SPIRULINA

1. SPIRULINA overview What are nutrients Sources of nutrients What is spirulina Nutrition facts about spirulina Studies on spirulina Nutritional content of spirulina Key benefits of spirulina Ingredients of spirulina Supporting studies

2. What are nutrients and why do we need them? • The human body needs essential nutrients in order to function, to grow, and to stay healthy .  • Our bodies cannot make these nutrients, so we get them  from our diet.  • Body needs over 46 different nutrients every day • These nutrients are essential for health and must be provided in the foods eaten.

3. Sources for 46 Nutrients

4. What is Spirulina? • Spirulinais a blue-green algae which is believed to be the first form of plant life on earth • (nearly 3.5 billion years old). • Spirulina is produced primarily from two species of cyanobacteria: Arthrospiraplatensisand  Arthrospira maxima • It is one of the most potent nutrient sources available. • Spirulinais high in protein and nutrients • Spirulinais very high in antioxidants with an impressive ORAC score of over 24,000, which plays a vital role in protecting the body against disease-causing free radicals.  Henrikson, Robert. "Spirulina: Health Discoveries from the Source of Life." Positive Health Online. Web. Sept. 1998. <http://www.positivehealth.com/article/nutraceuticals/spirulina-health-discoveries-from-the-source-of-life>.Sarao, Carol. "Spirulina & Bodybuilding." LIVESTRONG.COM. Web. 26 May 2011. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/392469-

5. Why to choose many sources when you getting all nutrients from: • Spirulina

6. Nutrition Facts • Dried spirulinacontains: • 290 calories • 57.47 g protein • 7.7 g fat • 23.9 g carbohydrates per 100 g serving. • Raw spirulinacontains: • 26 calories per 100 g serving. This is primarily due to the fact that over 90 percent of raw spirulina is made up of water and water contains no calories. Raw spirulina Dried spirulina

7. Studies on Spirulina • Since its rediscovery in the 1960's, Spirulina has been exhaustively and extensively tested by scientists around the world. And has proved to be the most powerful and well-balanced source of nutrition on the planet.International health organizations have hailed Spirulina as one of the "Greatest Super foods on Earth".An ideal food supplement, Spirulina provides the body with all the essential nutrients required daily, leaving you fresh, active and energetic through out the day.

8. Studies on Spirulina……. • NASA has conducted studies on spirulina as a potential food for space travel. When it comes to space travel, the goal is to provide astronauts with foods that are rich in nutrients but don’t take up much room. • In 2008 study of patients with allergic rhinitis received several benefits from spirulina consumption including improvement in symptoms like nasal discharge, sneezing, congestion, and itching. References 1Cingi C, Conk-Dalay M, Cakli H, et al. The effects of spirulina on allergic rhinitis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2008 Oct;265(10):1219-23. 2 Mao TK, Van de Water J, Gershwin ME. Effects of a Spirulina-based dietary supplement on cytokine production from allergic rhinitis patients. J Med Food. 2005 Spring;8(1):27-30.

9. NASA found that: 1 kg of spirulina 1,000 kg of assorted Fruits and Vegetables

10. Nutritional Value of 1gm-Spirulina 150g Tomato ½ Banana 1/4g Greenpea 27 Apples 25g Carrot 30g Fish ½pc Bread 2kg Cabbage 30g Chicken ½ Strawberry • Spirulina 10g Grapes 300ml Milk 1Egg 150g Rice ½ Capsicum 20g Potato

11. Spirulina contains the following: Vitamins and Enzymes of Spirulina: Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Inositol, Folic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, and an anti oxidant enzyme activity called Superoxide Dismutase. Carotenoids and Phytonutrients found in Spirulina are:Beta-carotene ,Zeaxanthine, total carotenoids including carotenes, Phycocyanin-crude, and C-Phycocyanin. Spirulina’s minerals are: Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Manganese, Zinc, Boron, Copper, and Molybdenum. Fatty Acids present in it are:Gamma Linolenic (GLA), Essential Linolenic, DibomegammaLinolenic, Palmitoleic, Oleic, Myristoleic, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, Straric Acid, Arachidonic Acid, and Bohemic Acid.

