Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health

Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health
Author: M. E. Gershwin
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2007-10-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1420052578

Astonishingly rich in nutrients, Spirulina is one of the most popular and well researched functional foods in the multi-billion dollar global food supplement market. This ancient species provides readily bioavailable protein along with carotenoids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals and has therapeutic applications in non-communicable di

Spirulina Platensis Arthrospira

Spirulina Platensis Arthrospira
Author: Avigad Vonshak
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 1997-05-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780748406746

This text contains detailed descriptions of both the biology and the biotechnological uses of Spirulina Platensis, a blue-green algae, which has been recognized and used worldwide as a traditional source of protein in the food

Spirulina

Spirulina
Author: B. V. Umesh
Publisher: Unicorn Books Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2002-12-25
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9788178060408

Do you often feel run down, or fatigued? In fact, malnutrition can lead to a host of ailments, and despite our best efforts, it becomes difficult to meet all our nutritional requirements from everyday food sources. Now, fortunately we have an effective answer to this: Spirulina, the most powerful food in the world. Spirulina is, in fact, a spiral-shaped blue-green microalga that is native to the alkaline lakes of Africa and Mexico. Today it is a generic name used for the phenomenal food with unmatched nutritional benefits. This booklet outlines the preventive, therapeutic and restorative properties of this amazing food. The richest source of protein, it also contains very high amounts of beta-carotene, B Vitamins and minerals. All these make Spirulina the best and extremely digestible, high-energy, low-calorie, low-fat natural super food.

Spirulina Platensis Arthrospira

Spirulina Platensis Arthrospira
Author: Avigad Vonshak
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2002-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0203483960

This text contains detailed descriptions of both the biology and the biotechnological uses of Spirulina Platensis, a blue-green algae, which has been recognized and used worldwide as a traditional source of protein in the food

Spirulina

Spirulina
Author: Ripley D. Fox
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1996
Genre: Algae culture
ISBN:

Spirulina Platensis in Poultry Nutrition

Spirulina Platensis in Poultry Nutrition
Author: Hosna Hajati
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2019-01-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 152752423X

Today, due to the high population of human beings, scientists are increasingly concerned with food shortages and searching for alternative sources of dietary protein, such as algae, insects, and worms. Spirulina represents a superior alternative source, as it has a high nutrient content without toxicity, and can be reared in many countries worldwide. Given the limited amount of studies on the advantages and disadvantages of using Spirulina in birds’ diets, this book fills an important research gap. It highlights the nutritional aspects of using Spirulina in poultry diets, and will appeal to animal husbandry and veterinary students, professors, feed formulators, poultry production consultants and farmers.

Spirulina

Spirulina
Author: Jack Challem
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 38
Release: 1999-02
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780879832629