Spirulina? Revealed
Like many other health conscious people around today its very possible that you have never discovered spirulina, let alone tasted it, so what exactly is spirulina and why is it fast becoming the fastest selling health supplement in the world?
Spirulina is basically an algae. It is often grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or processed into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before it is distributed to health food companies.
Spirulina has an incredibly large chlorophyll content, 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 the entire range because of health worries over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also packed with antioxidants, which have been proved to help prevent free radical damage in our bodies.
Spirulina is also dense with vitamins and minerals including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies need to work correctly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to mention 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.
