Stakich SPIRULINA POWDER 1-LB - 100% Pure, Top Quality -

The highest quality spirulina at wholesale price. Spirulina is a blue green micro-algae that grows in alkaline water. It was discovered early by man as a nutritious food. The Aztecs of Mexico and the natives of Africa prized it. Spirulina is recognized today by scientists for its remarkable protein, vitamin and mineral qualities. It is consumed in Europe, Japan, Mexico, and the U.S. and many other countries, but is still a relatively scarce commodity. The world's largest natural source of Spirulina is Lake Texcoco, Mexico. Other sources include locations in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Africa and the U.S. What is the legitimate role of spirulina? It is a natural food supplement that grows at the bottom of the food chain and retains all its original nutrients until consumed by man. It is highly digestible and excels in proteins, carotene and specific vitamins. Because of its cultivation in strong alkaline solutions it is not contaminated with pathological elements of wastes from living organisms. It grows without toxic chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides. It is packaged conveniently. It is compact, light, stores for long periods, and can be eaten separately or mixed with other foods. It restores energy fast if you jog or play. As a food supplement, it helps children, expectant mothers and elderly persons. As extraordinary quality of spirulina is the plant's high digestibility coefficient of 84%. Thus, spirulina's vast array of nutrients become readily accessible for easy assimilation by the human body. In addition, the plant's digestibility combines with another unique quality its high protein value that attains from 64-71% of its net dry weight. Result: a high protein intake largely digested by the human body and rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids.