Ecogenya
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Spirulina is a blue-green algae with a nutritional profile few plants can match: complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, plus B vitamins, iron, beta-carotene and the blue pigment phycocyanin.
How it is dried matters more than most labels admit. High-heat spray drying is cheap but hard on phycocyanin, vitamins and enzymes. We use a very low heat (VLT) process, which is why this powder comes out deep blue-green rather than dull. It is grown in Hawaii in freshwater pools fortified with mineral-rich deep-sea water, then tested and packed in Ontario.
Who it's for: athletes, smoothie drinkers and plant-based eaters who want to control their own dose. If you would rather not taste it, we also make spirulina tablets.
How to use: Start with 1/2 teaspoon daily and build to 1 to 2 teaspoons. Mix into smoothies, juice or water. Spirulina tastes earthy and savoury — banana, mango or pineapple handle it best.
Recommended use: Source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health.
A tree is planted with every Ecogenya order.
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There is a lot of discussion around which parts of the mushroom should be used for extraction. Here is a short explanation:
In mushrooms, the part that is typically used for extracting nutrients and compounds is the fruiting body, which is the visible part of the mushroom that emerges above ground. This is because the fruiting body contains most of the bioactive compounds, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other beneficial substances.
The fruiting body is rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds because it is where the reproductive structures of the mushroom develop. These structures contain various substances that the mushroom needs for growth and reproduction, as well as compounds that help defend against pathogens and predators.
However, it's worth noting that different parts of the mushroom may have different nutritional profiles and concentrations of bioactive compounds. For example, some mushrooms also produce mycelium, the underground network of fungal threads, which can also contain valuable nutrients and compounds. Additionally, certain species of mushrooms may have medicinal properties associated with specific parts of the organism, such as the mycelium or even the spores. Therefore, the specific part of the mushroom used for extraction can depend on the desired nutrients or compounds and the intended use.
We always use the fruiting body for our extracts but we are also working on developing special compound extracts from other parts like the mycelium and spores. Keep an eye on our blogs and subscribe to our newsletter to get notified of these advancements as they happen.
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