Proteins are made up of amino acids. There are at least 20 identified amino acids, nine of which are essential yet cannot be produced or stored by the body; they must be obtained from the food that we eat. Non-essential amino acids are also needed, but the body can produce these itself. Essential amino acids and sufficient nitrogen obtained from our food are needed to synthesize the non-essential amino acids.
Unlike all the vegetables or other micro-organisms proposed as protein sources, Spirulina does not have cellulose in its cell wall, a feature that makes it an appropriate and important food for people with problems of poor intestinal absorption. Digestibility of its protein is 83-95% in ordinary dried spirulina, which makes it one of the most efficient sources of protein. Spirulina’s amino acids are delivered to the body for rapid absorption. That is one of the many reasons why we call AZtec spirulina an “extremely efficient food.”
Protein digestibility is important for many people and especially important for people suffering from intestinal malabsorption or digestive disorders. Older people typically have difficulty digesting complex proteins and may be on restricted diets. They will find AZtec spirulina protein an ideal way to ensure they receive the nourishment they need. AZtec spirulina is an effective supplement for those who suffer from malnutrition, diseases where the ability of the intestine to effectively absorb nutrients has been damaged. Given to malnourished children, it is more effective than milk powders because milk’s lactic acid can be difficult to absorb.
Spirulina has been used as food for centuries by different populations and only rediscovered in recent years. Its impressive protein content has attracted the attention of both researchers and industrialists alike. The protein content of spirulina varies from 50% to 70% of its dry weight. These levels are quite exceptional, even among microorganisms. However, AZtec Spirulina was able to produce 72% protein in dry weight, the highest amongst.
Amino Acids are molecular structures that work together to build proteins in the body. There are essential amino acids and non- essential amino acids.
Essential amino acids are essential not because they are more important for protein synthesis, but because the body does not synthesize them. Unfortunately, our body does not store amino acids in anticipation of replenishing deficient ones with succeeding meals. In the process of protein synthesis in the body’s repair and maintenance, all dietary protein factors must be present simultaneously, or the amino acids are wasted. Furthermore, even if complete protein is consumed, digestive difficulties can prevent assimilation of all needed elements. AZtec spirulina provides most of the required amino acids in a form that is much easier to digest than that of fish, eggs, meat or soy.
Nonessential amino acids are amino acids that can be produced in our body. These amino acids are normally non-essential, but becomes essential during times of physiological stress. When we are suffering from a moderate to severe chronic illness, cells lose the ability to manufacture enough non-essential amino acids and thus require supplementation. As long as you consume adequate levels of protein and carbohydrates each day, your cells will either have or make enough non-essential amino acids to support tissue growth and repair, immune function, red blood cell formation and hormone synthesis. Of the thousands of biochemical substances acting and interacting with the human body, not one is derived from a vacuum; the body is ultimately dependent upon nutrient intake for all of its functions.
Protein molecules are essential to us in an enormous variety of different ways. It is an important component of every cell in the body. In fact, hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body uses it to build and repair tissue. You need it to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. It is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
Protein in AZtec spirulina being so complete is an ideal food source for people who suffer from malabsorption, people who are fighting cancer and cannot gain weight after or during chemo therapy treatment, people with high protein requirements like athletes, long distance runners and bikers, bodybuilders, and malnourished or frail people.
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