Spirulina powder is a powder made from fresh spirulina after spray-drying, sieving and sterilizing, and its color is usually dark green, with a slippery feeling to the touch. Spirulina powder has a variety of effects and functions, mainly including the following aspects:
1. Nutritional value
High protein: the protein content of spirulina powder is high and of good quality, usually up to 60%-70%, consisting of 18 kinds of amino acids, including 8 kinds of amino acids that are essential to the human body but cannot be synthesized by ourselves.
Rich in trace elements: Spirulina powder is also rich in γ-linolenic acid fatty acids, carotenoids, vitamins and iron, iodine, selenium and other trace elements.
2. Health effects
Lower cholesterol: γ-linolenic acid fatty acid in Spirulina powder is unsaturated fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by the human body but is necessary to lower cholesterol, which has significant effect on the prevention of heart disease.
Regulate blood sugar: Spirulina polysaccharide, magnesium, chromium and other ingredients in Spirulina powder have a hypoglycemic effect, which can regulate blood sugar metabolism through a variety of ways, suitable for diabetic patients.
Enhance the immune system: Its high protein property is an important cornerstone to enhance the immune system, which helps the body to produce more antibodies and enhance the resistance to viruses and bacteria. In addition, the phycocyanin in Spirulina powder can also enhance the proliferation of bone marrow cells, promote the growth of immune organs and the synthesis of serum proteins.
Improve gastrointestinal function: Spirulina powder is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals can improve gastrointestinal function and prevent constipation.
For gastric patients, spirulina powder is alkaline food, containing high plant protein and rich chlorophyll, β-carotene, etc., which is extremely effective in neutralizing gastric acid and repairing, regenerating and normal secretion function of gastrointestinal mucosa.
Antioxidant and delayed aging: Spirulina powder is rich in β-carotene, vitamin E, γ-linolenic acid and other active substances as well as a large number of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which can effectively remove free radicals in the body, reduce the generation of lipid peroxides, protect cells from oxidative damage, thereby delaying aging.
Other effects: Spirulina powder also has a certain effect on chronic gastrointestinal diseases, gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, can laxative and treatment of hemorrhoidal scars, as well as beauty and weight loss.
3. The method of consumption
Spirulina powder is usually flushed, can be taken in the morning or evening on an empty stomach, or before meals on an empty stomach. You can use mineral water or warm water (water temperature can not be higher than 40 degrees) into liquid after drinking, about 10 grams per person per day. If the physique is poor, you can double the dose, but you have to stick to it for a long time to have an effect. In addition, spirulina powder can also be used to make masks, with moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, whitening and other effects.
4. Precautions
Spirulina powder should be placed in a cool, dry dark place to save, avoid direct sunlight.
It should be consumed as soon as possible after opening to maintain its freshness and nutritional value.
Before consuming Spirulina Powder, it is better to consult a doctor or dietitian to know whether it is suitable for your health condition.