Spirulina? What Exactly is It!
Like many other health conscious people around today its very probable that you have never come accross spirulina capsules, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it fast becoming the most popular natural health supplement worldwide)?
Spirulina is basically an algae. It is mainly grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being distributed to health food businesses.
Spirulina has an incredibly high 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 renowned for. As a matter of fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring for their blue smarties, which you might recollect was dropped in 2006 until this year due to the chemical colourings they used previously. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across their entire range due to health worries 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 a great deal of other essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to mention here so why not pop over to our website for further details on spirulina and the many 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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