Botanical Name - Spirulina platensis Origin - China Flavor Profile - Spirulina has fish-like flavor sometimes described as an “acquired taste.” For this reason, it is most often encapsulated. Culinary Usages - Add directly to fruit and vegetable smoothies and soups. Add color – and nutrients – to hummus by adding some spirulina powder to the mix. Incorporate some nutrient-rich spirulina into your diet by adding a small amount of spirulina powder to salad dressings. Even use spirulina powder to boost the nutritional profile of homemade pasta dough! Equine Usages - Can help increase a horse's appetite, help relieve allergies such as hives, help horses with breathing problems such as heaves (also known as COPD). Research has shown that spirulina promotes the growth of various species of beneficial gut bacteria, and helps to inhibit the growth of harmful pathogenic bacteria. (World Journal of Dairy and Food Sciences 4 (2): 160-163, 2009). Supporting the microbiome of the GI tract is one of the keys to health in horses. In addition to helping a horse's physical body, spirulina has been known to help the mental aspect of a horse by relieving anxiety and improving their attitude and training ability. Recommended Amount: 1.5 Tbsp once or twice a day, based on 1000 lb. Horse. Description: Spirulina is often called one of nature’s most perfect foods because of its nutrient density. Studies conducted by NASA found that 1 kg of spirulina had the same nutritional equivalent as 1000 kg of assorted vegetables. Nicknamed “pond scum” due to the fact that it grows in fresh water, spirulina has been studied for its beneficial effects on allergies, diabetes, sports performance, and a healthy digestive system. Spirulina powder is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, a single teaspoon of spirulina contains more B12 than liver. Spirulina is also a rich source of amino acids, antioxidants, protein, calcium and iron. Obtained from a free-floating aquatic organism commonly referred to as a blue-green algae, although it’s actually a type of cyanobacteria. Spirulina powder is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Spirulina contains all of the essential fatty acids necessary for the body to function. This is what is called a complete protein. It is an excellent addition to a vegetarian diet because it provides so much of the essential protein. As a rich source of fatty acids, minerals, vitamins and various oxidants, spirulina powder can be added directly to foods or is encapsulated as a dietary supplement. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
