Organic Spirulina
Orgnanic SPIRULINA - The Benefits of this superfood
Note: this is an excerpt from Dr. Axe's page. For more details please visit this link
1. Detoxifies Heavy Metals (Especially Arsenic)
2. Eliminates Candida (yeast) Study
3. Improves immune system
4. Helps Prevent Cancer 70 Studies
6. Reduces Cholesterol Study
7. Lowers Chance of Stroke
8. Boosts Energy
9. Alleviates Sinus Issues Studies
10. Offers Neuroprotection for Brain Disorders & Memory Boosting Study
11. Helps with allergies
12. Improve gastrointestinal health
Gastrointestinal And Digestive Health
Studies show that spirulina promotes digestion and bowel function. It reduces bad bacteria like e-coli and Candida yeast and stimulates beneficial flora like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. Healthy flora is the foundation of good health and it increases absorption of nutrients from the foods we eat, and helps protect against infection.
Dosage:
It is safe to use every day for your pets, however, due to its nutrient-dense qualities, it can cause diarrhea, and digestive upset if feeding too much.
Another option is about 1/8 teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight.
As a daily part of the diet, you might notice a shiner and lustrous coat, fresher breath, and better overall condition.
Nutrition Facts:
Dietary spirulina is arguably the most nutrient-dense food on the planet. Hundreds of published scientific studies reveal how spirulina and its unique phytonutrients boost the immune system and improve health. It’s why taking dietary spirulina supplements is essential to good health. Taken as an average of different spirulina species, just one ounce delivers the following nutrients:
• Calories: 81
• Protein: 39 grams
• Dietary fiber: 1 gram
• Sugars: 0.9 gram
Fats:
• Total fat: 3 percent DV
• Saturated fat: 4 percent DV
• Omega-3 fatty acids: 230 milligrams
• Omega-6 fatty acids: 351 milligrams
Minerals:
• Copper: 85 percent DV
• Iron: 44 percent DV
• Manganese: 27 percent DV
• Magnesium: 14 percent DV
• Sodium: 12 percent DV
• Potassium: 11 percent DV
• Zinc: 4 percent DV
• Phosphorus: 3 percent DV
• Calcium: 3 percent DV
• Selenium: 3 percent DV
Vitamins:
• Riboflavin: 60 percent DV
• Thiamin: 44 percent DV
• Niacin: 18 percent DV
• Pantothenic acid: 10 percent DV
• Vitamin K: 9 percent DV
• Vitamin E: 7 percent DV
• Folate: 7 percent DV
• Vitamin B6: 5 percent DV
• Vitamin C: 5 percent DV
• Vitamin A: 3 percent DV