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Spirulina offers many health benefits, some of which include lowering cholesterol levels, enhancing immunity, increasing red blood cell count, providing anti-cancerous properties and anti-inflammatory properties, protecting the liver, reducing the toxicity in the kidneys, controlling bronchial asthma, and enhancing the supply of antioxidants.

Spirulina is blue-green algae with a perfect spiral shape. This spiral shape is the reason for the name Spirulina. It belongs to a cyanobacteria species and it is scientifically known as Arthrospira platensis. Other subspecies include Spirulina maxima and Spirulina geitleri. It is generally found in alkaline lakes in Mexico and Africa. It is rich in nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. It has the capability of surviving in the harshest conditions, both environmentally and chemically. It can survive extreme alkaline conditions, highly saline waters containing 30 grams to 270 grams of salt per liter and still survive. According to the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, the nutrients found in spirulina per 100 grams include 290 kcal of energy, 57 grams of protein, 7 grams of fat, 24 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of dietary fiber and 3 grams of sugar. Minerals and trace elements found in it include 120 mg of calcium, 28 mg of iron, 195 mg of magnesium, 118 mg of phosphorus, 1363 mg of potassium, 1048 mg of sodium, and 2 mg of zinc. The vitamins found within spirulina include thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, C, A, E, and vitamin K.

It is widely regarded as one of the highest sources of protein. It contains around 18 out of the 22 amino acids that the human body needs. It is also a good source of vital micronutrients, such as beta-carotene in vitamin A, and minerals such as zinc, calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.