Spirulina Powder

The seas and oceans of the world are also a prime source of natural functional foods. Of these foods, spirulina, microscopic blue - green algae, is the one of the most nutritious and best known. It is a single celled type of algae that lives in warm fresh water bodies. Spirulina has been in use as far back as Aztec times, when it was used as a staple food source by the natives. The Aztecs would use ropes to skim the floating algae off the surface of the lake and allowing them to dry into cakes that would later be consumed as a condiment or used in broths.

Spirulina is one of the world’s richest whole foods, with scientists saying that 1 kilogram of it provides the equivalent nutrition of 1000 kilograms of regular vegetables. Given a rundown of the numbers, it’s not hard to see why. Spirulina is very rich in protein, which is essential for building and developing muscles and other tissues. In fact, 60% of spirulina is pure protein, complete with all the essential and non essential amino acids . Spirulina is also an excellent source of vitamin B-12, containing approximately twice the amount of beef liver, its nearest rival. Because of vitamin B-12’s unparalleled ability to unlock the body’s energy reserves, spirulina has gained a following as an energy food for athletes seeking enhanced stamina, endurance, and performance. Additionally, it contains vitamins B-1, B-5, and B-6 it along with significant amounts of vitamins C, D, and E. In fact, it contains thrice the amount of vitamin E found in wheat germ, and is 49% more effective than vitamin E consumed from artificial sources.

Spirulina also provides the body with lots of essential minerals. It is particularly rich in Iron, containing an amount equal to about 58 times that found in raw spinach. The minerals potassium, copper, chromium, selenium, and zinc are also present, providing the body with many essential trace substances. Spirulina benefits people who are worried about heart disease, strokes, and high blood pressure. It is rich in many essential fatty acids, which protects the heart and promotes good circulation while also protecting the brain from damage. Studies show that a spirulina rich diet significantly reduces bad cholesterol levels in the blood. The polyunsaturated oil content of spirulina comprises 21-29% of its volume. It contains particularly high levels of the fatty acid GLA, or gamma-linolenic acid, which treats inflammation and has been shown to be an effective treatment for autoimmune diseases. It is so effective at boosting the body’s immune functions that it actually inhibits the spread of the HIV virus in the immune system.

Spirulina is an ideal food for vegetarians and people looking to lose weight. Its vast amount of nutrients ensures that all of their dietary needs are met even if they have to cut out foods like carbs or animal products. It also improves the body’s digestion processes, allowing better and more efficient nutrient absorption.

Spirulina’s anti inflammatory effects have also made it a beneficial tool in cancer treatment. It has been shown to prevent the dangerous side effects of some chemotherapy drugs, allowing cancer patients to receive better care. Studies have also shown that its regular consumption could actually reverse mental declines in learning and memory in elderly people. Combined with its high antioxidant content, this makes spirulina an ideal natural food to ward off the effects of aging. Spirulina has also proven itself to b effective protection against hay fever. Diabetics are also potential beneficiaries of spirulina’s special properties. It has been shown to naturally regulate blood sugar levels, while cleansing the body of any harmful toxins.
 
Spirulina powder is an extremely flexible food item to work with. It can be used as an extra healthy ingredient for soups, broths, salads, pastas, and even yogurt. It can even be added directly onto meals, or mixed and blended into a wide array of drinks. To enjoy spirulina’s health benefits, it is recommended that 1-5 tablespoons a day be consumed, but larger quantities may be eaten safely with no harmful side effects. Any worries that spirulina powder may be contaminated with any harmful germs or bacteria are completely groundless. Its very natural environment of warm waters means that no such organisms could survive to pollute their habitats. This makes spirulina one of the cleanest and naturally sterile foods available.

The many virtues and benefits of spirulina have earned it some hefty official recognition. In 1974, the United Nations declared it to be the best food for the future, citing its ability to quickly reverse malnutrition in undernourished children. It is also being looked at by both NASA and the European Space Agency as a possible long term food source for astronauts going on multiyear missions.

It is this kind of high quality nutrition that Hidalgo Foods offers to its customers. As a leading supplier of functional foods, we use only the best processing and storage techniques to ensure that our spirulina powder is off the highest quality and potency.