a Fusion of Superfoods: Benefits of Amla & Spirulina

The Synergy of Two Superfoods

Spirulina and Amla are powerhouses of nutrition, offering many health benefits.

Together they are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and protein.

Spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that grows naturally in the alkaline waters of many lakes, rivers and ponds. However, most of the spirulina consumed today is cultivated in controlled environments.

This blue-green alga is packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and protein… including iron.

Iron is essential for oxygen transport, energy production, and a strong immune system!

and one of the most potent sources of plant-based iron is Spirulina.

Iron makes your blood red… Your blood moves things about that need to be moved, and iron helps oxygen move about in the blood.

Spirulina also increases nitric oxide production in your body helping your blood vessels relax.

Adding Amla not only makes it taste better (no one drinks spirulina for the flavour right lol), including Amla adds the critical component for iron absorption.

Spirulina is a rich source of plant based non-heme iron (or Ferric Iron, Fe3). The body needs to convert Ferric iron into Ferrous Iron (Fe2)… Enter Amla.

The super high levels of Vitamin C in Amla and the acid inside your stomach (Hydrochloric) converts the Ferric Iron to Ferrous Iron. Vitamin C is ESSENTIAL for Iron Absorption.

That’s because Vitamin C is needed by the body to absorb iron effectively.

Iron is an essential mineral and it is important to keep on top of your intake, especially when a vegetarian diet and plant-based, vegan diets.

More Benefits of Amla & the Master Anti-Oxidant

Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, is a fruit native to India. It’s a small, green, sour fruit that’s often used in traditional Indian medicine.

Often called the Master Antioxidant, Vitamin C… is a powerful antioxidant and it also rejuvenates other antioxidants, super boosting immune system functioning.

and Amla’s are one of the most abundant natural sources of Vitamin C.

In many ways, this is the most important vitamin with many health benefits.

Including Vitamin C’s role in mineral absorption of Iron.

The Garden of Dreams Spirulina & Amla Health Shot

The blue-green alga Spirulina and the Indian Gooseberry Amla, two powerful Superfoods