Spirulina is one of the most fascinating and useful foods on the planet. It is just intuitive to me that the food at the base of a food chain would have some incredible potency. On the land it is grass, and incredibly nutrition-packed plant with the ability to absorb every known mineral that is present in the ground which it grows. In the world of water it is algae, a one celled plant which harvests sunlight and is an absolute powerhouse of energy and life force. It is also common sense that a food or medicine which has been used for centuries by ancient cultures must have some serious benefits.

Spirulina is a blue-green algae that basically contains all of the necessary elements and nutrients to support life. It has all 8 essential amino acids making it a wonderful way of getting a highly absorbable form of complete protein. It is actually 65% protein which s higher than soy, legumes, even animal protein. What a great way to increase your raw protein without also increasing your fats through nuts and seeds.

Spirulina nourishes the body with high levels of vitamins E, A and K, as well as a full panel of B-vitamins. The mineral content is also exceptionally high, and unlike synthetic mineral supplements they are very bioavailable in spirulina. The nutrients are accompanied by other aturally occurring enzymes and co-factors which are easy for the body to recognize, absorb, and utilize.

This blue green algae is also full of antioxidants which include xanthophyll phytopigments. The deeply pigmented spirulina is rich in a  ompound called phycocyanin. This blue pigmented polypeptide actually helps build our blood by effecting our stem cells found in bone marrow. This is especially useful for people undergoing radiation therapy where the marrow becomes damaged. It is also extremely rich in chlorophyll, is alkalinizing, has anti-viral benefits, boosts the immune system, and helps feed our beneficial bacteria living in the intestinal tract.

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