Kimberley Snyder Spirulina Shots are chock full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.  Studies suggest that spirulina helps ward off infection and chronic diseases such as cancer.  It has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, and may also lessen allergic reactions, promote wound healing and balance hormones.  With a high chlorophyll content, it helps remove toxins from the blood.  Spirulina has around ten times the concentration of the beta-carotene found in carrots.  A natural algae, spirulina is made up of 62% amino acids, including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA), and protein.  This miracle food is high in iron, Omega-3s and calcium.  It contains over 26 times the calcium in milk.  Other vitamins, minerals and nutrients include: vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, D, E, potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, magnesium,  manganese, Omegas 6 and 9, phosphorus,  selenium, sodium and zinc.

The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconut water is actually the juice in the endosperm of young, tender coconuts. Its water is consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health benefiting properties. The water is obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. Inside, it’s clear liquid is sweet, and sterile and composed of unique chemicals such as sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, cytokine, and phyto-hormones. Coconut water helps electrolyte balance and blood sugar regulation.

Powdered spirulina is spirulina formulated into a powder – usually freeze-dried. Spirulina is a cyanobacterium; there are two species, Arthrospira platensis and Arthrospira maxima. Arthrospira is cultivated worldwide; used as a dietary supplement as well as a whole food. Spirulina is a good source of protein, with about 6 grams in each 100-gram serving. Its protein content includes all the essential amino acids, making it a complete source of these important nutrients. It also provides modest amounts of calcium, iron, potassium and magnesium, as well as small amounts of zinc and phosphorus. The algae also contain vitamins A, C, E and several of the B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and folate. Spirulina has been shown to help with a variety of disease prevention, including slowing the growth of viruses like HIV.

Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.