The WHO has proclaimed the spirulina as being "the best food for humanity in the 21st century". The United Nations, WHO and UNICEF reiterated in 1994, 1997 and 2003. that spirulinaIs the nutraceutical of the 21st century...

Why is this microalgae attracting so much attention? Discover the 6 benefits of spirulina !

#1 Significant source of minerals and vitamins

The particularly interesting minerals present in the composition of spirulina are iron, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. It is also rich in proteins and vitamins, as we will see under point 2.

Small aside on iron, of which spirulina is a very important source.from 3 mg to 8 mg per 5 grams, 20 times higher than wheat germ). Moreover, in this form, it has the advantage of being highly available, especially if consumed with vitamin C.Iron is a mineral mainly found in animal-based foods such as meat, offal, and fish. This supply is, among other things, of great interest to the vegetarians, the pregnant women, the athletes and the adolescents in growth phase. . Discover our article on iron.

#2 Antioxidant properties

The main antioxidant vitamins contained in spirulina are ß-carotene, vitamin E and other carotenoids. They protect our cells from the attack of free radicals (anti-aging effect)The ß-carotene content is exceptional. It is 30 times higher than that of a carrot and offers the advantage of very high bioavailability.

It also contains phycocyanin. This is a natural blue pigment that can be used as a food coloring and is attributed with significant antioxidant properties.

#3 An Ally Against Allergies

Spirulina has anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting the release of histamine. Thus, some studies show that taking spirulina has positive effects on allergic rhinitis.^{You didn't provide any text. Could you please provide the text you want translated?}. While further research is still necessary, these benefits are however based on adequate evidence.

#4 An anti-fatigue boost

If no scientific evidence shows that Spirulina has boosting properties, its richness in iron and B vitamins could make spirulina a good allyAgainst bouts of fatigue, in addition to adequate sleep, a suitable diet, and good physical activity!

#5 An ally against cholesterol

Studies have revealed that spirulina has a positive influence on the reduction of lipids in the blood as well as on the level of bad cholesterol in the blood ^{You need to provide the text you want translated.}. So it would seem to be a valuable asset against thehypercholesterolemia. A recent study found that people who consumed 4 g of spirulina for 6 weeks saw their levels of "bad" cholesterol (LDL) decrease, their "good" cholesterol (HDL) increase, and their triglycerides decrease.

#6 Liver Detoxification

Spirulina stimulates liver functions by helping to prevent the accumulation of fatty acids and in reducing inflammation. This allows it to rebuild the intestinal flora, detoxify the liver and reduce the risks of colon cancer. Spirulina also allows to detoxify our body from toxins, but also heavy metals (such as lead or mercury).^{You didn't provide any text to translate. Could you please provide the text you want to translate from French to English?}

Thus, while spirulina can have beneficial effects on health, its nutrient richness also depends on its production and storage. For example, spirulina dried using heat could lose all its antioxidants. Therefore, it's important to inquire about its production technique and only consume spirulina containing no additives !

Sources:
^{You didn't provide any text. Could you please provide the text you want translated?}Spirulina in Clinical Practice: Evidence-Based Human Applications P. D. Karkos, S. C. Leong, C. D. Karkos, N. Sivaji, and D. A. Assimakopoulos
^{You need to provide the text you want translated.} Fukino H., et al. (1990), "Effect of spirulina on renal toxicity induced by inorganic mercury and cisplatin" Eisei Kagaku, 36:5.