Nutritional benefits
Spirulina 100% is a natural health food made from blue-green algae and contains over 30 beneficial nutrients. Approximately 50-80 grams of vegetable protein can be found in 100 grams of Spirulina and this protein, containing a fine balance of all essential amino acids , is superior in quality. Spirulina 100% also provides an excellent balance of minerals and vitamins including beta carotene, Calcium and Magnesium. Nutrients in Spirulina 100% are readily digested and absorbed by the body, so none of its nutritional benefits are lost. It is excellent in combating imbalances arising from lifestyle habits and it is effective in overcoming and preventing various disorders arising from a poorly balanced diet, including insufficient intake of vegetables. Spirulina 100% taken before meals is also beneficial for those who are on a diet and want to cut their calory intake. ecommend it to people who want to enjoy good health every day.
これ１つですべてをカバーする総合サプリメントスピルリナにはたんぱく質・糖質・食物繊維・脂質などの５大栄養素に加え、ビタミンは１２種類、ミネラルは１１種類も含まれています。更に体内では作り出すことのできない９種の必須アミノ酸を含む”２０種類のアミノ酸“も全て含まれています
Spirulina consist of 5 major nutrients such as protein, calories, glucidic, fibers, lipids. Additionally, 12 kinds of vitamins, and as many as 11 kinds of minerals are contained. In addition, 20 kinds of amino acids including 9 kinds of essential amino acids that cannot be produce by human body are contained.
As compared to Chlorella, Spirulina contains the overall balance of nutrition which assists in better digestion and absorption. The Alkalinity is 18 level for Spirulina, and for Chlorella is 24 level which has the highest alkaline level in food. The alkalinity will assist in easy recovery for illness and obtain better health and longevity.
In fact, the bodies of approximately 90% of people who tend to get sick are said to be acidic. Acidity is the cause of many illnesses.
What is the dosage? When should I take it? How long should I take it?
The minimum dosage recommended is 40 tablets a day (8 grams) -JHNFA - Japan Health Food & Nutrition Food Association standard. Spirulina is a natural food supplement and hence can be consumed anytime of the day. Although Spirulina nutrients are well digested, it is ideal to consume all supplements after meals, for better absorption of nutrients.
Is it okay to take it with other health food products and medicines?
Spirulina is a food product, so you may take it with other health foods or medicines. It’s probably easier to understand if you think of it as a green or yellow vegetable that has been dried. There is, however, a medicine used for the treatment of arteriosclerosis and angina called Coumadin. Taken by people who have problems with their heart or blood vessels, it is a blood-thinning medicine that makes it difficult for the blood to clot.
Spirulina 100% contains vitamin K and one of the effects of Vitamin K is to promote the thickening of the blood, so there is a possibility that it may inhibit the effectiveness of Coumadin. In Spirulina 100%, there are about 40-80 μg of Vitamin K per 100 grams, which is quite a considerable amount.
Therefore, we recommend that people who are taking medication like Coumadin consult with their doctor or pharmacist before taking Spirulina.
Is it okay to give to children?
Yes, it is. Spirulina is a food, so it is suitable for all people, from babies to the elderly. Some people mix the Spirulina granules with their babies' food and give it to them that way.
Products Name : Spirulina 100% Country of Origin : Japan
The Raw Material : Spirulina Contents : 200mg x 2,400 tablets
Ingredients
Spirulina 100% contains approximately 64 to 75 times more beta carotene than spinach, plus a wide and balanced spectrum of nutrients, including vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, E, folic acid, and Pantothenic acid, as well as minerals such as Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium, and Iron.
摂取量および摂取方法：１日40粒（*注）を目安に数回に分けて、お湯または水とともにお召し上がりください。摂取上の注意：本品の摂取により体質に合わない場合は摂取を中止してください。*注： (財)日本健康・栄養食品協会の規定による
*3 times per day (10 to 12 tablets per time) 40 tablets per days as prescribed:
By JHFA — JapanHealth Food & Nutrition Association.
