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G Bhargavi, Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Medak, Telangana, mentioned that the protein in 5g of algae is the same as what’s in 1kg of spinach. (picture: News18)
This nutrient-dense algae is now being grown at Krishi Vignan Kendra. Apart from making common tablets, the middle can even promote yogurt, shakes, and biscuits fortified with spirulina
May a kind of blue-green algae assist fight malnutrition? G. Bhargavi, Scientist at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Medak, Telangana, thinks so. In 1974, the United Nations Globalism A meals convention hailed spirulina as probably the perfect meals for the long run. This nutrient-dense algae is now being grown at Krishi Vignan Kendra. Apart from making common tablets, the middle can even promote yogurt, shakes, and biscuits fortified with spirulina.
“The protein in 5g of algae is the same as what’s in 1kg of spinach. Whereas that is rising, we’re engaged on a mannequin the place we will convey the advantages of algae to struggle malnutrition amongst kids and nursing moms. 1.5g of spirulina could be given to kids between the ages of two And 6 years to assist with their progress,” Bhargavi mentioned.
Aside from these meals merchandise, the middle can even promote Spirulina Vaseline because the algae is claimed to struggle pores and skin getting old.
In 1940, a little-known journal revealed a report by French psychologist Dangerd on a substance referred to as dihi, eaten by the Kanembu folks close to Lake Chad. Dihé are laborious truffles of sun-dried, blue-green algae collected from the shores of small ponds round Lake Chad. In accordance with a paper titled ‘Spirulina within the struggle towards protein vitality malnutrition (PEM) and protein vitality waste’ revealed within the Society for Scientific Diet and Metabolism, botanist Jean Leonard, throughout his Belgian expedition by way of the desert, confirmed that Daihi consists of spirulina.
Throughout that point, Léonard acquired an order from Sosa-Texcoco Ltd, Mexico, to check algal blooms at a sodium hydroxide manufacturing facility. Because of this, the primary systematic and detailed examine of the expansion necessities and physiology of spirulina was carried out. This examine, which was a part of his Ph.D. thesis. Zarrouk’s thesis (1966) was the premise for the institution of the primary large-scale manufacturing plant. Spirulina was established in 1967 as a “superfood supply” by the Worldwide Affiliation of Utilized Microbiology, the paper states.
Well being advantages
Sujatha Stephen RD, Senior Nutritionist at Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad says that 1 gram of dried spirulina powder incorporates 4 grams of protein and different vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, iron, magnesium and potassium. Spirulina is stuffed with antioxidants. She mentioned it helps decrease ldl cholesterol and triglyceride ranges. “Being a wonderful anti-inflammatory, it helps scale back irritation within the physique and promotes therapeutic and regeneration. Spirulina could have anti-cancer properties and seems to be significantly efficient towards sure sorts of precancerous oral lesions, however extra analysis is required.”
Spirulina is principally grown for export. It prices about 2,000 rupees per kg in different international locations, but when we develop it right here, we will promote it for 500 rupees per kg. It may well develop into an affordable and efficient supply of vitamins for each kids and adults.”
It’s best to take spirulina after consulting a health care provider.
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