Spirulina
Where would I be without Spirulina I wonder?
In the doctors waiting room perhaps?
Spirulina is a single-celled, spiral-shaped blue-green micro-algae that is often called a 'superfood' because of its nutrient-density.
A highly digestible food, Spirulina is at least 60% vegetable protein, which is pre-digested by the algae. It is higher in protein than any other food.
1 tsp of Spirulina contains 280% DV Beta Carotene, 110% B12, 15% Iron, 2% Calcium and no fat.
Its outstanding nutritional profile also includes the essential fatty acids, GLA fatty acid, lipids, the nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), B complex, vitamin C and E and phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, chlorophyll (blood purifier), and phycocyanin (a blue pigment), which is a protein that is known to inhibit cancer. The carotenoids and chlorophyll may also contribute to Spirulina’s anticancer and apparent immunogenic effects.
Spirulina is two to six times richer in B12 than its nearest rival, raw beef liver.
Spirulina is 58 times richer than raw spinach in iron.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Vitamin E. It's 3 times richer than raw wheat germ and its biological activity is 49% greater than synthetic vitamin E.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Beta-Carotene (Pro Vitamin A). It's 25 times richer than raw carrots. Unlike the preformed vitamin A of synthetics and fish liver oils, beta-carotene is completely non-toxic even in mega doses.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Antioxidants. It contains a spectrum of every natural antioxidant known, including: the antioxidant vitamins B-1 and B-6; the minerals zinc, manganese and copper; the amino acid methionine; and the super antioxidants beta-carotene, vitamin E and trace element selenium.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). Its oils are 3 times richer in GLA than evening primrose oil. Studies have indicated that GLA helps lower blood cholesterol and high blood pressure and eases such conditions as arthritis, premenstrual pain, eczema and other skin conditions.
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Chlorophyll - many times richer than alfalfa or wheat grass!
Spirulina is nature's richest whole-food source of Complete High-Biological Value Protein. It contains between 60 & 70%, compare that to other high protein foods:
Soybeans: 30-35%
Beef: 18-22%
Eggs: 12-16%
Tofu: 8%
Milk: 3%
The World's Healthiest Food
This tiny aquatic plant offers 60% all-vegetable protein, essential vitamins and phytonutrients such as the antioxidant beta carotene, the rare essential fatty acid GLA, sulfolipids, glycolipids and polysaccharides.
Its deep green colour comes from its rainbow of natural pigments - chlorophyll (green), phycocyanin (blue) and carotenoids (orange) - that harvest the sun's energy. Easy-to-digest so nutrients are absorbed quickly.
Healthy food is your best defence
The foods we eat are the first line of defence from the negative effects of lifestyle stress, pollution, radiation and toxic chemicals. Yet so many processed foods are nutritionally empty. They leave us vulnerable to poor health and low energy.
The good news is many essential nutrients recommended by experts to help protect our bodies are concentrated in Spirulina. It contains the most powerful combination of nutrients ever known in any grain, herb or food.
World's highest beta carotene food reduces long term health risks.
Spirulina beta carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots. So even if you don't eat the recommended 4 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day (most people eat only 1-2, including french fries), get your natural beta carotene insurance from Spirulina to help support your body's defences.
60% easy-to-digest vegetable protein without the fat and cholesterol of meat.
People are eating less meat and dairy protein because they want to lower fat, cholesterol, and chemicals in their diet. Spirulina is the highest protein food with all the essential amino acids and has only a few calories to keep your waistline where you want it.
A rare essential fatty acid is a key to health.
Gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA) in mother's milk helps develop healthy babies. Studies show nutritional deficiencies can block GLA production in your body, so a good dietary source of GLA can be important. Spirulina is the only other whole food with GLA.
Iron for women and children's health.
Iron is essential to build a strong system, yet is the most common mineral deficiency. Spirulina is rich in iron, magnesium and trace minerals, and is easier to absorb than iron supplements.
High in Vitamin B-12 and B complex.
Spirulina is the highest source of B-12, essential for healthy nerves and tissue, especially for vegetarians.
Unusual phytonutrients for health and cleansing.
Scientists are discovering the benefits of polysaccharides, sulfolipids & glycolipids, and the rainbow of natural pigments that give Spirulina a deep green colour. Green (chlorophyll), blue (phycocyanin) and orange (carotenoids) colours collect the sun's energy and power growth. Chlorophyll is a natural cleanser and is often referred to as nature's green magic.
Use Spirulina’s longevity to benefit your health
This superfood of the 1990s is not a synthetic laboratory brew. This immortal life form has been renewing itself for over 3.5 billion years. Through history, this remarkable aquatic plant has nourished people in Africa and America. Today, Spirulina is consumed by health conscious people all over the world. If you are moving away from empty processed food and chemical vitamins to natural foods, start using Spirulina, nature's longest living food.
Clean green energy is good for everyone
Spirulina is the most extensively researched food microalgae it is well documented in numerous books, articles and periodicals. Many people use Spirulina in their own self-care strategy for more energy, nutritional insurance, weight control and cleansing. Perfect in between or before meals for good nutrition without the heaviness of bulky food. Athletes discover more endurance and strength. Seniors find better nutrient absorption. It is ideal for children and safe for pregnant/nursing mothers.
Easy to take anytime for more vitality
The experience of long time consumers and the scientific evidence suggest that 3 to 10 grams a day will provide significant health benefits. Daily use is most beneficial. Tablets are convenient anytime, between, before, or with meals. Many enjoy mixing Spirulina powder in a green fruit juice smoothie as an instant breakfast, or a vegetable juice smoothie in the afternoon.
