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Introduction To Spirulina

Spirulina is a single cell blue green algae that can grow up to half a millimeter in length. It thrives in warm, brackish saline ponds. Spirulina grows so fast that it accounts for up to half of the oxygen on our planet!

This simple, one-celled plant is one of the main bases of the food chain, and of life on our planet. Spirulina is a traditional food for some Mexican and African peoples. Spirulina is highly alkalising and so helps to restore the alkaline pH balance of the body’s tissues. There are many strains of Spirulina. We recommend Spirulina Pacifica, which is a superior strain of spirulina platensis from Hawaii. Spirulina contains so much good, balanced nutrition that it is a highly energizing food. It is 65% protein, with carbohydrates, vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients vital to life. The protein is balanced, containing all the essential amino acids and most of those considered nonessential.

Spirulina and Chlorella each have unique factors, and together make a very powerful combination. Spirulina contains more protein than Chlorella, but has less chlorophyll and, unlike Chlorella, has a soft digestible cell wall. Whereas Chlorella contains CGF, Spirulina is the only known source of phycocyanine.

Spirulina is a nutrient dense alkaline superfood. It is nature's richest whole-food source of beta-carotene (25 times richer than raw carrots); Gamma Linolenic Acid (3 times richer in GLA than evening primrose oil); Vitamin E (three times richer than raw wheat germ); Spirulina is also nature's richest whole-food source of complete protein: Spirulina - 60-70% compared to Soybeans - 30-35% and Beef - 18-22%, and has 200-600% more B12 than its nearest rival raw beef liver. It is also very rich in Chlorophyll a natural cleanser and deodorizer. Spirulina is a rich whole-food source of antioxidants contains a spectrum of every known natural antioxidant, and the only known source of phycocyanin a protein that is known to inhibit cancer. It is an ideal complement to Chlorella. Because of its nutritional value and high quality protein content, including Phenylalanine, a precursor of a substance found in the appetite control centre of the brain, Spirulina is also popular as part of a calorie controlled diet.

Cancer & Spirulina

There has been considerable research on Spirulina. Some studies indicate that spirulina may be able to improve immune function, decrease serum cholesterol levels, improve liver function, and increase beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, when eaten regularly. Phycocyanin. Doctors Sklar and Schwartz of Harvard School of Dental Medicine showed an extract of spirulina's antioxidants prevented cancer in animals. according to A. Patterson, C.N.C., there has been more positive research on Spirulina algae than any other food source known to exhibit anticancer properties. Spirulina increased antibody responses and the activity of natural killer cells, which destroy infected and cancerous cells in the body Anyone with cancer or having a high risk of getting cancer should consider taking large doses of beta-carotene. Research as demonstrated that beta-carotene can lower cholesterol, treat wounds and reduce the size of tumors. Natural beta-carotene is far superior to synthetic, both chemically and physically. It absorbs better into the body than synthetic and it will NOT build up in the body and become toxic. There are NO toxic side effects with Spirulina.Recommended Daily Dosage

A: Maintenance Dose for a 'normally healthy ' person : 3-5 grams/day.
B: If you are using it to replace other sources of protein (such as meat) t: 10 - 15 grams/day.
C: If you are recovering from physical trauma or surgery: 20-30 grams/day.
D: If your immune system is compremised and you are using it as an Immune System Builder: 11-14 grams/day
E: Heavy Metal Detoxification: 20-30 grams/day.

Always remember these FACTS:

Use before a meal to aid with digestion.

Chlorella is a Raw Whole Food and a Superfood.

You can NOT eat too much/ overdose.

Hippocrates (he of the hypocratic oath that doctors take) said: “Let you medicine be your food and food be your medicine.”
Spirulina may be one perfect food.

What It Can Do

• Normalise and maintain the optimum pH of body tissues.
• Lessen the severity of any illness, and accelerate your recovery from it.
• Reduce the effects of aging and improve longevity.
• Relieve the effects of arthritic and fybromyalgic pain.
• Protect the brain from age-related memory loss.
• Normalize blood pressure and improve cholesterol balance.
• Detoxify the body, removing heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins.
• Protect against some cancer-causing agents found in food.
• Boost the immune system and resistance to bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
• Improve digestion and healthy bowel function

What Is In Spirulina ?

• Over 100 vitamins including B-12 and others of the B-complex, E, and beta carotene.
• Minerals.
• Amino acids.
• Essential Enzymes.
• Phytonutrients.
• Essential unsaturated fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
• It has many important minerals including potassium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
• Digestive enzymes, chlorophyll, and pigments that help liver function.
• Gram for gram, Spirulina provides more complete protein than meat. This 65% easily digested protein can in itself give a boost, especially given the prevalence of high-carbohydrate diets.