Summary
Spirulina contains about 60% complete protein containing all essential amino acids, though with reduced amounts of methionine, cysteine and lysine when compared to the proteins of meat, eggs and milk. It is, however, superior to typical plant protein, such as that from legumes.
Spirulina is a microscopic spiral shaped, blue-green vegetable algae. It has been used as a significant food source for centuries. Spirulina is highly digestible and the most nutritious, concentrated whole- food known to humankind. It is nature's richest whole-food source of complete protein. Rich in GLA, it also contains important B complexes including bio-available B12 and other essential organic, whole-food minerals and trace elements.
Spirulina is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.
Product benefits:
- A great wholefood source of naturally occurring iron
- Contains no dairy, gluten, animal products, chemicals, pollutants, GMO free
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Dosage & warnings
Adults: Take 1-3 metric tsp (3 g) blended in favourite juice or added to smoothie or food, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Only take as directed.
Nutritional information
| Per serve | per 100g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 48 kJ | 1584 kJ |
| Calories | 12 | 379 |
| Protein | 2 g | 67 g |
| Fat | < 0.3 g | 8 g |
| Saturated | < 0.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | < 0.6 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 10.2 mg | 340 mg |
| Vitamin A | 12900 IU | 430000 IU |
| Betacarotene | 7.7 mg | 250 mg |
| Carotenoids | 9 mg | 300 mg |
| Zeaxanthin | 2 mg | 66.7 mg |
| Phycocyanin | 360 mg | 12 g |
| Chlorophyll | 45 mg | 1.5 g |
| Vitamin B12 | 6.9 μg | 230 μg |
| Niacin | 480 μg | 16 mg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 75 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 1.7 g |
| Lutein | 1 mg | 33 mg |
| Gamma Linolenic Acid | 32 mg | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 37 mg | 1.25 g |