Spir S Spirulian is a natural food supplement can be consumed anytime of the day.
*Precautions: save to avoid direct sunlight in hot and humid places.
Main Components of Spirulina
Nutrients Spriulina 100% - 100g
Calories 320-430kcal
Protein 60..0-77.0g
Lipid 7 - 10g
Sugar 270 - 430Kcal
Sodium 60 - 77g
Fiber 6.0- 10.0g
Chlorophyll a 600 - 1,550mg
Total Carotenoid 100 - 630mg
Phycocyanin 5,590 – 8,640mg
Potassium 1060 – 1,660mg
Calcium 60- 210mg
Phosphorus 340 - 720mg
Magnesium 250 - 370mg
Iron 60 - 90mg
Zinc 4.0 – 7.0mg
Copper 0.3 - 0.4mg
Linolenic acid 1,120 - 1,600mg
Vitamin B1 2.9 – 4.70mg
Vitamin B2 3.50 – 4.60mg
Vitamin B6 0.7- 1.30mg
Vitamin B12 61.0 – 176.0ug
Vitamin E 6 - 11mg
Inositol 70 - 140mg
beta carotene 80 - 190mg
Spirulina - with five major nutrients
When people think of foods that have high nutritional value, eggs and beef probably spring to mind for many people. However, Spirulina has rich nutrients that in no way are inferior to such foods. In fact, Spirulina is rich in proteins, sugars, fatty acids, and vitamins, as well as in minerals like calcium, phosphate, magnesium, iron and carotene, which tend to be insufficient in our daily diets. In other words, the five main nutrients our bodies need are all contained in Spirulina. And because digestive absorption is excellent, the nutrients are absorbed by the body with ease.
I Full of beneficial proteins
Protein is a vital element in the composition of every part of our body. Spirulina contains three times the amount of proteins in beef and twice the amount in soy beans (See Table1).
Table 1 Amounts of protein in Spirulina (%)
Spriulina Soybeans Beef Egg Fish
Protein 65 - 70% 34 .3% 19.3% 12.7% 20.0%
The proteins in Spirulina are also of excellent quality. The quality of proteins is determined by how well balanced the essential amino acids that the body cannot produce.
The quality of its proteins fulfill the ideal standards of the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations)
II Chlorophyll as “green blood”
Spirulina also contains abundant amounts of natural pigments such as chlorophyll and light blue phycocyanin.
III Chronic shortages of vitamin B12
Among these, chlorophyll is a well-known pigment that is often called “green blood” because it becomes the raw material of the blood in our bodies. This is why chlorophyll is very effective in the treatment of anemia.
Chlorophyll also plays a role in purifying our bodies of toxins. For example, it detoxifies acetylaldehydes, the cause of hangovers, and histamines related to allergies, so it has positive effects in helping people recover from fatigue, in preventing hangovers and in fighting allergies.
In addition, various other benefits of chlorophyll have also been recognized. It is known to aid in eliminating bad breath and body odor, in alleviating constipation and frostbite and in lowering cholesterol. Spirulina also contains generous amounts of vitamin B12. There is a tendency to overlook vitamin B12 in our diets, but it is vital in the functioning of red corpuscles and nucleic acids. In addition to the treatment of virulent anemia and nervous disorders, vitamin B12 is effective in improving liver and digestive system disorders as well as skin disorders and internal, harmful excretions.
It is also important to understand that a vitamin B12 deficiency does not progress suddenly. Instead, it occurs slowly over a long period of time. Because of this, when vitamin B12 becomes depleted, it symptoms appear suddenly and can cause alarm. Disorders arising from deficiencies of vitamin B12 include virulent anemia, diabetic nervous disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, liver disorders and impaired memory.
It is important for us to supplement our diet with vitamin B12 on a daily basis.
