Applications

3g to 10g a day delivers significant amounts of Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B12 and B complex, iron, essential trace elements and Omega-6. Among vitamins and minerals, Spirulina contains phytonutrients and functional nutrients that participate in maintaining good health.

It is legally approved as a food or food supplement all over the world, its nutritional profile is not complete and will be more effective when combined with a healthy and balanced diet as part of a preventive strategy for self-care (more whole-grain food, fruits and vegetables, less fat, salt and sugar). Specialists are unanimous in saying that, eating more fruit and vegetables improves health, provides more vitality and reduces obesity.

It is usually recommended for all people wishing to supplement their nutritional needs, including:

Sportsmen and women, bodybuilders and athletes (performance, endurance and recovery),
Children, pregnant and breast feeding women (balanced protein, vitamins and minerals),
The ederly (fatigue, anti-ageing),
Vegetarians (vitamin B12 and iron).

Scientific research conducted

Numerous scientific research in Japan, China, India, Europe and USA has been conducted to try to discover how and why this blue-green algae can be effective on the health of humans and animals, and particularly on:

The increase of anti-viral activity,
The reduction of cholesterol,
The reduction of the risk of cancer,
The stimulation of the immune system
The reduction of kidney toxicity,
The production of healthy lactobacillus,
The improvement of healing wounds,
The eradication of malnutrition,
The reduction of radiation sickness.

These studies and their implications are detailed on these websites:

Beside human consumption, Spirulina is used for many other purposes.

In animal diets

Including 1% to 10% of Spirulina in fish feed, it increases survival and growth rate, improves quality and coloration, reduces medication requirements and waste in the effluent, and finally improves the cost/performance ratio of fish feed.
Health, beauty and color of birds and ornamental fish.
Enhanced fertility and health for breeding birds, yellow skin coloration for chickens, deep yellow color of their yolks.
Healthy skin and lustrous coats of dogs and cats.
Toning for horses, cows and breeding bulls.

Natural colors for food and cosmetics

Against malnutrition

Each day, 40.000 children die of malnutrition and related diseases. One tablespoon a day offers remarkable health benefits. Its rich Beta-Carotene can overcome eye problems caused by Vitamin A deficiency. The protein and B Vitamins complex makes a major nutritional improvement in an infant’s diet. It’s the only food source, except mother’s milk, containing substantial amounts of an essential fatty acid, Omega-6, which helps regulate the entire hormone system. 1 tablespoon a day can eliminate anaemia from iron deficiency. Spirulina is the most digestible protein food, especially important for malnourished people whose intestines can no longer absorb nutrients effectively.

For the newborn, malnutrition is often caused by a lack of mother’s milk, the mother herself often being ill. Spirulina given to the mother helps a return to lactation and the babies rapidly gain in weight.

Outer space

NASA contracted scientists to develop a system for providing oxygen and food for humans living in space for long periods.
Microalgae would consume CO2 exhaled from humans and recycled human and food wastes. Rapid growing microalgae turn nutrients into purified water, nutritious food and oxygen sufficient to support humans.
A food production system based on Spirulina and Chlorella in a photosynthetic gas exchanger was proposed.