Now Organic Spirulina 500 mg Antioxidant Tablets For Overall Health & Wellness is an organic whole food that is abundant with protein, GLA, nutrients, vitamins and minerals. It is considered as a super food. Spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that has naturally occurring protein plus other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). Spirulina is a potent source of nutrients. It contains a powerful plant-based protein called phycocyanin. Research shows this may have antioxidant, pain-relief, anti-inflammatory, and brain-protective properties. Many antioxidants in spirulina have anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Chronic inflammation contributes to cancer and other diseases. Phycocyanin, the a plant pigment that gives spirulina its blue-green color, has been found to not only reduce inflammation in the body, but also block tumor growth and kill cancer cells. Research has found that the protein in spirulina can reduce the body’s absorption of cholesterol, lowering cholesterol levels. This helps keep your arteries clear, reducing strain on your heart that can lead to heart disease and stroke-causing blood clots. Its protein also reduces triglyceride levels. Spirulina also boosts the production of white blood cells and antibodies that fight viruses and bacteria in your body. NOW Spirulina delivers the natural nutrient profile found in genuine whole foods.