophylls		6 %	3 mg	0.03 %
Total Carotenoids	Orange/Yellow	100 %	47 mg	0.47 %

Natural Phytonutrients (per 10 grams / % total)

Phytonutrient	Composition	per 10g	% spirulina
Gamma Linolenic Acid	Essential Fatty Acid	130 mg	1.3 %
Glycolipids	Lipid	200 mg	2.0 %
Sulfolipids	Glycolipid	10 mg	0.1 %
Polysaccharides	Carbohydrate & Sugar	460 mg	4.6 %

Amino Acids

Essential Aminos	per 10g	%total				Essential Aminos	per 10g	%total
Isoleucine	350 mg	5.6 %				Phenylalanine	280 mg	4.5 %
Leucine	540 mg	8.7 %				Threonine	320 mg	5.2 %
Lysine	290 mg	4.7 %				Tryptophan	90 mg	1.5 %
Methionine	140 mg	2.3 %				Valine	400 mg	6.5 %

Non-Essential	per 10g	%total				Non-Essential	per 10g	%total
Alanine	470 mg	7.6 %				Glycine	320 mg	5.2 %
Arginine	430 mg	6.9 %				Histidine	100 mg	1.6 %
Aspartic Acid	610 mg	9.8 %				Proline	270 mg	4.3 %
Cystine	60 mg	1.0 %				Serine	320 mg	5.2 %
Glutamic Acid	910 mg	14.6 %				Tyrosine	300 mg	4.8 %

Total Amino Acids : 6.2 grams per 10 grams

References:

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