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<h1>Spirulina PACIFICA </h1>
<h2>Spirulina Pacifica from MicrOrganics</h2><p> is grown by Cyanotech in Hawaii, and available in tablets and powder as MicrOrganics Spirulina Pacifica. </p>
<h3>Spirulina Pacifica Info:</h3>
<p> Spirulina Pacifica is a microscopic spiral shaped, blue-green vegetable algae that has been used as a significant food source for centuries. Spirulina Pacifica is highly digestible and the most nutritious, concentrated whole food known to mankind. It contains a rich spectrum of available proteins and is the richest source of beta-carotene in the world. It is rich in GLA, important B complexes and natural vitamin E, along with Calcium, Iron and other essential chelated minerals and trace elements. Spirulina Pacifica is natures richest whole-food source of a broad anti-oxidant spectrum including: beta-carotene.Spirulina Pacifica is nature's richest whole food source of biochelated organic iron. It's 58 times richer than raw spinach and 28 times richer than raw beef liver. Spirulina Pacifica is nature's richest source of beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A) it's 25 times higher than raw carrots! Beta-carotene in Spirulina Pacifica is completely non-toxic, even in mega doses. Spirulina Pacifica is a rich whole food source of chlorophyll - equal to that of alfalfa or wheat-grass. Spirulina Pacifica is nature's richest whole-food source of complete protein.</p>
<p>Spirulina Pacifica is a select strain of Spirulina platensis developed over many years of continuous cultivation in Hawaii. Strain development and perfection started in 1984. The cultures grown by Cyanotech in Hawaii represent the oldest continuously cultivated and harvested Spirulina Pacifica in the world. Hawaii's year-round grown conditions and integrated culture management system have made this possible. Spirulina Pacifica has been extensively analyzed by molecular biologists at the University of Hawaii who identified unique enzymes not previously found in other strains of Spirulina platensis.</p>
<h3>How is Spirulina Pacifica grown?</h3>
<p>Spirulina Pacifica is a specially bred strain of the edible microalgae Spirulina Pacificaplatensis. It is cultured in shallow, open ponds (approximately 20 cm deep) in Hawaii, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. A combination of fresh water and supplemental deep ocean water is used to fill the ponds. The other major components required for growing Spirulina Pacifica are food-grade baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and carbon dioxide. Food grade fertilizers are used and the deep sea water is added as a rich source of minerals and trace elements. Paddle wheels agitate the water, ensuring even exposure of the algae to the sun for optimal growth and nutritional value.</p>
<p>350 metric tons of premium-quality Spirulina Pacifica are grown each year at Cyanotech's 80-acre Hawaiian, oceanfront production facility.</p>
<h3>How is Spirulina Pacifica processed? </h3>
<p>Once the Spirulina Pacifica is harvested fresh from the ponds, it is imperative that the important, sensitive nutrients it contains are protected against damaging oxidation. One of the unique methods used by Cyanotech to protect against oxidation is in the drying method.</p>
<p>Patented Ocean-Chill Drying™ protects phytonutrients and enzymes<br>
Spirulina Pacifica provides a wide range of delicate phytonutrients with very significant health benefits. To reduce processing losses of these delicate compounds Cyanotech have developed and patented Ocean Chill Drying™. This is a process whereby the air used in the spray drier is put through a column of cold, deep ocean water pumped up from 2000ft. This 'rips' the oxygen from the dryer's air, exposing the Spirulina Pacifica to far less oxidation than with conventional spray drying, and retaining much higher levels of delicate nutrients such as beta-carotene and superoxide-dismutase than all other brands. <br>
All Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica is dried with this process, giving Spirulina Pacifica much higher levels of phytonutrients and enzymes.</p>
<p>Tabletting <br>
Once dried, tablets are made on the farm in Hawaii using a cold pressed process (no heat, no granulation).</p>
<h3>Where does it come from?</h3>
<p>Spirulina Pacifica grows naturally in shallow equatorial lakes such as in the Rift Valley in East Africa and in Mexico. It is normally found in volcanic areas as it thrives on high soda conditions. Spirulina Pacifica is the food gathered by flamingos, and gives them all their nutrient requirement.</p>
<p>Although wild grown Spirulina Pacifica has been traditionally gathered and consumed by native peoples for centuries, for purity and safety it's best grown with aquaculture in shallow ponds. Spirulina Pacifica is now grown in many countries including India and China, but because of unique environmental conditions and state of the art growing and processing, the highest quality Spirulina Pacifica is produced by Cyanotech Corp. at Kona, Hawaii. </p>
