Spirulina: 10 Benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina Benefit #8: Vitamins
The nutritional profile of spirulina powder goes beyond probiotics and antioxidants to include the B vitamins thiamin, pantothenic acid and B6. The water-soluble B vitamins work together to regulate important bodily functions in the cardiovascular system, endocrine system, and digestive system. Thiamine is used to digest and extract energy from food by turning nutrients into usable energy.
Vitamin B6 is involved in more than 100 enzyme reactions, mostly concerning protein metabolism. Consuming too much vitamin B6 from food does not seem to have a negative effect in the body, whereas having a deficiency can result in anemia, weakened immune system, depression, and confusion.
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