It is an algae that stands out for its high content of proteins of high biological value, minerals and vitamins. Spirulina contains all the essential amino acids in very adequate proportions, is rich in iron, B vitamins, including vitamin B12, beta-carotene, an important antioxidant, and the low amount of fat it contains is made up of essential fatty acids. Being a satiating food and low in calories can be helpful in weight control diets. For its great nutritional richness it is often used by people with fatigue, decay or asthenia, physical or mental stress. For its fiber content, it helps to regulate intestinal transit. Its protein richness makes it used in sports preparations of great physical effort, since proteins are necessary to preserve and increase muscle mass.