IV Beta carotene, the key to preventing cancer
Beta carotene is gaining attention as an effective nutrient in the prevention of cancer. The amount of carotene required for a person in the prevention of cancer is 5-15 milligrams a day. In terms of vegetable consumption, this is the equivalent of 200g of green and yellow vegetables and 100g of light colored vegetables. For people who find this level of intake on a daily basis difficult, Spirulina is recommended as a nutritional supplement.
Spirulina has 50 times the amount of carotene as chlorella, 10 times that of carrots and 60 times that of spinach.
Some of the beta carotene in our bodies is converted to vitamin A, which is said to be often insufficient in the diet of Japanese. Vitamin A is also a very important nutrient which, when lacking, makes the body more prone to cancer. Vitamin A also acts to protect the eyes and the respiratory system.
V Linoleic acid and linolenic acid in the adjustment of cholesterol
Spirulina contains rich amount of linoleic acid and linolenic acid which are attracting attention particularly for their role in controlling cholesterol in the bloodstream. By dissolving and flushing excess cholesterol from the bloodstream and preventing high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries, they inhibit carcinogens and the spread of cancer promoted by excess cholesterol.
Linoleic and linolenic acids are substances that cannot be produced by the body, so if they are not supplemented through our dietary habits, a deficiency will occur.
Ensure that your diet includes these nutrients by supplementing it with spirulina.
3. How Spirulina differs from chlorella in digestion and nutritional value.
A microscopic image of chlorella
A microscopic image of spirulina
There are probably many people who are not sure of the differences between chlorella and Spirulina. It is true that the ingredients and color of the tablets of the two are similar.
However, chlorella, which belongs to the green algae species, and Spirulina, which belongs to the blue-green algae species, differ in a number of ways. One way of looking at Spirulina is to see it as a new product that has overcome weaknesses of chlorella.
To begin with, one of chlorella’s weaknesses is its size. With a diameter of between 0.3 and 0.5 microns, it is only 1/1000 the size of Spirulina. Consequently, harvesting something this small requires centrifugal separation, an extremely labor intensive process. Spirulina, on the other hand, can be harvested through a simple filtration process. This makes Spirulina far more suitable than chlorella for mass production.
95% digested in two hours
Because chlorella is a simple cell plant, its cell walls are hard and very difficult to digest. To promote the digestion of chlorella, it is necessary to turn it into powder through the use of machines and process it in ways that are not natural.
This also raises concerns that some of its natural ingredients will be lost during processing.
For leading a healthy life :
Acidity as a case of illness. In addition to the excellent nutrients found in Spirulina, another attractive feature is its alkali properties.
In our diet today where we are surrounded by meat, instant foods, and sweets, we tend to lack enough alkali foods, such as vegetables and seaweed (See Table 6) as below:
Table 6 An Analysis of Spirulina and Chorella
However, human body fluids are mildly alkali. When our diet consists of only acid foods and acid in the body begins to accumulate, the body tries to revert to an alkali state by expelling alkali-containing minerals from the cells, bones and teeth.
Minerals are vital in the formation of bones and teeth, in the production of blood, and in nerve functions. Mineral insufficiencies lead to anemia and broken bones. Nowadays we hear of school-age children who get dizzy and faint when morning assemblies at school are a little longer than usual, and who suffer broken bones just from fallingdown. At the root of these problems is an insufficiency of minerals caused by acidity.
Living a Healthy life with Spirulina
When Spirulina is taken on a regular basis, the body becomes more alkali. The metabolism of the body in general becomes more active. The body’s cells also become vitalized and the body’s ability to cure itself is enhanced. In addition, not only is the health of the body maintained because of the cells’ revitalization, but an overall improvement in general appearance can be expected. This is because the complexion and hair little by little undergo renewal and improvement. This is why we can say that Spirulina is a super food that gives us both good health and beauty.