12. 4 Natural Pigments • Spirulina contains the following: 100% Alkaline 20 minerals Beta-carotene Clorophyll a Xanthophyll Phycocyanin 100% 18 Plant-based Protein • Calcium • Magnesium Iron Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Manganese Zinc • Boron • Copper Molybdenum • Selenium • Iodine • Silicon • Chromium • Sulphur • Chlorine • others 18 Vitamins A B1 Thaimine B2 Riboflavin B3 Niacin B5 Panthothenic acid B6 Pyridoxine B9 Folic acid B12 Cyanocobalamin C D E F H K Rutin Choline others Isoleucine Methionine Valine Leucine Threonine Lysine Phenylalanine Tryptophan Alanine Glycine Cystine Arginine Aspartic acid Proline Histidine Glutamic acid Serine Others Carbo- hydrate Glycogen (Ramnose, Xylose, Lignin) Others Fat Linolenic acid Gamma- Linolenic acid others 5 Major Nutrients

13. Organic Spirulina OrgnanicSpirulina contains Spirulina, a natural source of Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants and other nutrients, in combination with Bioperine®, a patented bioavailability enhancer derived from black pepper fruit that enhances their uptake and utilization.

14. Organic Spirulina

15. Actions & Benefits • Rich in antioxidant • Highest benefits of natural protein • Rich in vitamins ,E and Beta carotene • Helps reduce fatigue Actions & Benefits • Helps maintain healthy cardiovascular functions • Supports the liver and kidney functions • Supports the management of inflammation and allergies

16. Actions & Benefits • Helps reduce blood cholesterol level and excess triglycerides • Helps boost the absorption of necessary minerals • Supports strengthening the nervous system • Helps improve muscle tissue rebuilding • Helps boost energy and cellular health • Helps cleanse the body from free radicals • Contains Chlorophyll which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects Which helps maintain more alkaline environment • Helps promote Metabolism, Detoxification and immune functions

17. Organic Spirulina Composition Each Tablet contains: • Suggested use level: 1 tablet  2 times daily

18. Supporting Studies • Spirulina • Studies shows that spirulina increases phagocytic activity of macrophages and stimulate antibodies and cytokines production. Spirulina also facilitate lipid and carbohydrate metabolism (Amha belay et al, 1993). • Studies demonstrate healthy benefits against several types of virus, toxicity and cancers (Hayashi et al,1994). • Studies show that spirulina is also thought to increase digestion and absorption of nutrients, prevent fatigue, support weight loss, prevent malnutrition and undernourishment, improve recovery after strenuous training, rejuvenate cells and reduce the effects of ageing (Dillon et al, 1995). • Studies show that Spirulina activates many of the different immune cells, including macrophages, T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer cells. It also activates the organs involved with immune function such as the spleen, liver, bone marrow, lymph nodes, tonsils, and thymus gland (Ayehunie et al, 1998).

19. References: AmhaBelay, Yoshimichi Ota (1993): Current knowledge on potential health benefits of Spirulina. Pub.in Journal of Appl. Phycology, 5:235-241. Ayehunie S, Belay A, Baba TW, et al. (1998): Inhibition of HIV-1 replication by an aqueous extract of Spirulinaplatensis (Arthrospiraplatensis). J Acquir Immune DeficSyndr Hum Retrovirol, 18:7–12. Dillon JC, Phuc AP, Dubacq JP. (1995): Nutritional value of the alga Spirulina. World Rev Nutr Diet, 77:32–46. Hayashi O, Katoh T, Okuwaki Y. (1994): Enhancement of antibody production in mice by dietary Spirulinaplatensis. J NutrSciVitaminol (Tokyo), 40:431–41.

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