<p>Cyanotech is located right on the ocean shore at Kona on the big island of Hawaii.Conditions and state of the art growing and processing, the highest quality Spirulina Pacifica is produced by Cyanotech Corp. at Kona, Hawaii. Cyanotech is located right on the ocean shore at Kona on the big island of Hawaii.</p>
<h2>Spirulina Pacifica – POWERFUL SUPERFOOD RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS </h2>
<p> Spirulina Pacifica contains the highest levels of beta-carotene of any Spirulina Pacifica product, plus other significant antioxidants not found in other foods.</p>
<h2>WHY HAWAIIAN SPIRULINA?</h2>
<p> Hawaii has unique environmental advantages for superior Spirulina Pacifica production. The waters off-shore are classified 'Class AA' as the cleanest coastal waters in the United States, and visibility is typically 150 feet.<br>
It's year round high temperature, prolonged bright sunlight and pristine air and ocean make it the ideal location to grow your daily food supplement.</p>
<h2>Is Spirulina Pacifica good for kids? </h2>
<p> Yes, Spirulina Pacifica is a 100% natural whole food so is safe for children of any age.<br>
Spirulina Pacifica helps fill in the gaps caused from not eating all the vegetables they should. Some children enjoy sucking the tablets like lollies and others like a ¼ teaspoon shaken in juice. The general rule is top use half an adult dose, but remember the nutrients in Spirulina Pacifica are in natural un-concentrated form, so any potential problems that may occur with synthetic vitamin preparations (however ‘natural’ they may be described) are not relevant to spirulina.<br>
In 1993, the World Health Organization stated: "Spirulina Pacifica represents an interesting food for multiple reasons, and it is able to be administered to children without any risk. We at WHO consider it a very suitable food."</p>
<h2>Is Spirulina Pacifica good for my pet? </h2>
<p> Spirulina Pacifica is an excellent supplement for all cats, dogs, birds and fish. Pet owners report relief for arthritic conditions in older animals, this may be due to the rare sulphur based compounds it contains. Give large cats and small dogs 1g, medium dogs 2g, large dogs 3g and giant dogs 6g or more. Try stirring it into the food, perhaps starting with small amounts in case your animal is suspicious of ‘new’ foods.</p>
<h2>Does Spirulina Pacifica contain Vitamin A? </h2>
<p> Spirulina Pacifica does NOT contain vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that can be dangerous at high levels. Spirulina Pacifica contains beta carotene which your body converts to vitamin A as it is required; there is no danger of excessive vitamin A intake from using spirulina.</p>
<h2>Is Spirulina Pacifica safe to take when I’m pregnant?</h2>
<p> Generally Spirulina Pacifica is generally considered safe for mothers to be, and in fact provides many nutrients important to growth while supplying a safe energy boost. It may not be suited to everyone however. Those with a tendency to coldness, i.e. prone to loose bowels, candida symptons or cold extremities, may find it doesn’t suit them.<br>
Start with very small amounts particularly if you haven’t used it before, and build up to one or two teaspoons ( 6-12 tablets) daily.<br>
As with all decisions made on pregnancy, consult a practitioner if you are not sure.</p>
<h2>What is the difference between Spirulina Pacifica and Blue Green Algae?</h2>
<p> Spirulina Pacifica is just one of the family of blue green algae, however Spirulina Pacifica enjoys a long reputation as a safe and nutritious food. Spirulina Pacifica from the two farms in the United States has been awarded the status from the US government as being safe for use in food, beverage and supplement products.<br>
Other blue green algae products do not enjoy this reputation, in fact some wild grown algal products can be considered down-right dangerous, with the potential for contamination from toxic algal species and inclusion of neuro-toxins.</p>
<p>Navigate this website:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.microrganics.com.au/info/about%20us.html">What Is Spirulina?: </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.microrganics.com.au/growing.html">Growing Spirulina:</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.microrganics.com.au/processing.html">Processing Spirulina:</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.microrganics.com.au/origin.html">Origins of Spirulina:</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.microrganics.com.au/typical%20_analysis.html">Typical Analysis:</a></p>
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