Spirulina is particularly effective for people who:
* tire easily and do not feel 100% well
* have little motivation
* are recovering from an illness
* are on a diet* catch colds easily
* have a tendency to be anemic
* are fussy about food
* eat at irregular times
* do not eat adequate green or yellow vegetables
* who smoke, or drink a lot of alcohol or coffee
Medical benefits of spirulina
I Gastrointestinal diseases and Spirulina
Stomach ulcers and gastritis are illnesses where the gastric juices increase due to stress and injure the stomach lining. To prevent this from occurring, it is necessary (1) to eat alkali foods that digest well to suppress the amount of gastric juices, (2) to neutralize the acidic gastric juices by eating alkali foods and (3) to have a balanced intake of nutrients including proteins, minerals and vitamins.
Spirulina is an alkali food that fulfills all of the above conditions. It not only contains large amounts of good quality nutrients but their rate of digestion and absorption by the body is extremely high, so adequate supplementation of these nutrients is possible. In addition, the chlorophyll in Spirulina protects the stomach and intestine linings that have suffered injury.The very positive effects of Spirulina on stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis and duodenal ulcers have already been confirmed.
II Anemia and Spirulina
Anemia is a condition resulting from insufficient of iron. To prevent anemia, we are told that it is very important to supplement our diet with foods containing ample amounts of iron, such as liver, soy beans and spinach. However, if iron is not taken with protein and vitamin C, its digestion and rate of absorption are low. Therefore, by simply eating foods rich in iron, we do not receive their full benefits. Spirulina, on the other hand, not only contains more iron than liver, it also contains large amounts of proteins and blood-building chlorophyll. The digestion and absorption rate of iron is also excellent, so Spirulina is very effective in combating anemia.
III Diabetes and Spirulina
Diabetes is a disorder caused by an insufficiency in the hormone insulin. However, the main cause of insulin insufficiency is overeating. Therefore, prevention and improvement of this condition need to begin with a review of eating habits.
What is important then is to avoid the intake of excessive calories, have a diet well-balanced in nutrients, and prevent the body from becoming acidic.
The reason why Spirulina is said to be effective in preventing diabetes is because, while it is low in calories,It contains large amounts of vitamin B1 which improves the metabolism of sugars, vitamin B2 which assists in the burning of calories that prevents obesity, vitamin B6 which creates insulin, and potassium which assists in the excretion of insulin and proteins lacking in people with diabetes. In addition, because Spirulina is an alkali type supplement, it assists in returning acidic blood to an alkaline state. Because of these factors, Spirulina is an ideal food product for preventing and improving diabetes.
IV Liver ailments and Spirulina
The liver performs a very vital role in our bodies by breaking down, detoxifying and storing nutrients carried there by the blood. The most important nutrients for the liver are proteins and vitamins. Proteins make up the greater part of the liver and vitamins assist in its functions. An insufficiency of proteins and vitamins results in impairing or bringing to a stop the functions of the liver.
Spirulina is a food with an abundance of proteins of superior quality and vitamins. The main treatment for liver illnesses is based on dietary treatment focusing on balanced nutrition. There have been reports that claim improvement in liver ailments is accelerated when the treatment is combined with Spirulina. We believe that this is due to the proteins and vitamins contained in Spirulina which have a therapeutic function. Furthermore, Spirulina’s supplementation of potassium, which tends to be lacking in people with liver illnesses, creates a synergistic effect. In these ways, Spirulina also contributes significantly to the health of the liver.
V Dieting and Spirulina
Spirulina is attracting attention as a safe diet food. A method of dieting with Spirulina is to take it 30 minutes to one hour prior to meal time. In that period before eating, the Spirulina absorbs water and expands, suppressing the appetite and helping to prevent overeating.
In addition, Spirulina is a food which contains generous amounts of various kinds of nutrients, so there is no concern that the body’s balance of nuctrients will be upset by dieting.There are many people who commenced taking Spirulina regularly and within several weeks reported to have begun to experience a definite loss of weight. It is important to follow a healthy diet that combines well-balanced meals and Spirulina.
