Earthrise Spirulina Natural 500mg

In 1979, after years of research, Earthrise® introduced Earthrise Spirulina Natural 500mg to the natural foods market. Then, in 1982, the visionaries at Earthrise built the first U.S. Spirulina farm, where this green superfood could be grown in pure California desert sunshine, using ecological, earth-friendly methods.

Earthrise Spirulina Natural 500mg is a concentrated source of antioxidants and total carotenoids, including phycocyanin, which helps protect the body from damaging effects of free radicals. Spirulina is essential for female athletes, and can be easily added to a smoothie to boost the nutritional content and speed up recovery time.

What is Spirulina?

Spirulina is a blue-green micro algae, also known as a “super food” offering exceptionally high protein content and  a remarkably complete composition of vitamins and minerals essential for healthy living.  Unlike other potent sources of nutrients and protein, Spirulina is low in calories and cholesterol.

Benefits

• 3900% more beta carotene than carrots
• 2300% more iron than spinach
• Exceptionally high protein content, contains 375% more protein than tofu
• Very high mineral concentration including iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and iodine.
  • ~ more iron than beef
  • ~ more potassium than bananas
  • ~ 300% more calcium than whole milk
• Great source of essential fatty aciuds
• Exceptional source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)
  • ~ Spirulina is the second richest source of GLA after breast milk
  • ~ GLA has been proven effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, arthritis, eczema and PMS.
• Contains a multitude of other vitamins and minerals, including but not limited to: Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, C, D, E and K.
• All 8 essential amino acids that the body does not synthesize
  • ~ isoleucine – required for optimal growth
  • ~ leucine – stimulates brain function
  • ~ lysine – needed for producing antibodies, enzymes and hormones
  • ~ methionine – antioxidant properties
  • ~ phenylalanine – required for thyroid function
  • ~ threonine – improves intestinal and digestive function
  • ~ tryptophane – regulates serotonin
  • ~ valine – stimulates mental and physical capacity
• High in provitamin A (beta-carotene), 1 gram of Spirulina covers the daily requirement for a normal adult
• Excellent source of zinc, helps to boost immune systems
• Spirulina is the only plant source of Glycogen which is a bioaccessible glucose utilized to deliver immediate and long term energy.
• Protects Heart & Brain from Oxidative Stress
• Promotes a Healthy Inflammatory Response
• Spirulina contains a powerful range of potent antioxidants making it one of the most effective antioxidant food sources.
• More than 60% Easy-to-Digest Vegetable Protein

3 g serving per day equivalent to 6-8 servings of common vegetables in terms of antioxidant content (B-carotene).
Supports a healthy immune system.

Key Features of Earthrise Spirulina Natural 500mg:

• Rich in antioxidants.
• More than 60% easy-to-digest, all-vegetable protein.
• Rich source of phytonutrients.
• Rare food source of the essential fatty acid GLA.
• Easy-to-absorb iron.
• Ecologically grown in the United States (Southern California).
• Pesticide and herbicide free.