Spirulina? What Exactly is It!
Posted on December 28th, 2008 by admin
Like many other health conscious people around today its quite likely that you have never come accross spirulina capsules, let alone tasted it, so what is spirulina and why is it fast becoming the number one health supplement Quite simply, spirulina is an algae. It is typically grown in commercial tanks and is then usually freeze dried or manufactured into spirulina capsules or spirulina tablets before being distributed to health food companies.
Spirulina has an amazingly 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 agent for their blue smarties, which you may recall was dropped in 2006 until this year because of the chemical colourings they previously used. (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 proved to help in our bodies.
Spirulina is also filled with minerals and vitamins including vitamin B12, C and E aswell as many other vital nutrients our bodies require to work properly. In fact the list of health benefits of spirulina are just far too numerous to discuss in this article so why not pop over to our website for further details on spirulina and the many 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.