Vital Organic Greens 200gm

Spirulina is a blue-green algae which is found in the warm, alkaline waters of the world, especially near Mexico and Central Africa Its colour is derived from the green pigment of chlorophyll, and the blue from a protein called phycocyanin. It contains many nutrients, including vitamin B, beta-carotene, Gamma-linoleic acid, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, zinc, bioflavonoids and protein. Spirulina is about 65% protein by composition and contains all essential amino acids and some non-essential ones. It is also a good source of trace minerals, some vitamins, bioflavonoids and other phytochemicals. It has high digestibility and bioavailability of nutrients.

Chlorella is a single-celled green algae and a major component of phytoplankton. It is used a food supplement and contains high levels of chlorophyll, protein, iron, vitamins B and C, beta carotene and 19 amino acids. It also contains antioxidants and may help with increasing beneficial flora in the gastrointestinal tract to help improve digestion and help with detoxifying the body.

Wheatgrass is commonly found in temperate regions of Europe and the United States. It is dietary supplement that is primarily used as a concentrated source of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acids. It is typically harvested while it is still green before it develops wheat kernels, therefore it does not contain gluten.

Barley grass is the leaf portion of the barley plant. We use young barley grass, harvested before it develops seeds, therefore it does not contain gluten. It is rich in calcium, iron, all essential amino acids, vitamin B and C, flavonoids, and a number of enzymes and minerals. It contains superoxidase dismutase (SOD), a powerful antioxidant enzyme that protects the cells against toxic free radicals.

Kale is a dark, leafy vegetable with green or purple leaves. It is similar to cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and collard. It has lutein and zeaxanthin, which have antioxidant properties and may help protect against age-related eye disease.

Broccoli is very high in Vitamin C, low in fat, sugar and salt, and is a good source of dietary fibre, potassium, vitamin E, folate and beta-carotene (which is converted to Vitamin A in the body). With naturally occurring phenolic components broccoli is a great source of antioxidants.