{"id":8602,"date":"2025-10-29T04:39:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T04:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/?post_type=product&p=8602"},"modified":"2025-11-02T06:01:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T06:01:49","slug":"ikshvaku-spirulina","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/?product=ikshvaku-spirulina","title":{"rendered":"Ikshvaku Spirulina"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Basic Information<\/strong><\/h3>

Scientific name:<\/strong> Arthrospira platensis<\/em> or Arthrospira maxima<\/em><\/p>

Type:<\/strong> Blue-green algae<\/p>

Form available:<\/strong> Powder, tablets, capsules, flakes<\/p>

Color:<\/strong> Deep blue-green due to chlorophyll and phycocyanin pigments<\/p>

Nutritional Profile\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

Protein:<\/strong> ~4 g (complete protein with all essential amino acids)<\/p>

Iron:<\/strong> ~11% of daily value<\/p>

B Vitamins:<\/strong> Especially B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B3 (niacin)<\/p>

Minerals:<\/strong> Magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese<\/p>

Antioxidants:<\/strong> Phycocyanin (gives its blue-green color and strong anti-inflammatory effect)<\/p>

Low in:<\/strong> Calories, fat, and carbohydrates<\/p>

Health Benefits<\/strong><\/h3>

Boosts Immunity<\/strong> \u2013 Enhances immune cell activity and antioxidant defense.<\/p>

Improves Energy Levels<\/strong> \u2013 Nutrient-dense and helps fight fatigue.<\/p>

Supports Detoxification<\/strong> \u2013 Binds with heavy metals and helps detox the body.<\/p>

May Reduce Cholesterol<\/strong> \u2013 Shown in some studies to lower LDL and triglycerides.<\/p>

Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant<\/strong> \u2013 Due to high phycocyanin content.<\/p>

Supports Muscle Strength and Endurance<\/strong> \u2013 Popular among athletes.<\/p>

Helps Manage Blood Sugar<\/strong> \u2013 Can improve insulin sensitivity.<\/p>

Possible Side Effects \/ Cautions<\/strong><\/h3>

Avoid if:<\/strong> You have phenylketonuria (PKU) or autoimmune conditions (may overstimulate immunity).<\/p>

Check source:<\/strong> Always ensure it\u2019s from a trusted brand (to avoid contamination with toxins).<\/p>

Mild effects:<\/strong> Some may experience nausea or stomach upset at first.<\/p>

How to Take<\/strong><\/h3>

Tablets:<\/strong> Typically 1000 mg per tablet; 3\u20136 tablets daily.<\/p>

Best time:<\/strong> Half-way through meals<\/strong> for energy; avoid late at night due to mild stimulating effect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ikshvaku Spirulina<\/strong> is a blue-green microalgae (technically a cyanobacterium) that\u2019s considered one of the most nutrient-dense natural foods on Earth. It\u2019s often used as a dietary supplement in tablet form. Ikshvaku Spirulina is considered a super food. It is vegetarian and vegan!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[210],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-8602","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-foods","first","outofstock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8602"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8854,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/8602\/revisions\/8854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/7919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=8602"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=8602"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tripathagaa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=8602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}