Like many other health conscious people around today its highly possible that you have never come accross spirulina, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the most popular health supplement in the world?
Quite simply, spirulina is an algae. It is mainly grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or manufactured into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is distributed to health food companies.
Spirulina has an amazingly high chlorophyll content, with as much as 70% in fact, and it is the large volume of chlorophyll which gives it the deep green/blue colour it is famous for. In fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring for their blue smarties, which you might remember was dropped in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range due to health worries over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also abundant with antioxidants, which have been proved to help prevent free radical destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also filled with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other essential nutrients our bodies need to function correctly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to mention here so why not pop over to our website for more information 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.
