Transcript Spirulina – Immune System Booster

Spirulina
Immune System Booster
Spirulina
• Spirulina or Arthrospira
platensis is a uni-cellular
microalgae which grows in
fresh water, in salt water, as
well as in brackish bodies of
water
Spirulina
• The name Spirulina
derives from the spiral or
helical nature of its
filaments. Arthrospira is
the scientific name of a
cyanobacteria genus
comprising group of
edible cyanobacteria sold
under the name Spirulina.
Composition of Spirulina
Typical analysis of Spirulina pacifica ( per 100 grams)
Total Calories (Kcal)
Total Fat (g)
Protein (g)
Total Carbohydrate (g)
Fiber (g)
Moisture (g)
333
5
67
16
7
5
7
5
5
16
67
Composition of Spirulina
Typical analysis of Spirulina pacifica ( per 100 grams)
Vitamin A (IU)
375,000
Vitamin B12 (µg)
300
Calcium (mg)
333
Iron (mg)
217
C-Phycocyanin (mg)
8,000
Total carotenoids (mg) 500
Composition of Spirulina
• Spirulina is about sixty
percent complete, highly
digestible protein; it
contains all essential
amino acids
• Spirulina contains more
beta-carotene than any
other whole food
Spirulina
• Spirulina is marketed throughout
the world as a food supplement
or as an active ingredient in
functional foods and beverages.
• Spirulina contributes:
– Several nutrients – nutritive value
– Phytochemicals – health benefits
Potential Health Benefits
• Nutrients and phytochemicals of
Spirulina
– boost the immune system
– promote antioxidant activity in the
body
• These characteristics of Spirulina
make its contribution to a
person’s health and well being
significant.
Immune System Booster
• The immune system is a system
of biological structures and
processes within an organism
that protects against disease.
• There is a lot of evidence that
points to the fact that Spirulina
boosts the immune system.
Immune System Booster
• Spirulina produces an
immunostimulating effect by
enhancing
– the resistance to infections
– the capacity of influencing
hemopoieses
– stimulating the production of
antibodies and cytokines
Immune System Booster
• Some of the constituents of Spirulina that may
be working in isolation or together to boost
immune system are
– phycocyanin
– vitamin B 12
– calcium spirulan
– ß-carotene
– Iron
Immune System Booster
• Research work on Spirulina showed
that it has positive effect on the
immune system and at the same time
has anti-viral activity.
• Researchers reviewed a series of
published studies, most of which were
published since the year 2000. Many
studies investigated benefits from
pure Spirulina biomass, but some also
researched extracts of Spirulina or
isolated compounds from Spirulina.
From the work reviewed they . (Capelli
and Cysewski, 2010) concluded that
• Spirulina shows potent immune
stimulating effects
• Spirulina shows anti-viral activity
against a variety of harmful viruses
• Spirulina shows promise as a cancer
preventative agent and in the
treatment of tumors
• Spirulina shows far ranging
cardiovascular benefits including
improvement of blood lipid profiles,
prevention of atherosclerosis, and
control of hypertension.
Antioxidant Activity
• Antioxidants are substances that may
protect cells against the effects of free
radicals.
• Antioxidants help in:
– Destroying the free radicals that damage cells.
– Promoting the growth of healthy cells.
– Protecting cells against premature, abnormal
ageing.
– Help fight age-related macular degeneration.
– Provide excellent support for the body’s
immune system.
Antioxidant Activity
• Spirulina is considered a
good source of antioxidant
nutrients. There is a lot of
research documented on
the antioxidant effect of
Spirulina.
Antioxidant Activity
• Spirulina has several constituents which may
be contributing towards its antioxidant activity
some of them could be
– phenolic acids
– Tocopherols
– ß-carotene
– phycocyanin
– iron
Other benefits of Spirulina
• Researchers have found other benefits of
Spirulina
– Anti-hyperglycaemic
– Hepatoprotective
– Anti-hyperlipidaemic
– Anti-inflammatory
– Anti-bacterial effects
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ingredients which are sourced
from reputed manufacturers who
are known for
– reliability
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• LiveActive products are designed
based on scientific research and
proven results.
LiveActive Spirulina
• LiveActive Spirulina capsules with
their active constituents will help
consumers to
– be healthy
– boost immune system
– age slowly and with better health
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