Spirulina (scientific name: Spirulina) is a class of lower organisms, prokaryotes, filaments composed of single cells or multi-cells, with a body length of 200-500 μm, a width of 5-10 μm, and a cylindrical shape. It is loosely or tightly curved in a regular spiral shape, shaped like a clock spring, hence its name. It is a functional health product.
Health benefits:
1. Lower cholesterol
Lowering cholesterol can effectively prevent the onset of heart disease and stroke. The Y-linolenic acid in spirulina It can reduce the cholesterol contained in the human body, thereby effectively reducing high blood pressure and preventing heart disease.
2. Regulate blood sugar
Spirulina contains spirulina polysaccharide, magnesium, chromium and other hypoglycemic substances, which can be used in various ways (such as promoting insulin secretion and slowing down sugar absorption) , promote substance metabolism, antioxidant, etc.) regulate blood sugar metabolism.
3. Enhance the immune system
Because the algae polysaccharide and phycocyanin in Spirulina can enhance the proliferation activity of bone marrow cells and promote the growth and promotion of immune organs such as the thymus and spleen. Biosynthesis of serum proteins, so Spirulina has immune-enhancing effects [5].
4. Protect the gastrointestinal tract
Most patients with stomach problems suffer from hyperacidity, which leads to gastritis, gastric ulcers and other diseases. Spirulina is an alkaline food, and spirulina contains high levels of It contains plant-based protein and rich chlorophyll, β-carotene, etc. These nutrients are extremely effective in neutralizing gastric acid and repairing, regenerating and normal secretion of gastrointestinal mucosa, and are especially suitable for gastrointestinal patients.
5. Anti-tumor, anti-cancer and tumor suppression
The mechanism of action of anti-mutation and anti-cancer drugs is related to the repair of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Algal polysaccharide and beta-glucan in Spirulina - Carotene and phycocyanin both have this effect, so Spirulina plays an important role in anti-tumor and cancer prevention.
6. Prevent and treat hyperlipidemia
Spirulina contains a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids, of which linoleic acid and linolenic acid account for 45% of the total fatty acids. Both of them constitute the mitochondria of the cell membrane. An important component of endophospholipids, it can prevent total cholesterol and triglycerides from accumulating in the liver and blood vessels, thereby preventing damage to the normal physiological functions of the cardiovascular system.
7. Anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-fatigue
Free radicals are one of the causes of aging and disease in the human body. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can catalyze the disproportionation reaction to remove free radicals. base. Spirulina can reduce oxygen free radical damage caused by exercise, protect cell membrane structure and resist exercise fatigue.
8. Anti-radiation function
9. Treatment of anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a very common phenomenon, and spirulina is extremely rich in iron Phytophthora and chlorophyll, these nutrients can effectively improve the condition of anemia in the human body.