Spirulina? Revealed
Like many other health conscious people around today its highly probable that you have never heard of spirulina powder, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it quickly becoming the number one natural health supplement accross the globe?
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 being distributed to health food businesses.
Spirulina has an incredibly high 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 famous for. In fact Nestle have begun using spirulina as a natural colouring agent for their blue smarties, which you might recollect was abandoned in 2006 until recently due to the chemical colourings they previously used. (Nestle introduced natural colours and flavours across the entire range because of health concerns over the chemicals used)
Spirulina is also filled with antioxidants, which have been proved to assist prevent free radical destruction in our bodies.
Spirulina is also packed with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as a great deal of other essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly. As a matter of fact the list of health benefits of spirulina is too large to mention in this article so why not visit 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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