Helps Maintain Eye Health
The spirulina plant is rich in nutrients like protein and carotenoids, which are essential for healthy vision. The body needs carotenoids for the retina to convert light into nerve impulses. Because spirulina contains so much of this nutrient, consuming it regularly may help maintain eye health.
In addition, spirulina has long been used as an herbal remedy in alternative medicine to help with various symptoms such as fatigue and eye strain. According to research published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary Alternative Medicine (EBCAM), antioxidants like beta-carotene and zeaxanthin are associated with maintaining eye health by slowing vision loss and macular degeneration. The study described how these compounds might help prevent vision loss by protecting the retina from oxidative stress and damage caused by light exposure.
