Spirulina - a trending food, dietary suppliment and health benifits ......

Spirulina is a plant found in water, it is also called a vegetable plant. It looks like algae in appearance. It is mainly grown around lakes, brackish water, and springs. The three species are Arthrospira platensis, A. fusiformis, and A. maxima. Actually, Spirulina is a biomass of cyanobacteria that can be consumed by humans and animals. It is now being cultivated worldwide; Arthrospira sp. is used as a dietary supplement or whole food.  

It is also used as a feed supplement in the aquaculture, aquarium, and poultry industries. This plant is said to be the best source of vitamins and other essential minerals. According to a recent study, spirulina has about 60 percent protein content and about  20 types of essential minerals. It also contains Vitamin A, Phyto Nutrients, Antioxidants, etc. It is rich in calcium and iron mainly. 

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In Latin America, it is eaten mainly in food. Not only this but it is also used in Ayurvedic medicine. Spirulina is called a superfood. There are many health benefits that have been discovered, however, I would like to emphasize only some of them that are very important to human health, and this is-

1.  Act as skin protector - Many people have a lack of vitamins or minerals in the body, the effect is visible on the face. Spirulina is rich in nutrition. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B-12, phosphorus, vitamin E, K, and calcium. That helps to prevent skin from diseases. 

2. Make the liver strong - By consuming it, the liver gets essential nutrients. Many problems increase when the liver is weak. Spirulina contains the right amount of fiber 3 and protein. Which keeps the liver safe and helps in reducing the effects of liver disease or hepatitis disease in the past and also prevents the risk of cirrhosis.

3. May prevent Cancer -  The anti-oxidants present in it act as a mediator. And helps in destroying the harmful particles present in the body and thus it may act as the best treatment for cancer disease in the future.

4. Make a heart-healthy  - By consuming it, the risk of heart diseases is reduced because it makes blood pressure remains under control. It helps to a great extent in reducing the level of blood cholesterol. Also improves the flow of blood. Due to which they are saved from getting caught by heart disease.

5.  Helps in reducing depression - It is rich in folic acid and vitamin B-12 and thus the body gets the necessary nutrition. By consuming it, the blood cells of the brain open, and the proper blood circulation occurs in the brain and thus cures depression.

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