Origin and things worth knowing
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) - sometimes also called "blue-green algae" - belongs to the genus of cyanobacteria and is one of the oldest life forms on earth.
This form is -unlike the freshwater alga "Chlorella"- bred in subtropical to tropical salt lakes in Australia, Central America, Africa or Southeast Asia or in special freshwater tanks.
In 1974, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared spirulina the "food of the future".
Spirulina has been used in Asia for centuries and the old Aztecs already knew about the strengthening effect.
Spirulina's specialty, however, is its ability to bind heavy metals and thus detoxify the body. Their high chlorophyll content contributes - similar to the related hemoglobin - to blood formation and blood purification.
Spirulina is also said to strengthen the immune system, regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels and also have a positive effect on cardiovascular diseases.
Its property of satisfying or suppressing hunger can help with weight loss.
Nutritional value (per 100g)
Kalorien _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 332_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_kcal
Protein _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-319 4-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 65g
Fett _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-b 0.8g
davon ungesättigte Fettsäuren _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 0.2g
Kohlenhydrate _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 12g
davon Zucker _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 0g
Salz _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-b b3b-136bad5cf58d_ 1.7g
Ingredients (per 100g):
Vitamin A _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 1 ,20mg
Vitamin B1 _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 0,22mg
Vitamin B2 _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 0,69mg
Vitamin B3 _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 1,20mg
Vitamin C _cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 0 ,90mg
Minerals and trace elements (per 100g):
Kalzium _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 70mg
Eisen _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194-b b3b-136bad5cf58d_ 39mg
Kalium _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 1324mg
Magnesium _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 315mg
Natrium _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 98mg
application
as purenutritional supplementto maintain health, a daily dose of 3 - 5g is recommended for an adult.
The spirulina powder can be stirred into drinks or added to other meals.
In theheavy metal detoxstart with a low dosage of 0.5g on the first day to slowly get your body used to the effects and slowly increase the dose day by day to a maximum of between 20 and 30g/day.
This maximum value should be maintained for a maximum of 7 days. After that, the dose should be reduced back to a daily dose of 3 - 5g.
IMPORTANT
Spirulina is not suitable for people suffering from the metabolic disease phenylketonuria. The amino acid phenylalanine contained in spirulina could have a negative effect on the disease!
Note on medical content:
The content presented here only provides an overview of possible medical use and does not constitute a recommendation for use.
Please always consult a (family) doctor or pharmacist.