Spirulina

Spirulina is often referred to as the product of the 21st century, which, in its medicinal properties, surpasses all known medical preparations that are used to improve the body. As a food product these days it is recognized as the most promising. It represents a tiny blue-green alga, for a special pigmentation called rainbow.

This plant is one of the oldest on our planet, because in its pristine form it has been preserved for more than 3.5 billion years. Spirulina was popular with the ancient Aztecs who mixed it with maize.

Spirulina is a lake algae. Under natural conditions, it is very rare, because for growth it needs alkaline water, the salt solution of which limits the growth of other microorganisms. In the world there are very few places where wild spirulina dwells. It is mined in South America on Lake Texcoco, in Africa on Lake Chad, in China on Lake Chin-hai. Spirulina grows on the surface of the lake, and very quickly, until the water surface is overgrown enough to stop transmitting the light necessary for further growth. Spirulina absorbs nitrogen directly from the air, and therefore does not need any artificial fertilizers. It can grow constantly and yield a plentiful and inexpensive crop, and it is often huge. During this period, it is removed and dried.

Chemical composition.

According to the chemical analysis, spirulina is rich in natural protein, which is 1.5 times larger in it than in soybeans. Proteins of this microalgae contain a balanced complex of all 8 essential amino acids. In spirulina valuable vegetable fats are found, including 8% of fat containing gamma-linolenic acid, which was previously found only in human milk and evening primrose oil. In the algae found vitamins A( in the form of beta-carotene), B, nicotinic acid, E, folic acid, etc. Spirulina is rich in micro- and macroelements, it has found calcium, iron, manganese, chlorine, copper, phosphorus, magnesium,sodium, zinc, potassium, iodine, selenium. The nutrient pigment of phycocyanin contained in spirulina is one of the most effective means of combating cancer and immunodeficiency.

Therapeutic effect of .

Spirulina is useful for enhancing the immune system, preventing and treating atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease, cerebral vascular sclerosis, and for regulating blood pressure in hypo- and hypertensive patients. It is recommended for diseases of joints, osteochondrosis, myositis.

Studies have shown that spirulina activates the production of hormones in the human body, especially the address of

. For the first time spirulina was discovered by the Belgian botanist J. Leonard, who considered it an elixir of health and longevity, since such a cluster of valuable nutrients, extremely necessary for man,one plant.

Nalina and insulin, and also improves the activity of the nervous system and provides muscles with glycogen stores. Spirulina is shown to cleanse the intestine and restore normal microflora in dysbacteriosis, chronic bowel disease, cholecystitis.

Being a natural stimulant of sexual desire, spirulina is of great value in the treatment of a whole complex of diseases, such as impotence, frigidity, lack of libido and premature ejaculation. Nutritional properties.

All the amino acids, vitamins and minerals in the plant enrich the food( especially with unbalanced nutrition) and supply the body with energy. Spirulina - a unique edible seaweed - is an absolutely environmentally friendly product, with the use of which there is an intensive elimination of toxins from the body, each cell is fueled by valuable, vitally important elements for it, rejuvenating and recovering. Spirulina is used for dietary purposes and in many dietary supplements.

Spirulina is sold in most stores in tablets, capsules or in powder form. Often, vitamin C is added to medicines and dietary supplements based on spirulina to preserve its nutritional value. The proteinaceous substance contained in the microalgae helps to gradually lose weight without exerting any excessive effort.

Contraindications.

Because spirulina is rich in proteins, it should be taken cautiously to patients with kidney pathology in cases where doctors advise to limit the consumption of protein foods. It is not recommended for acute gastrointestinal diseases.

Regular use of microalga allows you to fight with asthenia, with aging processes, it is useful for fatigue and sports load. Algae should be used by those who wish to feel the clarity of the mind, the inflow of energy and sexual power.

Drugs based on spirulina are needed by those who dream of losing weight, they are necessary for people living in ecologically unfavorable regions to purify the body of toxins.