Active Ingredients and Uses of Spirulina

1. β - Carotene: If we talk about β - Carotene mean we are talking about carrot or carrots (red turnip), which contains a 10-fold spirulina β - Carotene exceed carrots. In 100 grams of Spirulina contained 23000 IU while the purpose of the body to vitamin A (β - carotene) in a one-day course is only about 5000 IU. Vitamin A is high if taken in excess will be toxic. This is in contrast to the β - Karotenyang found in spirulina. He is more secure because the human body would swap β - carotene into vitamin A when needed. β - Carotene is necessary for vision and have the impression terapiutik including subtracting cholesterol, the risk of cancer, lung, pharynx, stomach, colon, breast, and cervix.
2. Iron: Iron is necessary for the formation of red blood cells and immune system. Today the iron content in the human body on the wane, especially among women, children and the elderly. Iron deficiency will cause anemia (lack of blood). A woman will mengkonsmsi excess calcium purchased from pharmacies or drug stores scattered msyarakat will cause absorption of iron deficiency. Spirulina contains high iron. at spirulina iron easily absorbed by the human body because the blue pigment known as phycocyanin. Spirulina iron easily absorbed 2-fold compared with the iron contained in vegetables and meat.
3. Protein : Protein is found in animal could be cancer . Conversely proteins in plants serve as a deterrent Breast cancer , prostate , heart disease , diabetes and menopause symptoms . Spirulina contains 65 % protein higher than all natural foods . It also contains vitamins , minerals and other nutrients . For comparison of protein in soy beans ( soy ) only 35 % . Another advantage found in proteins sspirulina dalah uptake ability of these proteins . Spirulina contains no cellulose in its cell walls . It consists of soft and mucous polysaccharide digestibility of 85 % - 95 % . He was very good , especially in the elderly who are the problem of protein digestion and also children who lack nutrients . Spirulina contains only 5 % fat , in contrast to most sources of protein and low in calories . In 10 g Spirulina contains only 36 calories and almost no cholesterol , while other sources of protein mengadung fat , calories and high cholesterol .

Manfaat lain Spirulina 

In addition to usability as mentioned above, based on health research scientists, Spirulina is believed to also have the following benefits: 

• Increasing anti-viral activity 
• Reduce the risk of cancer 
• Increase endurance 
• Reducing kidney keracubab 
• Increase the number of microbes found in the gut Lactobacilus 
• Accelerate wound healing 
• Troubleshooting or mineral deficiency 
• Reduce the suffering caused by radiation 
• Reduce hormone imbalance