{"product_id":"spirulina-plex","title":"Spirulina Plex","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Product Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides powerful antioxidants to protect your cells from damage\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoosts energy, stamina, and overall vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports heart health and healthy cholesterol levels\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-usage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 1–2 capsules daily with meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-highlights\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ingredient-card\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ingredient-spirulina\" class=\"ingredient-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/t\/5\/assets\/spirulina.jpg?v=1774876536\" alt=\"Spirulina\" class=\"ingredient-img\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-name\"\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ingredient-botanical\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArthrospira platensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phyllanthus emblica extract (Fruit), Arthrospira platensis extract (Blue green algae)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Energetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ctable class=\"energetics-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet), Lavana (Salty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheeta (Cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVipaka (Post-digestive)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadhura (Sweet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosha Action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacifies Pitta and Vata; may increase Kapha due to nutritive density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScience \u0026amp; Research\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcentrated Arthrospira platensis biomass providing 60–70% complete protein by weight with all essential amino acids, making it one of the most protein-dense natural substances. The unique blue pigment phycocyanin (C-phycocyanin) demonstrates potent antioxidant activity (scavenging capacity ~20× that of ascorbic acid), selective COX-2 inhibition, and hepatoprotective effects. Clinical trials demonstrate significant reductions in total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides alongside increases in HDL-C. Spirulina's polysaccharides (Immulina) enhance NK cell cytotoxicity and stimulate IFN-γ production, supporting innate antiviral defense. Provides bioavailable iron, B12, and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) — critical for patients on plant-based protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClinical Key Functions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLipid profile optimization (LDL-C\/TG reduction, HDL-C elevation)*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioavailable iron and B12 delivery for plant-based dietary protocols*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete amino acid profile for tissue repair and immune protein synthesis*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSelected Research\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col class=\"research-refs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSerban MC, et al. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of Spirulina supplementation on plasma lipid concentrations. Clin Nutr. 2016;35(4):842-851.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinamore A, et al. Antioxidant, Immunomodulating, and Microbial-Modulating Activities of the Sustainable and Ecofriendly Spirulina. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017;2017:3247528.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHirahashi T, et al. Activation of the human innate immune system by Spirulina. Int Immunopharmacol. 2002;2(4):423-434.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelmi C, et al. The effects of Spirulina on anemia and immune function in senior citizens. Cell Mol Immunol. 2011;8(3):248-254.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAyurvedic Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Spirulina is not a classical Ayurvedic dravya, modern Ayurvedic practice integrates it as a Sattvic (pure) Ahara Dravya (food substance) with exceptional Balya (strengthening) and Raktavardhaka (blood-building) properties. Its Madhura-Lavana Rasa (sweet-salty taste) and Sheeta Virya (cooling potency) make it particularly suitable for Pitta-Vata prakruti individuals and those experiencing Rakta-Kshaya (blood tissue depletion). In the framework of Ashtanga Ahara (eight dietary considerations), Spirulina represents an ideal Rasa (nutrient essence) — providing Sarva-Dhatu-Poshana (nourishment to all seven tissues) from a single food source, aligning with the Ayurvedic concept of Pathya Ahara (wholesome diet) as the foundation of health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClassical Text References\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 27 (Annapanavidhi Adhyaya) — principles of Ahara Dravya classification and Pathya (wholesome) food categories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 5 (Matrashitiya Adhyaya) — Ashtanga Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana (eight factors of diet) for proper food selection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAshtanga Hridayam, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 6 (Annarakshadhyaya) — classification of Balya (strengthening) and Brimhana (tissue-building) foods\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sri Sai Nutrients","offers":[{"title":"90 Capsules","offer_id":46118108070076,"sku":"SSN-SPIRULINA-PLEX","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/3767\/6476\/files\/SpirulinaPlex.jpg?v=1774834830","url":"https:\/\/srisainutrients.com\/products\/spirulina-plex","provider":"Sri Sai Nutrients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}