{"id":50968,"date":"2020-08-31T16:26:14","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T16:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturando.it\/?p=50968"},"modified":"2020-08-31T16:26:14","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T16:26:14","slug":"spirulina-what-it-is-and-what-it-is-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturando.it\/en\/spirulina-what-it-is-and-what-it-is-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirulina: What it is and what it is used for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spirulina has a high nutritional value for our body. Thanks to the high content of nutrients it brings many health benefits; In fact, it is recommended for a <strong>supportive and restorative action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Its composition makes it useful especially <strong>for vegetarians, vegans and sports people<\/strong>. It can also be useful for all those who choose a healthier food content. For this reason Spirulina has earned the nickname \u201cSuper Food\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>What is Spirulina?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spirulina is a microscopic blue-green algae <em>(Arthrospira platensis)<\/em>, which grows mainly in sweet or salty lakes in subtropical areas. Its spiral shape, visible only under the microscope, gave it this name.<\/p>\n<p>In ancient times the Aztecs collected it on the shores of Lake Texcoco; it was a primary source of food and they used it as an ingredient also <strong>to prepare a very nutritious meal<\/strong>. Even today it is collected and dried, then presenting itself as a very fine green powder.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Which substances it contains<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturando.it\/en\/product\/maximum-spirulina-very-high-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spirulina<\/a> contains several useful elements for our body:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All 8 essential amino acids<\/strong> (Methionine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Tenylalaline, Tryptophan, Vaniline and Treonine) used by our body to form proteins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vitamins A, C, D, E, K<\/strong>, as well as those of <strong>group B<\/strong> (B1, B2, B3, B12).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mineral salts<\/strong>, in particular Iron, Calcium and Magnesium and also Manganese, Chrome, Copper, Zinc and Selenium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Omega 3<\/strong> fatty acids.<\/li>\n<li>Other substances such as <strong>chlorophyll<\/strong>, <strong>carotenoids<\/strong> and <strong>phycocyanins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, the amount of <strong>proteins<\/strong> present (approximately 60 %) is high, even higher than the protein content of eggs, milk, fish meat and soya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A real \u201csuperfood\u201d to the point that <strong>even astronauts<\/strong> traveling in space make use of it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">The properties of Spirulina<\/span> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Spirulina is able <strong>to supply the right fuel to our body<\/strong>. A useful food for a supporting and restorative action. Why has this seaweed been so successful by the Aztecs until today, so much so that even NASA recommends it during long-term missions?<\/p>\n<p>Surely for its composition and for its many uses. The high protein content makes it useful in all those situations <strong>where protein intake with the diet is limited<\/strong>, in vegans and vegetarians or for athletes where the body\u2019s demand for protein is higher.<\/p>\n<p>Its richness in vitamins and minerals gives Spirulina supporting and <strong>reconstituting functions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is useful in case of tiredness, as it increases the tone and vitality, making us feel more energetic. It is an excellent fuel for our body. Its use is recommended <strong>during slimming diets to help maintain muscle mass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Spirulina also helps maintain proper blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spirulina has a high nutritional value for our body. Thanks to the high content of nutrients it brings many health benefits; In fact, it is recommended for a supportive and restorative action. 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