Z Natural Foods Organic Spirulina Powder, 5 lb

Spirulina powder has been used since ancient times as a source of nutrients and has been said to possess a variety of possible medical uses.

Spirulina algae promotes liveliness in many ways. It may support a healthy immune system response, protect from oxidative stress and possibly supports a healthy inflammatory response in the body. Scientific studies also propose that itmay be especially good for supporting a healthy brain, heart, immune system and various bodily functions.

Spirulina likes to grow in hot, alkaline environments. This helps to ensure it’s hygienic status, as no other organismcan survive in the polluted waters that spirulina thrives in. Spirulina is in fact one of the cleanest, most naturally sterile foods found in nature. Its adaptivity to heat also assures that spirulina retains it’s nutritional valuewhen subjected to high temperatures during processing and shelf storage. This is unlike many other plant foods that rapidly deteriorate at high temperatures. Spirulina algae are also unusual among algae because it is a "nuclear plant"; meaning itis on the developmental cusp between plant and animal. It is considered somewhat above plant life because it does not have the hard cellulose membranes that are characteristic of plant cells- nor does it have a well-defined nucleus. This allows it to be highly digestible in comparison with other algae such as chlorella.

Organic raw Spirulina is a type of live blue-green algae and a natural source of small quantities of iodine/potassium iodide (KI). Iodine is an essential chemical element, used in the production of thyroid hormones that regulate growth and metabolism. Iodine deficiency can lead to an increased risk of pediatriccretinism, mental slowness, lethargy, fatigue, depression, high lipid levels, weight gain, and goiter. Natural sources of potassium iodide (KI) / iodine like that found in spirulina, is absorbed by the body more slowly and safely than synthetic iodine.

Furthermore, spirulina possibly helps to promote an alkaline pH balance and support a healthy immune system. Our Raw Spirulina is organically cultivated far from industrial centers at a GMP and ISO 9001 certified facility located on thelush and pristine Hainan island in the South China Sea.

Nutritional statistics of Raw Organic Spirulina:

• Holds more nutrition per gram than any other product in the world!
• A 3-gram serving has the same amount of phytonutrients as 5 servings of fruits & vegetables combined
• Contains 300% more calcium than whole milk
• Great for bones, osteoporosis, pediatric development and dietary needs for vegans
• Has 3900% more beta carotene than carrots (a powerful antioxidant that supports a healthy immune system and eyesight)
• Contains 375% more protein than tofu (a necessary building block for muscle tissue and growth)
• Over 200 scientific studies have been done showing the potential health benefits of spirulina

Some possible health benefits and traditional uses of Raw Organic Spirulina Powder may include:

• Highly digestible & gentle on the system
• May support a healthy immune system response
• Rare food source of the essential fatty acid GLA
• May support a healthy inflammatory response