Spirulina: 10 Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina Benefit #10: Bone Health
Potassium is a mineral found abundantly in spirulina and is particularly beneficial to bone health. 100 grams of spirulina powder contains 1363 mg of potassium. Potassium helps to protect bone deposition by neutralizing bone-depleting metabolic acids that can lead to osteoporosis.
Additionally, spirulina is high in vitamin K and magnesium which work synergistically to replace old bone with new bone. Vitamin K can help regulate the production of new bone cells while retaining the integrity of the bones. When used in conjunction with calcium and magnesium, the risks of developing osteoporosis decrease greatly. One contributing factor is that calcium and potassium work together protect against bone demineralization.
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