Feel the power of Spirulina in your life
Feel good inside and look good outside. Add it to your daily diet to supplement the power of the good foods you eat. Lean on it when you can't eat, or don't eat, the foods you should. Do it soon and start feeling wonderful right away.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
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Properties
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General Analysis
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| Composition
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100% Spirulina
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Protein
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55 - 70 %
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| Appearance
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fine powder
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Carbohydrates
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15 - 25 %
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| Colour
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dark blue-green
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Fats (Lipids)
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06 - 08 %
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| Odour and Taste
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mild like seaweed
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Minerals (Ash)
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07 - 13 %
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| Bulk Density
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.35 to .60 kg/litre
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Moisture
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03 - 07 %
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| Vitamin D
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1200 IU
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400 IU
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300 %
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B6 Pyridoxine
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80 mcg
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2.0 mg
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4 %
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| Vitamin E
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1.0 mg
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30 IU
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3 %
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Folate
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1 mcg
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0.4 mg
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0 %
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| Vitamin K
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200 mcg
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80 mcg
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250 %
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B12 Colobalimine
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20 mcg
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6 mcg
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330 %
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| Biotin
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0.5 mcg
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0.3 mg
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0 %
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Pantothenic Acid
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10 mcg
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10 mg
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1 %
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| Inositol
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6.4 mg
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* %
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| Minerals(per 10 grams / % U.S. Daily Value)
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| Minerals
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per 10g
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USDV
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%DV
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Minerals
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per 10g
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USDV
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%DV
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| Calcium
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70 mg
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1000 mg
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7 %
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Manganese
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0.5 mg
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2 mg
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25 %
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| Iron
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15 mg
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18 mg
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80 %
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Chromium
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25 mcg
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120 mcg
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21 %
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| Phosphorus
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80 mg
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1000 mg
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8 %
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Molybdenum
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* mcg
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75 mcg
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* %
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| Iodine
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* mg
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150 mcg
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* %
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Chloride
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* mg
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3400 mg
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* %
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| Magnesium
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40 mg
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400 mg
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10 %
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Sodium
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90 mg
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2400 mg
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4 %
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| Zinc
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0.3 mg
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15 mg
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2 %
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Potassium
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140 mg
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3500 mg
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4 %
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| Selenium
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10 mcg
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70 mcg
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14 %
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Germanium
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60 mcg
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* mg
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* %
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| Copper
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120 mcg
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2 mg
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6 %
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Boron
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* mg
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* mg
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| Natural Pigment
Phytonutrients(per 10 grams / % total)
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| Pigments
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Colour
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per 10g
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% spirulina
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| Phycocyanin
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Blue
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1400 mg
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14 %
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| Chlorophyll
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Green
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100 mg
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1.0 %
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| Carotenoids
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Orange
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47 mg
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.47%
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| Natural
Carotenoids (per 10 grams / % total)
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Colour
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%
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per 10g
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% spirulina
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| Carotenes
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Orange
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54 %
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25 mg
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0.25 %
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| >>>Beta carotene
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45 %
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21 mg
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0.21 %
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| >>>Other Carotenes
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9 %
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4 mg
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0.04 %
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| Xanthophylls
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Yellow
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46 %
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22 mg
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0.22 %
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| >>>Myxoxanthophyll
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19 %
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9 mg
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0.09 %
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| >>>Zeaxanthin
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16 %
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8 mg
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0.08 %
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| >>>Cryptoxanthin
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3 %
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1 mg
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0.01 %
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| >>>Echinenone
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2 %
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1 mg
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0.01 %
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| >>>Other Xanthophylls
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6 %
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3 mg
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0.03 %
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| Total Carotenoids
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Orange/Yellow
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100 %
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47 mg
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0.47 %
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| Natural
Phytonutrients(per 10 grams / % total)
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| Phytonutrients
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Composition
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per 10g
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% spirulina
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| Gamma Linolenic Acid
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Essential Fatty Acid
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130 mg
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1.3 %
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| Glycolipids
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Lipid
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200 mg
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2.0 %
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| Sulfolipids
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Glycolipids
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10 mg
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0.1 %
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| Polysaccharides
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Carbohydrate & Sugar
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460 mg
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4.6 %
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| Essential Aminos
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per 10g
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%total
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Essential Aminos
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per 10g
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%total
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| Isoleucine
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350 mg
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5.6 %
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Phenylalanine
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280 mg
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4.5 %
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| Leucine
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540 mg
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8.7 %
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Threonine
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320 mg
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5.2 %
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| Lysine
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290 mg
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4.7 %
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Tryptophan
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90 mg
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1.5 %
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| Methionine
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140 mg
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2.3 %
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Valine
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400 mg
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6.5 %
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| Non-Essential
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per 10g
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%total
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Non-Essential
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per 10g
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%total
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| Alanine
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470 mg
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7.6 %
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Glycine
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320 mg
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5.2 %
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| Arginine
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430 mg
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6.9 %
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Histidine
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100 mg
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1.6 %
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| Aspartic Acid
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610 mg
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9.8 %
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Proline
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270 mg
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4.3 %
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| Cystine
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60 mg
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1.0 %
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Serine
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320 mg
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5.2 %
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| Glutamic Acid
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910 mg
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14.6 %
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Tyrosine
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300 mg
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4.8 %
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Total Amino Acids: 6.2 grams per
10 grams
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