SPIRULINA

SPIRULINA® is a beneficial nutritious health supplement containing extracts of naturally occurring SPIRULINA that provides essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals for maintenance of general health and wellbeing.

Each softgel of SPIRULINA® contains 500 mg of SPIRULINA extract.

SPIRULINA is a blue-green algae or cyanobacteria, which is a rich source of proteins, vitamins, especially vitamin B 12 and pro-vitamin A (-carotene), minerals, especially iron, and is one of the few sources of dietary γ-linolenic acid (GLA). It has great nutritive and therapeutic value and is widely used as a food supplement around the world.

SPIRULINA® may be taken to generally boost immunity and maintain good health.

SPIRULINA extends several therapeutic effects ranging from reduction of cholesterol and cancer to enhancing the immune system, increasing intestinal lactobacilli, reducing nephrotoxicity by heavy metals and drugs and radiation protection. Due to its multiple benefits, SPIRULINA serves as an excellent natural nutritional supplement that can be taken to promote good health.

One capsule of Spirulina® can be taken three times a day.

In general, adopting a healthy lifestyle can boost the immune system. Some of the strategies to healthy-living include:

• Quit smoking
• Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables
• Exercise regularly
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Drink alcohol in moderation
• Minimize stress and ensure adequate sleep
• Maintain good hygiene: wash your hands frequently and cook meats thoroughly

SPIRULINA is a nutritious algae rich in vitamins and minerals and if taken regularly can impart several health benefits:

• Infection shield: SPIRULINA increases production of antibodies, infection-fighting proteins, and other cells that improve immunity keep infections at bay.
• Weight loss: SPIRULINA improves cholesterol levels (lowers bad cholesterol, increases good cholesterol) and helps with weight loss. It greatly reduces body weight in obese people.
• Cancer prevention: SPIRULINA tends to reduce precancerous lesion known as leukoplasia in people who chew tobacco.
• Liver disorders: SPIRULINA may have a protective effect against liver damage and cirrhosis (liver failure) in people with chronic hepatitis.
• Eye protection: SPIRULINA contains a high concentration of zeaxantuin, which may help reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Following are the benefits of SPIRULINA:

• SPIRULINA improves immunity by increasing production of antibodies and infection-fighting proteins and helps in warding off infection and chronic illnesses.
• It stops the release of histamines (substances that contribute to allergy symptoms) that lead to a runny nose, watery eyes, hives, soft-tissue swelling and protects from allergic reactions.
• SPIRULINA boosts the growth of L. acidophilus and other probiotics that may be killed during an antibiotic-associated illness.
• It shows protective effects against liver damage and failure in people with chronic hepatitis.

SPIRULINA is an edible cyanobacteria which is also a rich source of vitamin B12 that is not readily generated by the body and deficient in most vegetarian diets. Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. It is beneficial in preventing a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and weak.