Like many other health conscious people around today its highly probable that you have never come accross spirulina powder, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it fast becoming the most popular health supplement in the world. It is mainly grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being sold to health food companies.
Spirulina has an amazingly high chlorophyll content, as much as 70% in fact, and it is the large volume of chlorophyll that gives spirulina the deep green/blue colour it is famed for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring for their blue smarties, which you may recall was abandoned in 2006 until this year due to the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range due to health issues over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also abundant with antioxidants, which have been shown to destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also filled with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies need to function properly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to mention here so why not pop over to our website for further details on spirulina and the numerous benefits we can all gain 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.
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