General Information
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A: Spirulina is a microscopic plant growing by the hundreds in a single drop of water. This spiral shaped fresh-water plant derives its energy from the sun. Scientists classify it as one kind of blue-green algae. Spirulina has been eaten by humans since prehistory and is now cultivated worldwide as a healthy food.
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A: Women, men, people on the go, retired people, parents, athletes; most anyone subject to stress wanting a healthy, active, lifestyle. (If you have a medical condition or are on medication, consult a health care practitioner before using this product).
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A: Absolutely. Spirulina is a microscopic plant and Earthrise Spirulina does not contain or come in contact with any animals or animal byproducts.
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A: Yes! Spirulina is a plant-based KETO and paleo friendly superfood. Spirulina can help enhance a keto diet with its vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content.
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A: Yes! It is gluten-free.
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A: Yes! We have never used genetic modification on our spirulina and we are Non-GMO Project Verified.
Spirulina Composition, Quality and Safety
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Spirulina:
• Fully digestible due to no cell wall.
• Contains the blue pigment phycocyanin, which shows variety of biological activities*
• Contains a substantial amount of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
• Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) through scientific procedures with FDA review
Chlorella:
• Indigestible due to a thick cellulose wall.
• Does not contain any important pigment.
• Does not contain Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)
• Contains more chlorophyll than Spirulina.
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A: Spirulina contains 1.5 mg Iron per 3 grams serving size which is 8% of daily value.
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A: The iodine content of our Spirulina is less than 1 ppm.
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A: Earthrise Nutritionals LLC has over 45 years in the market, building and perfecting Earthrise® Spirulina which contains many essential nutrients in one concentrated package in addition to phytonutrients of health benefit. Moreover, Earthrise® Spirulina is produced following strict GMP practices under an independent ISO 9001(2015) quality management system and FSSC ver. 5.1. following 22000:2018 (Food Safety System Certification). Earthrise® Spirulina is affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by scientific procedures and FDA review.
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A: No serious side effects have been reported. Some people might experience stomach disturbances at first time use.
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A: Our spirulina products meet all regulatory requirements for heavy metals, including California Prop 65.
Spirulina Benefits
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• Immune Defense Support
• Antioxidant Protection
• Cardiovascular Health
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A: Our production involves the efficient use of land, energy and water resources. This is because our Spirulina productivity (yield per acre) is much higher than that of conventional food products. Spirulina fixes carbon dioxide and produces a lot of oxygen during growth and it does not require fertile land.
How to take/store Spirulina
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A: We recommend 3-6 grams per day based on our GRAS determination — anytime, preferably with meal.
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A: The most popular way to take spirulina is in powder form. There are tons of delicious recipes that incorporate spirulina. Our spirulina also comes in tablet and capsule form, for easy and on-the-go consumption.
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A: At Earthrise, we recommend storing spirulina sealed tight in a dry pantry. The ideal spot does not have humidity or sunlight.
Others
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A: Of course! We love when our customers want to learn more. You can reach out to us here.