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Spirulina- As a superfood
Submitted to, Submitted by,
Dr. B. C. Sarkar Pravin R. Vairagar
PG/FT/6305/06
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Introduction Imbalance in ecosystem
Increased pollution & dangers of diseases
Needs food restoring our personal health
Rediscovery of a 3.6 billion year old life form
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What is Spirulina? is a blue-green algae
One-celled form
65-71 percent protein
Contains all essential amino acids
Spirulina has an 8-10 % photosyntheticconversion rate
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The First Harvesting Techniques
Kanembu make Dih cakes
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Harvesting
In Mexico, Spirulina was dried
& harvested Consumption continues until
the late 16th century
The Spanish Conquest led to
lakes being drained
To make room for new
civilization
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Nutrition
al Va
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Proteins
Highest source ofprotein(>60%)
85 to 95% digestible
Effective for victims ofkwashiorkar
Just a complete protein
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Vitam
ines
Highest known source of beta carotene. (10times more than raw carrots)
More vitamin B12 than any other knownsource
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Natura
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ls The best natural iron supplement
More absorbable
Concentrated calcium source than milk
High in magnesium & zinc
Low in iodine & sodium
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Essential fatty acids
Contains 4 to 7 % lipids
EFA in form of linoleic and GLA
GLA is the precursor to body's importanthormone prostaglandin
Only 5% fat
Low calorie(36 cal/10gm)
Cholesterol-free source
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Phytonutrients
Phycocyanin (algae-blue)- precurcer tochlorophyll and hemoglobin
Chlorophyll (1%)- cleaansing & detoxifying
Carotenoids (0.37%)- natural antioxidants
15 to 25% carbohydrate & sugar
Glycolipids(40%),sulpholipids(2-5%)
SOD superoxide dismutase helps inquenching free radicals & in retarding aging
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How to use
spirulina
Versatile powder forgreen energy drinks
Convenient tablets and
capsules
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Health benefits of spirulina
Potent Anti-Viral Activity
Water extract of Spirulina plantensis inhibitsHIV-1 replication in human derived T-cell lines
In Japan , Calcium-Spirulan
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Anti-cancereffects
Polysaccharides of spirulinaenhance cell nucleus activity &
DNA repair synthesis
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Strengthens immune system
Improves immune system functions
Accelerates production of humoral system(antibodies & cytokines)
Causes increase in macrophages
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Phycocyanin builds blood
Affects the stem cells
Grandmother of WBC & RBC
Regulates production of
WBCs in absence of EPO (erythropoetin )
Medicine food for treating radiation
sickness
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Other potential health benifits
Reduces blood cholestrol
Spirulina helps to control diabetes
Helps in kidney detoxification
Useful in combating malnutrition
Spirulina is very useful in preventing vitaminA deficiency
Aids in the prevention of anaemia
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Products
around t
heworld
Pasta, cookies, snack barsand juice bars
Super spirulina- with extrazinc & carotine
Natural colors for food
A space food
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Steps in spirulina cultivation
Cultivating only one pure algae
Addition of quality nutrients to pond
Mixing by paddles
A continuous fresh harvest
Screen filtering
Spray drying
Packaging in oxygen barrier containers
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Steps in spirulina cultivation
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Spirulina resourceadvantages
The hidden costs of production
Spirulina prices reflects true cost
Medical costs from poisoned, unhealthy food. Farm subsidies.
Toxic cleanup costs. High global military costs. Government debt and interest costs. Environment and resource destruction
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L
and and soil conservation- Culvtivated on unusable
& nonfertile soil
- No soil errosion
More efficient water use
- Can use brakish oralkaline water
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More efficient energyuse
A big oxygenproducer
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Conclusion
A complete food - high in all nutrients
High productivity without destructingrainforests
Spirulina can be used as medicinal food
Reduces malnutrition
Less utilisation of resources
Helps in maintaining eco-balance
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Thank you !