Q. People recovering from long illness are often advised to include the alga $Spirulina$ in their diet because it
A) Makes the food easy to digest
B) Is rich in proteins
C) Has antibiotic properties
D) Restores the intestinal microflora
Explanation
$Spirulina$ (a blue-green alga) is a rich source of protein, many vitamins especially B-complex and minerals. It has a promising supplementary value to the common Indian cereals such as rice, wheat and ragi. Hence, doctors are advised the patients to take $Spirulina$ in their diet for recovery.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.