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Blue Spirulina Extract Powder

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Spirulina, often referred to as Arthrospira platensis, is a blue algae that is widely grown in fresh and salt water. As a potent superfood, it is one of the best researched and well-known dietary supplements due to its high phytonutrient content and powerful health-promoting benefits such as enhancing immune, liver, brain and circulatory functions.

Description

Blue Spirulina Extract Benefits and Uses

Blue Spirulina is a brilliant-blue colored algae that lives in a wide array of moist areas. It consists of the dried mass of either one of the Athrospira platensis or Arthrospira maxima plants and has been part of the human diet for centuries. It is commercialized as a nutraceutical for its potent antioxidant and immune support properties.

Chemically, Spirulina is composed of essential components that contribute to the production of energy. These include high levels of protein, vitamins A, minerals such as Iron, polysaccharides, as well as essential fatty acids. Phycocyanin, the main active compound that gives Spirulina its bright blue-green pigment, is responsible for its potent antioxidant properties.

What’s more is, unlike most plants, Spirulina lacks cellulose, the main component of plant cell walls that is indigestible by humans, making Spirulina easy to absorb. Anecdotally, Spirulina may have immune-stimulating effects. It is well understood that deficiency of nutrients is responsible for changes in immunity, which manifests as changes in production of T-cells, secretory IgA antibody response, cytokines and NK-cell activity. The above studies suggest that Spirulina may modulate the immune system by its role in covering nutritional deficiencies.

Nomenclature:

Blue Spirulina Extract supplements are also known by a few different names, including:

  • Arthrospira platensis
  • Arthrospira maxima
  • A. fusiformis
  • Spirulina platensis
  • A. platensis
  • Arthrospira fusiformis
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Blue-green algae
  • A. maxima

Scientific Consensus

Blue Spirulina Extract is considered as it is categorized as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

There is not enough data to say whether Spirulina extract is safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or if it can be used by children.

Instructions & Ingredients

Serving size is 500 mg. As a dietary supplement, take 1 serving up to 2 times per day. Please start with the lowest suggested single serving quantity to assess response.

Supplement Facts
Serving size: 500mg Servings per container: 10
Amount per serving % DV
*Arthrospira platensis* aerial part[std. to ≥25% Phycocyanins (125mg)] 500mg
‡ Daily Value not established.

Where To Buy

LiftMode offers a variety of unit sizes of HPLC-tested Blue Spirulina Extract Powder, including a 5g unit, a 100g unit and a 500g unit. Our Blue Spirulina Extract Powder is of the highest quality.

Disclaimer & Other Info

Store securely in a dry cool location away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not take this or any other supplement, and instead consult doctor about use, if you are under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, taking prescription or OTC / nonprescription drugs, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions. Do not use if product safety seal was damaged or missing upon receipt.

The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. The products on this page are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Blue Spirulina

Arthrospira platensis (Blue spirulina) is a type of filamentous cyanobacteria that is typically one of two or three algal species found in common spirulina supplements. The cyanobacteria species grows in brack water and in ocean waters in the warm tropics and is often used as a supplement because of its rich protein content (53 – 68% of the dry weight), which contains a full spectrum of amino acids. It also contains high concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are rich in Omega-3 lipids. Further, the photosynthetic bacteria species boasts a healthy amount of vitamin A and iron, and lacks cellulose, allowing it to be easily digested by humans. - Supports a strong, healthy immune system - Extremely nutrient dense - vitamins and minerals - Powerful antioxidant

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References

Karkos, P. D., Leong, S. C., Karkos, C. D., Sivaji, N., & Assimakopoulos, D. A. (2011). Spirulina in clinical practice: evidence-based human applications. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2011, 531053. https://doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nen058

Deng, R., & Chow, T. J. (2010). Hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiinflammatory activities of microalgae Spirulina. Cardiovascular therapeutics, 28(4), e33–e45. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-5922.2010.00200.x

Wu Q, Liu L, Miron A, Klímová B, Wan D, Kuča K. The antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities of Spirulina: an overview. Arch Toxicol. 2016;90(8):1817‐1840. doi:10.1007/s00204-016-1744-5

Costa J.A.V., de Morais M.G., Dalcanton F., Reichert C.d.C., Durante A.J. Simultaneous cultivation of Spirulina platensis and the toxigenic cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa. Z Naturforsch C. 2006;61:105–110. doi: 10.1515/znc-2006-1-219