Spirulina: 10 Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina Benefit #6: Heart Health
Heart disease affects almost half of Americans and may claim the lives of almost a quarter of the population, making heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States. One aspect of spirulina that aids in heart health is its vitamin K content. 100 g of spirulina contains 25.5 ug of vitamin K.
The vitamin K found in spirulina is beneficial for heart health by preventing the arteries from hardening. It is also believed to reverse arterial calcification. Arterial calcification, when calcium deposits build up in the arteries, occurs in most people 60 years and older. On top of the vitamin K, spirulina has iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and niacin.
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