Question

A person who is allergic to pulses was advised to take a capsule of Spirulina daily. Give the reasons for the advice.

Answer 1

Proteins synthesised from Spirulina :

• Spirulina is high in protein content and large amounts of protein can be derived from microbial cultures of Spirulina in a very short period of time.
• Proteins derived from Spirulina are composed of all the essential amino acids required by the human body.
• Such proteins are called single cell proteins and can be treated as food.
• Thus if a person is allergic to pulses, then he or she is advised to take supplements of Spirulina tablets to fulfill the requirements of proteins and essential amino acids in the body.