IRVINE, Calif. – Feb. 26, 2008 – Earthrise Nutritionals, the world leader in Spirulina and Spirulina-based supplements, has announced publication of a new book entitled “Spirulina in Human Nutrition and Health” that brings together a wide range of research studies on Spirulina in a single reference volume. The book was edited by M. Eric Gershwin, MD, a professor of immunology and an expert in nutrition and immunology, and Amha Belay, Ph. D., who serves as scientific director for Earthrise Nutritionals and has extensive knowledge and experience in Spirulina production, quality assurance and health applications. A large body of scientific literature exists on the nutritional and health benefits of Spirulina. However, this information has been published in individual studies and papers published in numerous journals, making it difficult for scientists, researchers, food technologists, students and consumers to gain access to such information easily. This book is the first of its kind to assemble a large body of knowledge on Spirulina into one reference. “We believe that this book will serve a vital role in filling the gap in knowledge about the benefits of Spirulina as a food and a supplement, while providing a knowledge base for future research on Spirulina,” said Taro Ichimoto, president and CEO of Earthrise Nutritionals. The studies in the book are written by a select group of reputable international scientists who have done extensive research in their particular areas of interest in Spirulina. Topics on Spirulina covered in the book include production and quality assurance, antitoxic properties, therapeutic utility, antioxidative and hepatoprotective effects, drug-induced nephrotoxicity protection, immunity and natural killer cell activation, antibody production, and antiviral agency. Since 1981, Earthrise Nutritionals has been the leader and pioneer in the field of Spirulina research, production, products and marketing. Headquartered in Southern California, Earthrise Nutritionals is part of the worldwide DIC Group of companies. For more information on Earthrise products, visit www.earthrise.com, email info@earthrise.com or call 800-949-7473.
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