12/03/2020
SPIRULINA :arthrospira platensis,arthrospira maxima
* Spirulina is a microscopic blue-green algae whose cells form in spiral shape
* Spirulina means "little spiral"
* Spirulina is cultivated around the world , and used as a human dietary supplement,available in tablet, and powder form. It is also used as feed supplement in the aquaculture,aquarium, and poultry industries.
SPIRULINA IN HISTORY
* Spirulina is believe to have been a food source for the Aztecs in 16th century Mexico,it was harvested from Lake Texoco and sold as cakes. The Aztecs called it Tecuitatl, meaning stones excrememt. Spirulina was found in abundance in lake by french researchers in 1960s.
* Spirulina may have an even longer history in Chad, as far back as 19th century Kanem Empire. It is still in daily use today, dried into cakes called Dihe which are used to make broths for meals, and also sold in markets.The Spirulina is harvested from small lakes and ponds around Lake Chad.
* Spirulina is also thought to be the biblical food eaten by the wandering Israelites as " manna from heaven".
MODERN SPIRULINA
* Most cultivated spirulina is produced in open-channel raceway ponds,with paddle-wheels used to agitate the water
* Used as a source of food in more than 40 countries
* Also used for feeds in aquaculture fish,shrimps,exotic pet birds,race horses,chickens,fighting cocks,turkeys and other animals.
* Spirulina has been proposed by both NASA and European Space Agency as one of primary foods to be cultivated during long-term space missions.
SUPERFOOD SPIRULINA
* Spirulina is called a superfood because its nutrients are more concentrated than other foods,plants,grains or herbs.
PROTEIN
* Spirulina contains high amounts of protein, between 55 and 77% by dry weight. It is a complete protein,containing all essential amino acids,with amounts of methione,cysteine, and lysine.It is superior to all standard plant protein such as that from legumes.
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS
Spirulina is rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and provides alpha linolenic acid (ALA), linolenic acid (LA), stearidonic acid (SDA),eicosapentaenoic avid (EPA) docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AHA).
VITAMINS
contains Vitamin B1(thiamine),B2 (riboflavin),B3(nicotinamide),B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (Folic Acid),B12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin C, vitamin D, and Vitamin E.
MINERALS
rich source of potassium,contains calcium,chromium,copper,iron,magnesium,manganese,phosphorus,selenium,sodium and zinc.
TRADITIONAL USE
* Energizer
* Strengthen the immune system
* Anti aging
* Anti AIDS
* Anti-Cancer
* Anti-Tumor
* Anti-Radiation
* Anemia
* Stroke protection
* Prevent heart damage
* Senelity/Alzheimers
* Hay fever
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