SPIRULINA CAPLETS 1000MG/CAPLET, 90 CAPLETS/BOTTLE MADE IN THE U.S.A SGD$50.00/BOTTLE NOT INCLUDING DELIVERY FEES Excluding the postage cost for the item, the local registered article service costs S$2.24 (includes GST), and S$2.20 for international. Postage cost varies according to the weight of item(s) purchased.
Royale Spirulina (Arthrospira Platensis)
Royale Spirulina is microscopic blue-green algae whose cells form the shape of a perfect spiral coil (thus, the name Spirulina, or little spiral). It contains the most remarkable concentration of functional nutrients ever known in any food, plant, grain, or herb.
Benefits of Royale Spirulina
Spirulina and Weight Loss
- a non-meat product that contains the highest protein content, along with all the essential nutrients and amino acids, without the unnecessary carbohydrates or fats.
Spirulina and Cholesterol
- Contains Gamma-Linoleic Acid (GLA), which is found uniquely on mother’s milk; it promotes heart health and lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Spirulina and Diabetes
- Spirulina has been found to have significant positive effects on people suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. Reports indicate that spirulina has the ability to reduce blood sugar levels in the body after 6 to 8 weeks of intake.
Spirulina and Cancer
- Spirulina has long been established to have cancer fighting ingredients and helps boost the immune system.
Spirulina and Nutrition
Contains all essential Amino Acids
Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, E and H;
100x more Vitamin A than Carrots
50x more Iron than Spinach
10x more Beta Carotene than Papaya
10x more Calcium than Milk
6x more Protein than Eggs
3x More Iron Than Beef
20 x more Beta-Carotene than carrot
Excellent Source of GLA
Provides Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA),
Linoleic Acid (LA)
Stearidonic Acid (SDA),
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA),
Arachidonic Acid (AA)
A rich source of Potassium, Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Sodium, and Zinc.
WHO SHOULD TAKE SPIRULINA?
1. Children with inadequate vegetable intake
2. Teenagers who require extra nutrition during their rapid growing years
3. Pregnant women who need balanced nutrition.
4. Elderly people who have limited dietary options yet require a wide spectrum of nutrients to maintain optimum health, since spirulina is easily digestible.
5. Athletes, or people who are active in any sport; Spirulina provides energy and improves stamina
6. People suffering from ailments, recuperating from diseases, needing proper nourishment for fast recovery (Please consult your doctor)
7. People who fail to eat a balanced meal due to their busy lifestyle; those who rely on ‘fast’ or processed foods
8. Vegetarians who must acquire protein from vegetables; Spirulina is 65% protein by weight, 95% digestible protein (digestible protein in beef is about 20%)
Protein and Amino-acid Content
Dried Spirulina contains about 60% (51–71%) protein. It is a 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.
Other Nutrients
Spirulina contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (nicotinamide), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin E. It is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc.
Toxicological Studies
Toxicological studies of the effects of Spirulina consumption on humans and animals, including feeding as much as 800mg/kg, and replacing up to 60% of protein intake with Spirulina, have shown no toxic effects. Fertility, teratogenicity, peri- and post-natal, and multi-generational studies on animals also have found no adverse effects from Spirulina consumption. Spirulina intake has also been found to prevent damage caused by toxins affecting the heart, liver, kidneys, neurons, eyes, ovaries, DNA, and testicles. In a 2009 study, 550 malnourished children were fed up to 10 g/day of Spirulina powder, with no adverse effects. Dozens of human clinical studies have similarly shown no harmful effects to Spirulina supplementation
In Vitro Research
Spirulina has been studied in vitro against HIV, as an iron-chelating agent, and as a radioprotective agent. Animal studies have evaluated Spirulina in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced heart damage, stroke recovery, age-related declines in memory, diabetes mellitus, in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and in rodent models of hay fever.
Human Research
In humans, small studies have been undertaken evaluating Spirulina in undernourished children, as a treatment for the cosmetic aspects of arsenic poisoning, in hay fever and allergic rhinitis, in arthritis, in hyperlipidemia and hypertension, and as a means of improving exercise tolerance.