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Spirulina is a highly nutrient dense form of cyanobacteria which is safe for humans to consume. I recommend that people not only consume the cyanobacteria but cultivate it themselves as a "supplement alternative dosing strategy". The process is extremely easy, very cheap and allows you a high degree of control over what is put in your food.
Here's the nutrient profile of Spirulina:
As a dietary supplement, the recommended minimum amount is three grams daily or one teaspoon.
Many people are so used to taking synthetic supplements that they are shocked at the idea of taking ten, twenty or thirty tablets a day. However, if you think of it as eating a snack or part of a meal, then ten or twenty grams is not excessive. Body builders and other athletes often eat as much as fifty grams a day.
Here's a YT video teaching you how to make it:
Here's the nutrient profile of Spirulina:
Nutrient Breakdown of Spirulina:
*Per 100g
- Protein | 57g (50-70% by weight of bioavailable, easy to digest protein, contains all amino acids, a “complete” protein)
- Omega-3 fatty acids | linolenic acid, 0.8g/100g
- Omega-6 fatty acids | linoleic acid, GLA 1.2g/100g
- Vitamin B12 | special note: The form of B12 found in spirulina is a psuedovitamin B12, therefore is not a reliable source of B12 for humans as it’s inactive. The B12 is considered an analogue, which does not have the same bioavailability as animal sources of B12.
- Vitamin A | 11% Dv
- Vitamin C | 17% DV
- Vitamin K | 32% DV
- Vitamin E | 25% DV
- B vitamins | B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), folic acid, B5
- Carotenoids | beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, cryptoxanthin
- Chlorophyll
- Copper | 305% DV
- Calcium | 12% DV
- Iron | 158% DV
- Magnesium | 49% DV
- Potassium | 39% DV
- Manganese | 95% DV
- Zinc | 13% DV
- Selenium | 10% DV
As a dietary supplement, the recommended minimum amount is three grams daily or one teaspoon.
Many people are so used to taking synthetic supplements that they are shocked at the idea of taking ten, twenty or thirty tablets a day. However, if you think of it as eating a snack or part of a meal, then ten or twenty grams is not excessive. Body builders and other athletes often eat as much as fifty grams a day.
Here's a YT video teaching you how to make it: