Terrasoul Superfoods Organic Spirulina Powder, 6 Oz, Vegan Protein, Green Superfood Boost for Smoothies, Detoxifying Elixirs, and Immune Support

Since going on a raw vegetarian diet protein has been difficult to figure out while trying to watch my carbs. After reading about Spirulina and its high protein/ low carb content I decided to give Terrasoul's Spirulina Powder a try. The first try I added it to a smoothie (1 tbs) and felt it overpowered it flavor-wise. I decided to add 1 tbs to water with one packet of Stevia in the raw instead. Mixed it with about 6 oz. of water and 1 stevia packet and let it sit for about 10 minutes so all of the chunks dissolved. Dissolved great and went down really smooth, no problem with the taste what so ever! Taking 1 tbs a day the 6 oz package lasted me almost a month which makes the price of a little over 10 bucks a bargain. Ordered it again today because I was really happy with the quality and results.

gross if not mixed with your smoothie but its benefits listed below are worth the nasty taste, FYI doesnt taste bad at all when mixed in your smoothie. Spirulina is a great source of other nutrients including (according to Wikipedia): “It contains vitamins B-1(thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3(nicotinamide), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin E. It is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc. Spirulina contains many pigments which may be beneficial and bioavailable”. Important Note: Contrary to many claims, Spirulina is not a good source of Vitamin B12 for humans. While it does contain a form of B12, it is pseudovitamin B12 which is not absorbable or effective in humans according to studies. 2. Contains Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) & Omega-3s Spirulina contains Gamma Linolenic Acid andOmega-3sSpirulina is 65% protein and amino acids including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which has gotten a lot of attention for its anti-inflammatory properties, especially when taken with other quality Omega-3 supplements. GLA is difficult to find in a food source and normally has to be created by the body. Spirulina is one of the few foods with a natural GLA content. I suspect that the benefits of GLA in Spirulina are even more than what the studies have found since these studies often use vegetable oils for their GLA source, and the other inflammatory compounds in vegetable oils can interfere with the anti-inflammatory ability. Besides GLA, Spirulina also contains Omega 3-,6 and 9s and is especially high in Omega-3s. 3. May Help Balance Blood Sugar Studies show that spirulina may be especially helpful in balancing blood sugar, and may even be as effective as diabetes medication in some instances. Other studies show that it not only lowers blood sugar but may also lower HbA1c, which is a long term marker of blood sugar levels. 4. Powerful Antioxidants Antioxidants are powerful substances that protect our cells from damage. Thanks to decades of research, many of us understand the importance of consuming enough antioxidants from natural sources, and spirulina is a great choice. The antioxidant that makes spirulina unique is called phycocyanin, which is a potent anti-inflammatory. This Spirulina was tested by an independent laboratory and found to have an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) of over 24,000 which is 4x the ORAC score of blueberries. The ORAC score is generally used to measure antioxidant ability and concentration in different foods. 5. May Help Those with Allergies Some research has suggested that Spirulina may be helpful for those with allergies and allergic reactions. (source) This is likely because it reduces inflammation that leads to nasal congestion and other issues. In studies, those who took spirulina noticed a reduction in nasal congestion, itching, and sneezing. 6. Helps Remove Heavy Metals Spirulina can bind with heavy metals in the body and help remove them. It is also extremely high in Chlorophyll, which helps remove toxins from the blood and boost the immune system. In fact, one study found that 5 grams of spirulina daily combined with zinc supplementation was enough to reduce arsenic toxicity by almost half! Emerging evidence also suggests that it binds with radioactive isotopes and may be useful for radioactivity exposure or radiation therapy. 7. Muscle and Endurance Benefits Spirulina is known to increase fat burning during exercise. Its high antioxidant content makes it beneficial in reducing exercise induced oxidation which leads to muscle fatigue and inability to gain muscle.

This is a great company- wonderful products, and always fresh. Great Spirulina.

Fantastic quality! Amazing in meal replacment shakes! No pond water taste! Lookout for the serving size though! The Amazon pics show 1 Tablespoon; the package shows 1 tsp. If you do the math, the correct serving (for 24, 7g servings) is 1 Tablespoon.

I use it for about a week and I really like it taste.

I add this to my morning vanilla Protein World 'Slender Blend' shake (along with wheatgrass powder) and i flippin love this stuff! I tend to be pretty low on iron, leaving me weak and fatigued, and this stuff has 20% of the reccomended daily iron, and it makes me feel great! I feel like i have life in me thanks to the help from this stuff :) Its very vivid in color and seems like pretty high quality powder. The taste is pretty potent, but as long at you have delicious stuff to blend/mix it with, it shouldnt be a problem! I like the taste of health drinks anywho :)

This was actually very tasty and had pleasant smell. First time, I had this and it was good. I mix some into hot cocoa with cocoa powder from the same company. It blended in with no clumps. The color is an awesome deep green blue and it smells like the ocean & flowers.

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