• The green power of antioxidants
• High in complete protein
• Lots of vitamins and minerals
• detoxification of the body
• Blood pressure and cholesterol under control

Spirulina is one of the diet stars of recent years: from a pure niche product, known only to die-hard lovers of healthy eating and superfoods, it has become one of the hottest ingredients of various product types: from popular green smoothies to luxury cosmetics. Why this interest in inconspicuous... cyanosis?

Yes, cyanobacteria: Spirulina is the marketing name for the order cyanobacteria Oscillatory , closely related to those that bloom regularly in some water reservoirs, spoil the mood of swimming enthusiasts and crowd out any organisms inhabiting a particular lake or pond. However, as usual, what is dangerous in some circumstances can prove beneficial in others: such is the case with spirulina, the health-promoting effects of which are well known and which has made interest in it so popular in recent years. But don't worry: prepared for food use, like in ours Health food store available, spirulina loses its harmful properties!

The green power of antioxidants

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The mesmerizing emerald color of spirulina — in both powder and tablet form — isn't like anything we eat every day, is it? Spirulina owes it to the blue dye content. The same pigment, a powerful antioxidant, is responsible for the powerful health-promoting properties of cyanosis: antioxidants prevent the effects of oxidative stress in the body, fight free radicals responsible for cell degeneration and, consequently, aging of the body.

High in complete protein

The protein contained in spirulina is considered healthy and rich, on a par with the protein in a hen's egg. Before you say nobody eats spirulina in large quantities, remember: there's a whopping 4g of protein in just 1 tablespoon (about 7g) of spirulina powder! And all for just 20 calories - a truly fantastic result. So if you want to increase the protein content of your green smoothie or any other dish, spirulina is perfect for that.

Lots of vitamins and minerals

After all, 100g of spirulina is 28.5mg of iron, which is more than double the daily requirement for this ingredient: no other plant source (note that spirulina, as cyanobacteria is not a plant in the scientific sense of the word) contains as much of it. It is also rich in zinc, magnesium, manganese and most of the most important vitamins: except, contrary to popular belief, vitamin B12.

detoxification of the body

Spirulina helps cleanse the body of toxins. It also has a positive effect on the immune system and boosts the metabolism. A recent study also suggests that spirulina could be an antidote to arsenic poisoning, one of the deadliest poisons known to man.

Blood pressure and cholesterol under control

Eating a balanced, sensible diet and getting the right amount of daily exercise helps us maintain healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. The health-promoting properties of spirulina, rich in antioxidants, macro and micro elements, can support these factors and help maintain normal cholesterol levels and adequate blood pressure.