Amazing Benefits of Blue Spirulina

In this article, small alga having high nutritive and great medicinal virtues portray enormous benefits of blue spirulina. It is a plant for the blood which is naturally native to the salt lakes of the Mexican plains.

In Mexico, their water are highly concentrated with sodium bicarbonate and other magnesium and potassium salts, as well as minerals like selenium.

The Aztecs people have been using Spirulina even before it was discovered through the microscope and, before recent chemistry found out about its compositions

It is monocellular microscopic alga of the Cyanophycea, that is, blue-green algae, spiral shaped in size of about 0.1 to 0.3 mm. The part of the plant used for medicinal purposes is the whole plant.

When we discuss about benefits of blue spirulina, we’re actually saying that spirulina is a good nutritive complement for older folks (elderly people), as well as for individuals suffering from exhaustion, anemia or as a result of high amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals it contains.

Properties of Blue Spirulina

One of the benefits of blue spirulina is that it’s commonly used as substitute or available as a supplement at health food shops.

Apart from chlorophyll, like all algae, spirulina contains the following:

Protein

One of the benefits of blue spirulina is that it is one of the richest natural sources of protein. This is because the protein in spirulina is complete and has enormous biological value since it contains all 8 essential amino acids.

Lipids

The fats in spirulina makes up 8% of its weight, mainly unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic, linolenic and gamma-linolenic acids.

As a matter of fact, being one of the richest vegetables in this regard makes it a great value for the treatment of arteriosclerosis. And this is one of the benefits of blue spirulina.

Sugars

About 18%, among them, a rare natural sugar: rhamnose, which facilitates glucose metabolism and has a positive effect on diabetes.

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Vitamins

Vitamins A, B group, E, H are readily available. Its Vitamin B₁₂ content is very outstanding and even above that of the mammals liver, which makes spirulina a better and appreciated food for individuals on a strict vegetarian diet.

However, Vitamin B₁₂ is not contained in the true algae, but in a type of bacteria that accompany it. There are trace elements and minerals, that is, spirulina is enriched with iron: 5.3 mg per 100 grams.

Nutritional Value One tablespoon of blue spirulina contains the following:

Fat                        –       1 gram

Fiber                    –       0 gram

Calories               –       20

Sugar                  –       0 gram

Carbohydrates   –        2 grams

Protein                 –     4 grams

It is a good source of the following:

Iron

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Copper

It also contains magnesium which supports daily functions such as muscle use and heartbeat. It is also good at manufacturing protein and producing energy.

Here’s some benefits of blue spirulina

Apart from being a good of nutrients, it has a powerful plant-based protein known as phycocyanin which is also has active antioxidant effect, pain relief, brain-protective and anti-inflammatory properties.

Anti-cancer effects

Enormous antioxidants in this medicinal plant have anti-inflammatory effects.

There are factors responsible for contributing to cancer and other deadly diseases, but the phycocyanin which also gives spirulina its color, not only prevent or reduce inflammation, it also halts or blocks tumor growth and also destroy cancer cells.

Good for the heart

The protein in blue spirulina is found to diminish the absorption of cholesterol by the body, thereby lowering cholesterol levels.  As one of the benefits of blue spirulina, it reduces strain on the heart, keeps the arteries clear.

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Diets for weight loss

As a result of its relatively small amount of calories compared with its protein content that’s somewhat great and also vitamin content, blue spirulina is highly recommended for weight loss programs.

The use of this small alga helps keep a nutritive balance in hypochloric diets, as it does not trigger weakness or tiredness caused by deficiencies in nutrition.

Strict diet diseases

Diseases such as pancreatitis, hepatitis, or diabetes in which there is existence of the risks of nutritional deficiencies.  There are enormous benefits of blue spirulina in case of the above mentioned diseases.

Recommended in Anemia Cases

Due to the high amount of iron and other essential amino acids, it helps promote the hemoglobin synthesis, which is the significant part of red blood cells. It is therefore recommended during pregnancy.

For arteriosclerosis and its disorders

Myocardial infarction, lack of blood flow (arterial ischemia), angina pectoris which affects the legs, but the action of spirulina is as a result of its content of unsaturated fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic and linoleic acids. It is therefore recommended for cases above.

Protection of LDL cholesterol from oxidation

Supplements made from blue spirulina is able to reduce exercise induced lipid peroxidation muscle damage, and inflammation. This is carried out by the antioxidants in blue spirulina.

The importance or benefits of blue spirulina as mentioned here is that, if the fatty structures in our body becomes susceptible to damage in oxidation, lipid peroxidation takes place.

However, heart disease development as a result of oxidation of LDL cholesterol is countered by the presence of antioxidants in spirulina.

Reduces blood pressure

Spirulina taken on a daily (1 to 8 grams) is capable of reducing both diastolic and systolic blood pressure, particularly, in individuals who suffer from high blood pressure levels.

Others benefits of blue spirulina includes:

1. Allergic rhinitis can be increased with spirulina
2. It is effective against anemia
3. Improves muscle strength
4. Also good at supporting blood sugar control.

Preparation and Use

For internal use

Capsules of 400 mg to 1 gram of blue spirulina powder. Take from at least from 3 – 12 capsules everyday, which should be distributed among three intakes.

For weight loss diets, it is recommended you take these capsules half an hour before eating (meals).

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A graduate of Computer Science and Information Management Technology. Diploma – Caregiving, Certificates – Dementia and Diabetes Awareness and Management. A researcher, blogger, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist. Born in an environment where natural talents such as healing are imparted at our natural birth. This natural talents of healing is the result of our genetic inheritance and the training from family environment.