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Spirulina? What Exactly is It!

Like many other health conscious people around today its very probable that you have never come accross spirulina tablets, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it quicly becoming the fastest selling health supplement accross the globe. It is typically grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or turned into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is distributed to health food practitioners.

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

Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been shown to assist) prevent free radical damage in our bodies.

Spirulina is also abundant with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other essential nutrients our bodies need to work properly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to mention here so why not visit 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.