Spirulina

Arthrospira platensis · Luó Xuán Zǎo Refrescante

Blue-green microalgae that is mostly protein by dry weight, with phycocyanin and iron.

Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae sold as a deep-green powder or tablet. Gram for gram it is extraordinarily nutrient-dense: mostly complete protein by dry weight, with bioavailable iron, B vitamins and its signature pigment phycocyanin.

Destaques nutricionais

• ✓Around 60% protein by dry weight
• ✓Contains the blue pigment phycocyanin
• ✓Source of highly bioavailable iron
• ✓Provides gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)

Usos alimentares cotidianos

• ●A teaspoon blended into smoothies
• ●Stirred into juice with lemon or pineapple
• ●Mixed into energy balls with cacao
• ●Whisked into salad dressings and dips

Como aproveitar

2–5g powder daily (about 1 teaspoon). Start with 1g. Buy third-party-tested spirulina to avoid contaminants.

Pesquisa moderna

Phycocyanin shows antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in vitro, and trials link spirulina supplementation with improvements in allergic rhinitis symptoms, exercise endurance and lipid markers.

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