Spirulina? Revealed

Like many other health conscious people around today its quite probable that you have never come accross spirulina powder, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the number one natural health supplement worldwide?

Spirulina is basically an algae. It is mainly grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or turned into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being distributed to health food businesses.

Spirulina has an incredibly large chlorophyll content, with as much as 70% in fact, and it is the high density of chlorophyll that gives spirulina the deep green/blue colour it is famed for. In fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring for their blue smarties, which you may recall was dropped in 2006 until recently due to the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range as a result of health worries over the chemicals used)

Spirulina is also filled with antioxidants, which have been proved to assist prevent free radical destruction in our bodies.

Spirulina is also dense with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other essential nutrients our bodies require to function properly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to discuss in this article so why not pop over to our website for further details on spirulina and the numerous benefits we can all achieve from using it.

The information provided in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. We always recommend that you consult a GP for any specific medical complaint or before you embark on a health regime of your own.