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Spirulina : the super sea food

spirulina is scientifically referred to as  Arthrospira platensis . It's basically a form of seaweeds*(blue-green algae) normally grown within the ponds, lakes, rivers. they're found in both fresh and alkaline water bodies even it's also present in the Sinai Desert. Spirulina could be a word which is employed represent 2 species simultaneously 
cyanobacterium
A.platensis
spirulina is produced on both large and tiny scale and used as food supplements within the sort of tablets, powders. (I personally recommend you tablets as they're easy to carry)
10 Health Benefits of Spirulina
HISTORY:
The first recorded history of the utilisation of the spirulina as food comes from Bernal Diaz Castilo and a member of Hernado Cortez troops in 1521.
After that, this alga was found in abundance at Lake Texcoco(Mexico) by a French researcher within the 1960s. 
Production Areas:
Spirulina is usually grown in Hawaii, Thailand, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, etc.

Nutritional status:
Spirulina is one amongst the richest sources of protein and iron. It contains around 60 - 65 % of the protein in dry form which is almost 3 grams protein per tablespoon.
 In keeping with the report submitted by the FDA, spirulina is a good source of riboflavin, niacin, chlorophyll, carotenoids axeropthol, vitamin A B12, etc.
Hawaiian Spirulina Powder - 16oz – Nutrex Hawaii
Nutritional Benefits:
The richest source of plant protein hence will be utilized in malnutrition.
Antioxidant-rich
Antiinflammatory
Anti -cancerous
Anti-aging
Wonderful Immunity booster
Can cure nutritional Anemia 
Helps in lowering bad cholesterol or LDL
Speed up fat loss

Dosage:-
2 -3 grams (1 to 2 tablets) or 1 tsp of dry spirulina is enough for the day and you'll take this amount of spirulina on your daily basis.
Side effects:-
Avoid spirulina if you're having any allergies or intolerance to seafood.
Headache
minor cases of insomnia, nausea, or feeling of vomiting this is often because of the presence of that fishy smell in it.
Avoid usage of spirulina when your  acid level is high otherwise you are littered with any renal disorders because of its high protein content.


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